The 7th Annual Groundhog Day Triathlon is the perfect introduction to the 2026 Season and will be held at The University of Houston -Recreation Center, Houston, Texas. (Exact address to follow) On Sunday, February 15th at 10:30pm (First swimmers in the water; checkin is 10:15). This time and location will make for a great afternoon. You will get 10 minutes for your swim, 15 minutes transition from pool to bike, 20 minute bike (spin bike), 5 minutes transition from bike to run, and 10 minute run. Each swimmer will share a lane for the swim, we will with have 16 swimmers that start each wave and a new wave will start every 10 minutes. The swim is in an indoor pool. The run is on an indoor track and a volunteer will help count your laps.
This year we will also have Duathlon and Dry Swim Option. The Duathlon will run for 10 minutes before the bike and the dry swim will have 10 minutes on a rower.
Packet pick up will be the morning of the event, so each athlete will need to check in 15 minutes prior to their start time. Please check in before your start time or you will be eliminated from the event. Results will be determined by a distance calculation for each segment of the race in the time allowed. Awards will be given out in the following age groups; 14 and under, 15-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, and 70 and Over for men and women.
Each athlete will receive a long sleeve shirt, bib, and finisher medal and after event breakfast. We look forward to seeing you.