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| Event | Distance | When | Entry fee | Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pioneer Power Sprint Triathlon Age Group Division | Sprint TriathlonSwim 200 yd · Bike 10.1 mi · Run 3.1 miPool swim | Jul 18, 20276:45 AM | $65$85 after Dec 2, 2026 | – |
| Pioneer Power Sprint Triathlon Athena Division (female athletes 165lbs+) | Sprint TriathlonSwim 200 yd · Bike 10.1 mi · Run 3.1 miPool swim | Jul 18, 20276:45 AM | $65$85 after Dec 2, 2026 | – |
| Pioneer Power Sprint Triathlon Clydesdale Division (male athletes 220lbs+) | Sprint TriathlonSwim 200 yd · Bike 10.1 mi · Run 3.1 miPool swim | Jul 18, 20276:45 AM | $65$85 after Dec 2, 2026 | – |
| Pioneer Power Sprint Triathlon Team | Sprint TriathlonSwim 200 yd · Bike 10.1 mi · Run 3.1 miRelay or teamPool swim | Jul 18, 20276:45 AM | $165 | – |
| Pioneer Power Sprint 5k Run/Walk | 5K | Jul 18, 20277:15 AM | $24$29 after Dec 2, 2026 | – |
| Pioneer Power Sprint Triathlon Relay | Sprint TriathlonSwim 200 yd · Bike 10.1 mi · Run 3.1 miRelay or teamPool swim | Jul 18, 20277:15 AM | $165 | – |
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 $85 on Dec 2, 2026.
Online registration closes Jul 18, 2027, unless the race fills first.
At $24, entry is about 17 percent below a typical 5K in Texas, which costs $29 right now.
Sunrise on race morning is at about 6:31 AM, and the Pioneer Power Sprint Triathlon Age Group Division starts at 6:45 AM. The start sits about 630 feet above sea level.
Fees exclude processing fees. Comparisons use current entry fees and published results from races nearby.
Texas Woman's University, Denton, TX 76209
The pin marks the address the race lists, which is usually the start. The organizers have not shared a course map with us yet.
Aggregated from official results (RunFAR Racing Services, Inc.) for Pioneer Power Sprint Triathlon & 5k. Individual finisher names are not stored here.
At the 2026 Pioneer Power Sprint Triathlon Age Group Division, the fastest tenth finished in 1:01:11 or better, the top quarter in 1:07:39, and half the field in 1:17:12; the last tenth came in after 1:40:49.
At the 2026 Pioneer Power Sprint 5k Run/Walk, the fastest tenth finished in 26:01 or better, the top quarter in 30:53, and half the field in 38:17; the last tenth came in after 55:09.
At the 2026 Pioneer Power Sprint Triathlon Clydesdale Division (male athletes 220lbs+), the fastest tenth finished in 1:19:41 or better, the top quarter in 1:20:37, and half the field in 1:25:05; the last tenth came in after 1:43:37.
| Age | Women | Men |
|---|---|---|
| Under 20 | n/a | 59:09 |
| 20-29 | 1:13:15 | 56:16 |
| 30-39 | 1:09:51 | 56:06 |
| 40-49 | 1:07:50 | 54:33 |
| 50-59 | 1:10:15 | 55:02 |
| 60-69 | n/a | 1:10:12 |
| 70+ | n/a | 1:14:59 |
Groups with fewer than five finishers are left out. Awards vary by race; check the race's rules.
Where a finish time would have placed in 2026.
At the 2026 Pioneer Power Sprint Triathlon Age Group Division, the run decided the most: the middle of the field lost about 7:03 to the top quarter there, 48% of the gap across the three legs.
Compared with a typical sprint triathlon in Texas, the median swim here was 4:18 faster, the bike 7:47 faster and the run 2:01 slower (swim lengths differ from race to race).
| Leg | Top 10% | Top 25% | Median | Slowest 25% |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Swim | 3:11 | 3:42 | 4:16 | 5:12+ |
| T1 | 1:46 | 2:16 | 2:52 | 3:44+ |
| Bike | 28:34 | 31:53 | 35:57 | 40:16+ |
| T2 | 1:21 | 1:42 | 2:15 | 2:56+ |
| Run | 23:26 | 26:52 | 32:08 | 38:01+ |
Each column ranks finishers on that leg alone, from the race's published results. T1 and T2 are transitions.
Compared with a typical sprint triathlon in Texas, the median swim here was 4:29 faster, the bike 5:33 faster and the run 8:45 slower (swim lengths differ from race to race).
| Leg | Top 10% | Top 25% | Median | Slowest 25% |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Swim | 3:55 | 3:59 | 4:05 | 4:53+ |
| T1 | 2:30 | 2:39 | 3:08 | 4:10+ |
| Bike | 33:40 | 35:10 | 38:11 | 43:04+ |
| T2 | 1:51 | 2:02 | 2:32 | 3:29+ |
| Run | 32:18 | 35:38 | 38:52 | 43:01+ |
Each column ranks finishers on that leg alone, from the race's published results. T1 and T2 are transitions.
Up 27 percent since 2021.
All events combined, from official results.
From 2021 to 2026, the field went from 241 to 241 finishers, and the median time dropped from 1:41:08 to 1:17:12.
| Year | Finishers | Median | Fastest tenth | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 241 (+7%) | 1:17:12 | under 1:01:11 | 49:59 |
| 2025 | 225 (-2%) | 1:43:34 | under 1:21:12 | 1:02:49 |
| 2024 | 229 (+29%) | 1:37:51 | under 1:16:15 | 1:08:16 |
| 2023 | 177 (+5%) | 1:36:47 | under 1:16:03 | 1:04:29 |
| 2022 | 169 (-30%) | 1:42:29 | under 1:20:54 | 1:13:43 |
| 2021 | 241 | 1:41:08 | under 1:20:40 | 1:04:05 |
From each year's official results for the Sprint Triathlon; virtual options are left out.
Faster than most Texas sprint triathlons
The fastest quarter of the 2026 sprint triathlon field finished under 1:07:39, against 1:20:28 in a typical Texas sprint triathlon, so times here run 16 percent faster.
Compares the fastest quarter of each field, so walkers and first-timers do not skew it. It reflects the course and the field together: a flat course, cool weather, or a competitive crowd all make times faster.
Around July 18 the day usually runs from 78°F at dawn to 97°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 13% of days. Cold snaps dip to 72°F and hot years reach 103°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.
What the organizers of Pioneer Power Sprint Triathlon & 5k cover on their registration page, in brief.
Schedule and packet pickup
2-6pm Wednesday July 14, 2027. TWU Fitness & Recreation Center. 1607 North Bell Ave. Denton, TX 76209. 2-6pm Thursday July 15, 2027. Bike Mart. 1451 W Campbell Rd. Richardson, TX 75080. 12-4pm Saturday July 17, 2027. Bear Creek Running Co…
Schedule and packet pickup
RACE DAY SCHEDULE. Race Day, July 19, 2026. 5:00 a.m: Wake up! 5:15 a.m.: Seriously.WAKE UP! 5:45 a.m:Body marking begins and Transition Opens. 6:30 a.m.: Transition Closes. 6:45 a.m: Triathlon event BEGINS. 7:00 a.m. 5k event BEGINS. 8:00…
Schedule and packet pickup
2-6pm Wednesday July 14, 2027. TWU Fitness & Recreation Center. 1607 North Bell Ave. Denton, TX 76209. 2-6pm Thursday July 15, 2027. Bike Mart. 1451 W Campbell Rd. Richardson, TX 75080. 12-4pm Saturday July 17, 2027. Bear Creek Running Co…
Schedule and packet pickup
Race Day, July 19, 2026. 5:00 a.m.: Wake up! 5:15 a.m.: Seriously.WAKE UP! 5:45 a.m.: Body marking begins and Transition Opens. 6:30 a.m.: Transition Closes. 6:45 a.m. Triathlon event BEGINS. 7:00 a.m. 5k event BEGINS. 8:30 a.m. POST PARTY…
Course
Body Marking and Transition Opens at 5:45am. You will be body marked prior to entering transition by volunteers. You can also body mark yourself prior to arriving to the race. Have a friend write your race number (located on your bib) on…
Course
The swim portion is a 200-yard distance. Please line up according to your race number.
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This race consists of the following: Individual, Team Competition, 3 Person Relay and a 5K.
Individual Competition: Sign up to participate as an individual. We will have age groups in 5 year increments.