Frequently Asked Questions

What do I get for participating?
All finishers will receive a custom pewter medal and a free ticket to Schlitterbahn Waterpark Resort in New Braunfels. You can use your tickets to splash into Schlitterbahn any regular operating day through June 15, 2009. Plus, participants who register by April 1st will receive a free t-shirt in their triathlon packet.

How do I register?
Register online at active.com or fill out a paper entry form and mail it in. All entries must be received by 5:00 p.m. on Thursday, April 16 or until registration reaches capacity (350 participants).

How do I determine the age group I will be racing with?
The length of your race depends on your date of birth and is determined using USAT regulations based on age as of December 31, 2009. For example, if you turn eleven any time in 2009, you will race with ages 11-14 even if you are ten years old on race day. 

How are places and prizes awarded?
Individual racers will compete and be awarded as follows: Ages 7-8, 9-10, 11-12 and 13-14. For instance, if your age category is 8 years-old you will race the same distance as everyone 7-10, but you will place among racers 7-8. *Please note: Relay teams will still compete in the greater age range to allow flexibility in team ages.

Do I have to do it all?
No, you can just do one part of the race and get two friends to do the other two. For example, you can do the running while your brother does the biking and a friend does the swimming. This is called a relay team. If you decide to race with teammates outside your age category, you will not be eligible to place.
 
When is Packet Pick Up?
Registered athletes can pick up their race packets at course orientation at Schlitterbahn Waterpark on Saturday, April 11th from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. or Friday, April 17th from 3:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at the the entrance to Blastenhoff at Schlitterbahn Waterpark in New Braunfels. Please note: There will be NO race day registration or packet pick up.

What is USAT?
USAT stands for USA Triathlon, the governing body for triathlon in the USA. The Schlitterbahn Triathlon is an official USAT event. That means that you need to be a member of USAT to participate. If you are not a member, you can purchase a USAT membership for $5 when you register. If you are already a member, be sure to bring your membership card and a photo ID when you pick up your race packet.