Bolivar Live Triathlon

This is the first year of many for the Bolivar Live Triathlon at Fort Travis Seashore Park located on the Bolivar Peninsula. 

The beautiful and historical property will the site for the Bolivar Live Triathlon on Sunday, October 3rd.  The swim will take place in the Gulf of Mexico with a protected barrier for bad waves and the bike will take place on Hwy. 87 with an out and back route (One loop for all) and a run through a local neighborhood with beautiful views of the gulf.  (One loop for the sprint and two loops for the Olympic) 

Enjoy a great after party with beer from three local brewers, great music, food, and more.  This property offers a great play ground for the kids and a beautiful view for all.

Several beautiful homes to be rented for a complete weekend of fun. Hotels available in Winnie for those closer to the I-10 state line.  Lots of great watching spots along all the routes for spectators. 

Event Distances

Sprint - 500 Meter Swim / 12 Mile Bike / 3.1 Run

Cut Off Time- 9:15am Swim / 10am Bike / 11am Run

Olympic - 1500 Meter Swim / 26 Mike Bike / 6.21 Run

Cut Off Time - 8:30am Swim / 10am Bike / 11am Run

COURSE MAP LOCATED ON THIS WEBSITE

GALVESTON FERRY INFORMATION & SCHEDULE

Please remember you must be on the Bolivar Peninsula no later than 6am to make the transition cut off time!

PACKET PICK UP INFORMATION

Friday, October 1st

Noon to 6pm

Bike Barn, 5339 Weslayan, Houston, Texas  77450

Saturday, October 2nd

Noon to 5:30pm

Fort Travis Park, 900 State Hwy. 87, Port Bolivar, Texas  77650

AWARDS

Overall top male and female, overall top master’s male and female will receive medals. Top 3 in age groups and relay teams (All women, all men, and mixed) will receive medals. Age groups are 14-under, 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75-79, 80 Plus. Clydesdale (220lbs & Over) 39 and Under & 40 and Over. Athena (165lbs & Over) 39 and Under & 40 and Over will also receive a medal.

All athletes will receive a tech shirt, finisher medal, and much more.  Our shirts run big, so please order accordingly; replacements will be given if we have enough after the event.  

TIMING

This is a chip timed event: all splits will be included with transitions.  Occasionally a split is missed due to a misread or improper chip placement.  We apologize now if this happens.  Chips will be given our at packet pick up and will be along black foam strip; they are not disable and will need to be returned after the event.  All timing is done by Run Houston Timing and can be reached at dartley1@comcast.net.

USA TRIATHLON SANCTIONED EVENT

This is a USA Triathlon sanctioned event so a USA Triathlon membership will be required by each athlete participating.  If  you do not have a membership you can purchase one when you register or at packet pick up.  An annual membership for 17 and under is $10, a one day for 18 & older is $15, and an annual for 18 & older is $50.  For more information please visit, www.usatriathlon.org. 

CANCELATION POLICY

This is a rain or shine event. Occasionally weather can play a part in an event; if this occurs we will make all efforts to continue the event or eliminate segments so we may continue with your safety as our first concern.  If the event must be rescheduled due to any reason (etc, weather or pandemic), you will be moved to the new date; if the event is cancelled no refunds will be given.