Divisions
Age Group
The minimum age to participate in this event is 14.
Open
The open division exists for the fastest participants. The idea is to let the pros and elite age groupers compete against each other, regardless of age, and to therefore make the age group waves a little more friendly. The divison is open to men who have completed a full olympic distance triathlon in under 2:10, and to women who have completed an olympic in under 2:20. Please email info@highfiveevents.com to request to be placed in the open division.
Olympic Relay
The Relay division is available to 3 person teams in the Olympic Distance event. Relay teams will be issued one timing chip which they will pass from teammate to teammate. Relay teams must come to the Expo together to pick up their packets and each team members must have a valid USAT license. Relays are available in the male, female, and co-ed categories.
Awards
Olympic Distance
Awards to the top 10 overall males and females, and overall masters male & female. Awards will also be presented to the top 3 male and female in each age group, starting at 19 & Under and going to 75+ in 5 year increments.
Olympic Distance Relay
Awards to the top 3 teams in the male, female, and co-ed categories.
Sprint Distance
Awards to the top male & female overall, and overall masters male & female. Awards will be presented to the top 3 male and female in each age group, starting at 19 & Under and going to 75+ in 5 year increments.
Awards will be presented at the event or may be picked up at Jack and Adam's Bicycles. Awards will not be mailed out.
Prize Purse
A $5000 prize purse available to participants in the open wave. Pros and Age Groupers may compete for the prize purse, but they must participate in the open wave. USAT Age Group rules will be enforced. The breakdown is as follows:
1st = $1200
2nd = $700
3rd = $300
4th = $200
5th = $99.99
Bike Check-In
Pre Race Bike Check In is mandatory for all participants.
Bike Check In will occur on Sunday at the transition area on Auditorium Shores. Please refer to the Site and Transition Map for location details. Your bike must be numbered, and you must be wearing your wristband in order to enter transition.
Bike Check-Out
Bikes will not be allowed out of Transition until the final cyclist has completed the bike course. It is expected that this will be around 10:30 AM. Participants will be allowed back into transition after they finish, but bikes may not be removed from the racks. Please be courteous to your fellow participants.
Finish Line Carnival
The finish line carnival is open to all participants and spectators. Participants will receive free hot food and drinks, as well as other treats. Food & drink for spectators may be available for purchase, and may be free at some vendors. Free water will be available for everyone.
Athlete Ammenities
Each participant will receive a technical shirt and hat along with their goodie bag at packet pickup. Upon completion of the event, each participant will be presented with a finisher medal and souvenier bike bottle at the finish line.
The Texas Tri Series
Tri Rock Austin is the 6th event in the Texas Tri Series. The Series is composed of five triathlon events. Participants can complete the series by participating in all of the events. Participants will be given credit for participanting in an event if they finish the event as a competitor, or if they volunteer. The series concludes with a finisher party. For more information, visit www.texastriseries.com.