Super Sprint Triathlon Sprint Triathlon Triathlon Duathlon5K

Luck of the Irish Triathlon, Run-Bike-Run, & 5K 2027

Date: Sunday, March 21, 2027
Start time: 7:03 AM start (Chicago)
Location: The Colony, Texas
Entry fee: From $40 · goes up to $79 on Feb 26, 2027
Included with entry: Includes a shirt
Fundraising: Takes optional donations when you register

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Events and entry fees

Event	Distance	When	Entry fee	Cap
Sprint Triathlon Relay	Sprint TriathlonRelay or teamPool swim	Mar 21, 20277:03 AM	$59$79 after Feb 26, 2027	–
Run-Bike-Run Relay	DuathlonRelay or team	Mar 21, 20277:25 AM	$59$79 after Feb 26, 2027	–
SMW Collegiate Series	TriathlonPool swim	Mar 21, 20277:30 AM	$79$89 after Feb 26, 2027	–
Sprint Triathlon	Sprint TriathlonSwim 300 m · Bike 9 mi · Run 3.1 miPool swim	Mar 21, 20277:30 AM	$89$99 after Dec 30, 2026	–
Run-Bike-Run	DuathlonRun 1 mi · Run 9 mi · Bike 3.1 mi	Mar 21, 20277:35 AM	$89$99 after Dec 30, 2026	–
5K Run	5K	Mar 21, 20277:50 AM	$40$45 after Feb 27, 2027	–
Super Sprint Triathlon	Super Sprint TriathlonSwim 200 m · Bike 4.5 mi · Run 2 miPool swim	Mar 21, 20278:30 AM	$89$99 after Dec 30, 2026	–
Virtual Race Triathlon, Duathlon & 5KVirtual	5K	Mar 21, 20277:30 AM	$59	–

Entry fees exclude processing fees. Prices and dates come from the race's registration page and refresh nightly.

The Sprint Triathlon fee goes up to $79 on Feb 26, 2027.

Race day planning

Entry fee schedule

Sprint Triathlon Relay: $59 until Feb 26, then $79 until Mar 20.
Run-Bike-Run Relay: $59 until Feb 26, then $79 until Mar 21.
SMW Collegiate Series: $79 until Feb 26, then $89 until Mar 20.
Sprint Triathlon and Run-Bike-Run: $89 until Dec 30, then $99 until Feb 27, then $119 until Mar 20.

Online registration closes Mar 21, 2027, unless the race fills first.

How the price compares

At $40, entry is about 60 percent above a typical 5K in Texas, which costs $25 right now.

Light and altitude

Sunrise on race morning is at about 7:31 AM, and the Sprint Triathlon Relay starts at 7:03 AM.

Fees exclude processing fees. Comparisons use current entry fees and published results from races nearby.

Start location and course

5729 Memorial Dr, The Colony, TX 75056

Directions to the start

The pin marks the address the race lists, which is usually the start. The organizers have not shared a course map with us yet.

2022 results

All results

Sprint Triathlon

293

finishers

1:09:50

median

43:23

winning time

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women / men

Finish times, fastest to slowest. Each bar is a slice of the field; the dashed line is the median.

Super Sprint Triathlon

finishers

43:58

median

30:46

winning time

46% / 54%

women / men

Run-Bike-Run

finishers

1:20:19

median

53:56

winning time

43% / 57%

women / men

Aggregated from official results (FTR Race Management) for Luck of the Irish Triathlon, Run-Bike-Run, & 5K. Individual finisher names are not stored here.

How fast do you need to be at Luck of the Irish Triathlon, Run-Bike-Run, & 5K?

At the 2022 Sprint Triathlon, the fastest tenth finished in 54:32 or better, the top quarter in 59:59, and half the field in 1:09:50; the last tenth came in after 1:29:26.

At the 2022 Super Sprint Triathlon, the fastest tenth finished in 32:09 or better, the top quarter in 35:07, and half the field in 43:58; the last tenth came in after 1:01:12.

At the 2022 Run-Bike-Run, the fastest tenth finished in 1:03:41 or better, the top quarter in 1:10:48, and half the field in 1:20:19; the last tenth came in after 1:39:54.

What would my time get me?

Where a finish time would have placed in 2022.

EventFinish timeGenderAge group

Typical race-day weather

Around March 21 the day usually runs from 53°F at dawn to 73°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 13% of days. Cold snaps dip to 41°F and hot years reach 84°F.

Based on 90 days within a week of the date over the last 5 years, from historical weather for the start area. Not a forecast.

From the race's page

What the organizers of Luck of the Irish Triathlon, Run-Bike-Run, & 5K cover on their registration page, in brief.

Rules and FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

When and where do I pick up my race packet? Packet pickup dates and location are listed under the tab labeled Packet Pickup. Can my friend pick up my packet? Please visit the tab labeled Packet Pickup to learn all packet pickup details and…

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Race details

Where: 5729 Memorial Dr, The Colony, TX 75056Map
Course: Road
Included with entry: T-Shirt
Donations: Accepted when you register
Distances: Super Sprint Triathlon, Sprint Triathlon, Triathlon, Duathlon, 5K
Editions: 2027 (Mar 21, 2027), 2026 (Mar 22, 2026), 2025 (Mar 16, 2025), 2024 (Mar 17, 2024), 2022 (Mar 20, 2022)

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Quick answers

When is Luck of the Irish Triathlon, Run-Bike-Run, & 5K?: Sunday, March 21, 2027, starting at 7:03 AM.
How much does it cost?: Entry starts at $40 before processing fees, and rises to $79 on Feb 26, 2027.
When does registration close?: Online registration closes Mar 21, 2027, unless the race fills first.
Is the entry fee high for Texas?: At $40, entry is about 60 percent above a typical 5K in Texas, which costs $25 right now.
Do athletes get a shirt or medal?: Entry includes a shirt, according to the race's registration page. Check it for sizes and whether kids' races get the same.
Can I donate to a cause when I register?: Yes. The registration form offers an optional donation, usually for the charity or nonprofit the race supports. The race's own page names the cause.
What distances are offered?: Super Sprint Triathlon, Sprint Triathlon, Triathlon, Duathlon, 5K.
How big is it, and how fast?: In 2022, 293 athletes finished the Sprint Triathlon; the median finish was 1:09:50 and the winner finished in 43:23.
Where does it start?: 5729 Memorial Dr, The Colony, TX 75056.