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Monster Triathlon 2026

Date
Sunday, October 11, 2026
Start time
7:30 AM start (Chicago)
Entry fee
From $92
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Events and entry fees

EventDistanceWhenEntry feeCap
Monster Triathlon Age Group (Three Loop bike)Sprint TriathlonSwim 300 m · Bike 14.3 mi · Run 3 miPool swimOct 11, 20267:30 AM$92–
Monster Triathlon Age Group (Two Loop Bike)Sprint TriathlonPool swimOct 11, 20267:30 AM$92–
Monster Triathlon Athena (female 165lbs+) (Three Loop Bike)Sprint TriathlonSwim 300 m · Bike 14.3 mi · Run 3 miPool swimOct 11, 20267:30 AM$92–
Monster Triathlon Athena ( female 165lbs) (Two Loop Bike)Sprint TriathlonPool swimOct 11, 20267:30 AM$92–
Monster Triathlon Clydesdale (male 220lbs+) (Three Loop bike)Sprint TriathlonSwim 300 m · Bike 14.3 mi · Run 3 miPool swimOct 11, 20267:30 AM$92–
Monster Triathlon Clydesdale (male 220lb) (Two Loop Bike)Sprint TriathlonPool swimOct 11, 20267:30 AM$92–

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

Race day planning

Entry fee schedule

  • $92 until Oct 11.

Online registration closes Oct 11, 2026, unless the race fills first.

Light and altitude

Sunrise on race morning is at about 7:28 AM, and the Monster Triathlon Age Group (Three Loop bike) starts at 7:30 AM.

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

Start location and course

1000 Bear Creek Pkwy, Keller, TX 76248

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

Monster Triathlon Age Group

379
finishers
1:38:25
median
1:03:38
winning time
37% / 63%
women / men
median 1:38:251:07:512:49:01
Finish times, fastest to slowest. Each bar is a slice of the field; the dashed line is the median.

Monster Triathlon Clydesdale (male 220lbs+)

31
finishers
1:51:09
median
1:15:02
winning time
–
women / men

Monster Triathlon Athena (female 165lbs+)

15
finishers
2:09:04
median
1:29:45
winning time
100% / 0%
women / men

Aggregated from official results (RunFAR Racing Services, Inc.) for Monster Triathlon. Individual finisher names are not stored here.

How fast do you need to be at Monster Triathlon?

At the 2025 Monster Triathlon Age Group, the fastest tenth finished in 1:17:28 or better, the top quarter in 1:28:02, and half the field in 1:38:25; the last tenth came in after 2:06:24.

At the 2025 Monster Triathlon Clydesdale (male 220lbs+), the fastest tenth finished in 1:23:10 or better, the top quarter in 1:30:21, and half the field in 1:51:09; the last tenth came in after 2:08:21.

At the 2025 Monster Triathlon Athena (female 165lbs+), the fastest tenth finished in 1:37:29 or better, the top quarter in 1:47:24, and half the field in 2:09:04; the last tenth came in after 2:38:50.

Third place by age group, 2025 Monster Triathlon Age Group
AgeWomenMen
Under 20n/a1:15:51
20-291:18:111:14:21
30-391:20:531:12:23
40-491:24:041:07:59
50-591:29:301:13:07
60-691:33:001:26:37

Groups with fewer than five finishers are left out. Awards vary by race; check the race's rules.

What would my time get me?

Where a finish time would have placed in 2025.

Finishers by year

Down 23 percent since 2021.

All events combined, from official results.

Monster Triathlon Sprint Triathlon year by year

From 2021 to 2025, the field went from 504 to 379 finishers, and the median time rose from 1:26:39 to 1:38:25.

YearFinishersMedianFastest tenthWinner
2025379 (-4%)1:38:25under 1:17:281:03:38
2024394 (+15%)1:29:29under 1:10:4955:08
2023343 (-6%)1:30:18under 1:13:1158:21
2022364 (-28%)1:30:09under 1:13:1555:42
20215041:26:39under 1:10:3554:44

From each year's official results for the Sprint Triathlon; virtual options are left out.

From the race's page

What the organizers of Monster Triathlon cover on their registration page, in brief.

Schedule and packet pickup

Packet Pickup

2-6pm Wednesday October 7, 2026 ( Kids & Adult ). Bike Mart. 1451 W Campbell Rd. Richardson, TX 75080. 2-6pm Friday October 9, 2026 ( Kids & Adult ). Bear Creek Running Co. 121 Rufe Snow Dr. Unit 103. Keller, TX 76248. 12-4pm Saturday…

Schedule and packet pickup

Race Day Schedule

5: 00 a.m. – Turn off alarm and get your costume ready! 6:15 a.m. – Transition Opens. 7:15 a.m. – Transition closes/ Athletes stay in Transition by their bike until their number is called to enter the swim. 7:30 a.m. RACE BEGINS SPRINT…

Schedule and packet pickup

Packet Pickup

2-6pm Wednesday October 7, 2026 ( Kids & Adult ). Bike Mart. 1451 W Campbell Rd. Richardson, TX 75080. 2-6pm Friday October 9 2026 ( Kids & Adult ). Bear Creek Running. 121 Rufe Snow Dr. Unit 103. Keller, TX 76248. 12-4pm Saturday October…

Schedule and packet pickup

Race Day Schedule

5: 00 a.m. – Turn off alarm and get your costume ready! 6:15 a.m. – Transition Opens. 7:15 a.m. – Transition closes/ Athletes stay in Transition by their bike until their number is called to enter the swim. 7:30 a.m. RACE BEGINS SPRINT…

Shirt and medal

What you get (race swag)

All registered participants will receive AWESOME SWAG, famous DAR SOCKS, and Finishers Medal.

Shirt and medal

What you get (race swag)

All registered participants receive AWESOME SWAG, famous DAR SOCKS, and Finishers Medal.

Full details on the race's RunSignup page

Race details

Where
1000 Bear Creek Pkwy, Keller, TX 76248Map
Course
Road
Included with entry
Monster Commemorative Swag!
Distances
Sprint Triathlon
Editions
2026 (Oct 11, 2026), 2025 (Oct 12, 2025), 2024 (Oct 13, 2024), 2023 (Oct 15, 2023), 2022 (Oct 16, 2022), 2021 (Oct 17, 2021)

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Quick answers

When is Monster Triathlon?
Sunday, October 11, 2026, starting at 7:30 AM.
How much does it cost?
Entry starts at $92 before processing fees.
When does registration close?
Online registration closes Oct 11, 2026, unless the race fills first.
What distances are offered?
Sprint Triathlon.
How big is it, and how fast?
In 2025, 379 athletes finished the Monster Triathlon Age Group; the median finish was 1:38:25 and the winner finished in 1:03:38.
Where does it start?
1000 Bear Creek Pkwy, Keller, TX 76248.

From the organizers

Rather than end the multi-sport season with a bang, these athletes end their season with a SCREAM!

Monster Triathlon 2026 marks year 21 and will sell-out early with over 700 athletes! The distances are FAST for the experienced athletes and just right for the beginner.

The Swim has 50 meter lanes that are 9 ft wide, the bike is a two ( NEW ) or three loop course, and the run takes place on the beautiful Keller trails. The total distances are the following:

NEW SUPER SPRINT OPTION: TWO LOOP BIKE

Swim: 300 Meters

Bike: 10 Miles

Run: 5K

SPRINT OPTION: THREE LOOP BIKE

Swim: 300 Meters

Bike: 14.5 Miles

Run: 5K

Read the full description on RunSignup