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Playtri Craig Ranch McKinney Triathlon 2027
- Date
- Sunday, July 11, 2027
- Start time
- 7:00 AM start (Chicago)
- Location
- Mckinney, Texas
- Entry fee
- From $39 · goes up to $49 on Dec 1, 2026
- 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 | Sprint TriathlonSwim 300 m · Bike 12 mi · Run 3.1 miPool swim | Jul 11, 20277:00 AM | $69$79 after Dec 1, 2026 | – |
| Sprint Triathlon Relay | Sprint TriathlonRelay or teamPool swim | Jul 11, 20277:00 AM | $39$49 after Dec 1, 2026 | – |
| Duathlon Relay | DuathlonRelay or team | Jul 11, 20277:05 AM | $39$49 after Dec 1, 2026 | – |
| Duathlon (Run-Bike-Run) | DuathlonRun 1 mi · Bike 12 mi · Run 3.1 mi | Jul 11, 20277:05 AM | $69$79 after Dec 1, 2026 | – |
| 5K Run | 5K | Jul 11, 20277:20 AM | $29$34 after Dec 1, 2026 | – |
| Super Sprint Triathlon | Super Sprint TriathlonSwim 200 m · Bike 6 mi · Run 2 miPool swim | Jul 11, 20277:30 AM | $69$79 after Dec 1, 2026 | – |
| Virtual Race Triathlon, Duathlon & 5KVirtual | 5K | Jul 11, 20277:15 AM | $49$59 after Jun 28, 2027 | – |
Entry fees exclude processing fees. Prices and dates come from the race's registration page and refresh nightly.
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The Sprint Triathlon fee goes up to $49 on Dec 1, 2026.
Race day planning
Entry fee schedule
- Sprint Triathlon and Duathlon (Run-Bike-Run) and Super Sprint Triathlon: $69 until Dec 1, then $79 until Dec 26, then $99 until Mar 28, then $109 until Jun 28, then $119 until Jul 11.
- Sprint Triathlon Relay and Duathlon Relay: $39 until Dec 1, then $49 until Feb 24, then $69 until Jun 27, then $79 until Jul 10.
- 5K Run: $29 until Dec 1, then $34 until Mar 1, then $39 until Jul 11.
Online registration closes Jul 11, 2027, unless the race fills first.
How the price compares
At $29, entry is about the same as a typical 5K in Texas ($29).
Light and altitude
Sunrise on race morning is at about 6:25 AM, and the Sprint Triathlon starts at 7:00 AM. The start sits about 730 feet above sea level.
Fees exclude processing fees. Comparisons use current entry fees and published results from races nearby.
Start location and course
7910 Collin McKinney Parkway, Mckinney, TX 75070
The pin marks the address the race lists, which is usually the start. The organizers have not shared a course map with us yet.
Where Playtri Craig Ranch McKinney Triathlon ranks
- No. 16 of 50 on Cheapest duathlons in the US
- No. 29 of 50 on Cheapest sprint triathlons in the US
- No. 39 of 50 on Cheapest triathlons in the US
National lists computed from results, entry fees, course maps and water temperatures; they refresh through the day.
Typical race-day weather
Around July 11 the day usually runs from 76°F at dawn to 94°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 32% of days. Cold snaps dip to 72°F and hot years reach 102°F.
Based on 75 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 Playtri Craig Ranch McKinney Triathlon cover on their registration page, in brief.
Race details
- Where
- 7910 Collin McKinney Parkway, Mckinney, TX 75070Map
- Course
- Road
- Start elevation
- About 730 feet
- Included with entry
- T-Shirt
- Donations
- Accepted when you register
- Distances
- Super Sprint Triathlon, Sprint Triathlon, Duathlon, 5K
- Editions
- 2027 (Jul 11, 2027), 2025 (Sep 14, 2025), 2024 (Sep 15, 2024), 2023 (Sep 10, 2023), 2022 (Aug 28, 2022), 2021 (Aug 29, 2021)
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Quick answers
- When is Playtri Craig Ranch McKinney Triathlon?
- Sunday, July 11, 2027, starting at 7:00 AM.
- How much does it cost?
- Entry starts at $39 before processing fees, and rises to $49 on Dec 1, 2026.
- When does registration close?
- Online registration closes Jul 11, 2027, unless the race fills first.
- Is the entry fee high for Texas?
- At $29, entry is about the same as a typical 5K in Texas ($29).
- 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, Duathlon, 5K.
- Where does it start?
- 7910 Collin McKinney Parkway, Mckinney, TX 75070.
From the organizers
Event details available: playtri.com/all-races/playtrimckinneytriathlon
SPRINT TRIATHLON
300 Meter Pool Swim - 12 Mile Bike (2 loops) - 5K Run
The swim will be a snake swim in a 50 meter outdoor pool.
SUPER SPRINT TRIATHLON
200 Meter Pool Swim - 6 Mile Bike (1 loop) - 2 mile Run
The swim will be a snake swim in a 50 meter outdoor pool.
RUN-BIKE-RUN
1 Mile Run - 12 Mile Bike (2 loops) - 5K Run
5K Run