The 12th Annual Kerrville Triathlon Festival will be held this weekend, Sept. 22-24, 2023 in Kerrville. This special event was established in 2011 when Austin-based High Five Events partnered with the City of Kerrville to bring a long-course triathlon to the Texas Hill Country. This two-day event will include five races, a sports exposition, and a free Kids Fun Run. The Half Distance Triathlon will feature some of the most scenic cycling available in Texas. Multiple racing options are available for athletes of all ages and experience levels.
Event Details
Advanced registration is available online until Sept. 22 for all events at www.kerrvilletri.com. Each event participant will receive a t-shirt, hat, water bottle, and goody bag. Awards will be given to the top three overall male and female participants and the overall master’s male and female participants. Awards will also be presented to the top three male Page 2 of 5 and female participants in each age group, starting at 19 and under and going to 80+ in fiveyear increments.
The swim start and Transition Area No. 1 (the location where the bikes are parked during the swim) will be located behind SouthStar Bank, 1101 Junction Hwy., and just north of Guadalupe Street.
Transition Area No. 2 (the location where the bikes are parked during the run) will be located in Louise Hays Park. The River Trail will be utilized for the run portion of the event, and the overall finish and finish line festival will be located in Louise Hays Park. Trail users are advised to exercise caution during the event hours due to the large volume and pace of the triathlon runners.
Road Closure Notice
High Five Events has worked closely with the City of Kerrville, Kerr County, and TxDOT throughout the planning process of this event to ensure the safety of participants and all citizens. During the event, there will be various street and lane closures. The use of alternate routes is suggested. The street closure plan can be found on the city website at www.kerrvilletx.gov/1347/Kerrville-Triathlon-Festival.
Street closures this weekend will include: Water Street, parts of Highways 16 and 27, as well as the 534 bridge. See attached for details. Louise Hays Park will be closed to vehicular traffic while all events are in progress. The park is estimated to re-open around noon on Saturday and 5 p.m. on Sunday. Spectators and pedestrian traffic are still welcome in the park during the event. Additionally, the G Street Trailhead will be closed on Saturday until noon and Page 3 of 5 Sunday until 5 p.m. The Kerrville-Schreiner Park Trailhead will remain open on Saturday but will be closed for the event on Sunday and re-open at approximately 5 p.m. Please expect traffic delays and drive with extreme caution, as cyclists will be on the roads.
Get Involved
A great way to be involved in the event is to join the volunteer crew! Hundreds of volunteers will participate throughout the week, adding to the energy of the races and making it a true community event. The Kerrville Triathlon also partners with social groups, clubs, and charities by offering donations for volunteer groups of eight or more who help with key positions. Interested volunteers can visit https://kerrvilletri.com/volunteer/ for more information.
Full Schedule of Events
- Expo & Athlete Packet Pick-Up – Friday, Sept. 22 and Saturday, Sept. 23 at the Inn of the Hills Hotel and Conference Center.
- Sprint Distance Triathlon, Rookie Distance Triathlon, and Kids Fun Run – Saturday, Sept. 23.
- Quarter & Half Distance Triathlon – Sunday, Sept. 24.
Triathlon Distances
- Sprint – 500 meter swim, 14 mile bike, 3 mile run.
- Rookie – 300 meter swim, 14 mile bike, 2 mile run
- Quarter – 1,000 meter swim, 29 mile bike, 6.55 mile run.
- Half – 1.2 mile swim, 56 mile bike, 13.1 mile run.
