Triathlon Grand Prix at MSR Houston

Good luck to all you racers this morning! Let's have some fun!

Day 1 of race packet pickup done and dusted from The Woodlands. Tomorrow we'll be at Wild Pear Running Co in Pearland 11am - 1pm. If you miss that, last chance will be race morning at MSR Houston.

**IMPORTANT RACE INFO** - Please Read

TRIGP Athletes,

We are excited to have you join us on Saturday, October 22nd. Most of you are racing in our Double Super Sprint (Enduro) which consists of a 250-yard Swim, 5-mile Bike and 1.5-mile Run raced twice through, back-to-back.

We also have a Youth, Junior and Beginner Super Sprint which will be raced one time through each discipline.

At the conclusion of these individual events we will hold a Relay Challenge. There is prize money for the top 3 relay teams and a grand prize awarded to the TRI CLUB entering the most teams. This event will be raced over a condensed course and will be 100% in sight from the viewing decks where post-race refreshments and festivities will be held. This race will be the ultimate in spectator-friendly triathlon. *Individuals racing the age group race are eligible to enter a relay team in the Relay Challenge but must sign up separately for both events. Limited opportunity for 20 teams.

Name: Triathlon Grand Prix
Date: Saturday, October 22nd
Time: Race Starts at 7:00AM
Where: MSR Houston, 1 Performance Drive, Angleton, TX 77515

Packet Pickup (3 Options Available Below):

Thursday, October 20th, 11am - 1pm
Luke’s Locker
Market Street 9595 Six Pines Dr #1060
The Woodlands, TX 77380

Friday, October 21st, 11am - 1pm
Wild Pear Running Co
9330 Broadway St
Pearland TX 77584

Saturday, October 22nd, 5:30am - 6:30am (RACE MORNING. $10 fee - cash or check)
MSR Houston
1 Performance Drive
Angleton, TX 77515

Race Morning Check-In:
Please arrive no later than 6:00am. Race Day Packet Pickup starts at 5:30am. Body marking and helmet check starts at 6:00am. Pre-race meeting at 6:45am. First wave starts at 7:00am.

Rules: USA Triathlon rules will apply: no drafting on bike, race number at finish, no headphones, no outside assistance, approved helmet required.

USA Triathlon Fees: This event is USAT sanctioned. Proof of membership must be presented at packet pick up on Oct 20-22. For non-members, additional $12 for a one day license. USAT memberships must be added in addition to entry fee.

Important Notes: Bring personal head lamp as you will be setting up your transition area in the dark. Following the race, Transition Area will remain closed until 10am, opening at the conclusion of the Relay Challenge. Please plan accordingly.

Race Announcer: Our race day announcer has requested you share some information with us in order to give you the props you will have earned on race day. Please reply to this email with the subject “For Race Announcer” with your preferred name and a bit of fun info you don’t mind sharing publicly about yourself. A past race result, your day job, or really anything fun or exciting you’d like to share.

Awards Ceremony & Raffle: Raffles will take place during the Relay Challenge with awards at the conclusion of the event. 1st place in each age group category for the double super sprint, and Youth/Junior male and female winner in super sprint, will receive trophies. Prize money for Top 3 teams in the Relay Challenge. LOTS of give-aways on hand.

Volunteers: We Need YOUR help! Share this with your friends and family! Call or email if you can help us out. Volunteers will receive a SHIRT and access to food and drinks in the post-race festival area.

TRIGP page: We post regular updates on our Triathlon Grand Prix page so please check that out for all the latest info. Link: https://www.facebook.com/triathlongrandprix/

Questions: Please contact Race Director Lars Finanger.
Email: [email protected]

Have a great day and see you this week!

Lars

Lars Finanger
Race Director
Triathlon Grand Prix
www.triathlongrandprixhouston.com
303-828-8034

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Even if you plan to race TRIGP, you can still enter a relay team to race in the Pro Relay Challenge!

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** Those competing in the AG race are still eligible to race the Pro Relay Challenge.

Don't delay in registering as prices are going up and spots are limited!

Register at: https://www.imathlete.com/events/EventReg/EventReg_SelectType.aspx?fEID=37500&fNew=1&fsource=imAEOverview

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