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| Event | Distance | When | Entry fee | Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Old College Tri 5K | 5K | Aug 22, 20277:00 AM | $28$33 after Dec 2, 2026 | – |
| Old College Tri Sprint Age Group | Sprint TriathlonSwim 250 yd · Bike 12 mi · Run 3.1 miPool swim | Aug 22, 20277:00 AM | $60$80 after Dec 2, 2026 | – |
| Old College Tri Sprint Athena Division (female athletes 165lbs+) | Sprint TriathlonPool swim | Aug 22, 20277:00 AM | $60$80 after Dec 2, 2026 | – |
| Old College Tri Sprint Clydesdale Division (male athletes 220lbs+) | Sprint TriathlonPool swim | Aug 22, 20277:00 AM | $60$80 after Dec 2, 2026 | – |
| Old College Tri Sprint Co-Ed Team | Sprint TriathlonSwim 250 yd · Bike 12 mi · Run 3.1 miRelay or teamPool swim | Aug 22, 20277:00 AM | $175$210 after Dec 2, 2026 | – |
| Old College Tri Sprint Female Team | Sprint TriathlonSwim 250 yd · Bike 12 mi · Run 3.1 miRelay or teamPool swim | Aug 22, 20277:00 AM | $175$210 after Dec 2, 2026 | – |
| Old College Tri Sprint Male Team | Sprint TriathlonSwim 250 yd · Bike 12 mi · Run 3.1 miRelay or teamPool swim | Aug 22, 20277:00 AM | $175$210 after Dec 2, 2026 | – |
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 $80 on Dec 2, 2026.
Online registration closes Aug 22, 2027, unless the race fills first.
At $28, entry is about the same as a typical 5K in Texas ($29).
Sunrise on race morning is at about 6:55 AM, and the Old College Tri Sprint Age Group starts at 7:00 AM. The start sits about 610 feet above sea level.
Fees exclude processing fees. Comparisons use current entry fees and published results from races nearby.
2400 Long Rd, Denton, TX 76208
The pin marks the address the race lists, which is usually the start. The organizers have not shared a course map with us yet.
National lists computed from results, entry fees, course maps and water temperatures; they refresh through the day.
Aggregated from official results (RunFAR Racing Services, Inc.) for Old College Tri & 5K. Individual finisher names are not stored here.
At the 2026 Old College Tri Sprint Age Group, the fastest tenth finished in 1:07:25 or better, the top quarter in 1:14:42, and half the field in 1:25:46; the last tenth came in after 1:54:13.
At the 2026 Old College Tri 5K, the fastest tenth finished in 23:37 or better, the top quarter in 28:07, and half the field in 34:32; the last tenth came in after 44:49.
At the 2026 Old College Tri Sprint Clydesdale Division (male athletes 220lbs+), the fastest tenth finished in 1:29:10 or better, the top quarter in 1:31:44, and half the field in 1:34:29; the last tenth came in after 1:51:11.
| Age | Women | Men |
|---|---|---|
| Under 20 | n/a | 1:01:01 |
| 20-29 | 1:11:41 | 1:00:37 |
| 30-39 | 1:19:12 | 1:08:04 |
| 40-49 | 1:11:33 | 57:40 |
| 50-59 | 1:24:26 | 1:03:15 |
| 60-69 | 1:34:30 | 1:13:10 |
| 70+ | n/a | 1:24:26 |
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 Old College Tri Sprint Age Group, the bike decided the most: the middle of the field lost about 9:58 to the top quarter there, 60% of the gap across the three legs.
Compared with a typical sprint triathlon in Texas, the median swim here was 4:57 faster and the bike 2:25 slower (swim lengths differ from race to race).
| Leg | Top 10% | Top 25% | Median | Slowest 25% |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Swim | 3:09 | 3:23 | 3:37 | 3:48+ |
| T1 | 1:36 | 2:05 | 2:51 | 3:49+ |
| Bike | 35:57 | 40:24 | 46:09 | 53:22+ |
| T2 | 0:54 | 1:13 | 1:35 | 2:15+ |
| Run | 22:40 | 25:57 | 29:38 | 36:00+ |
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 4:49 faster, the bike 2:53 slower and the run 7:47 slower (swim lengths differ from race to race).
| Leg | Top 10% | Top 25% | Median | Slowest 25% |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Swim | 3:18 | 3:26 | 3:45 | 4:04+ |
| T1 | 2:42 | 2:59 | 3:21 | 4:40+ |
| Bike | 40:45 | 44:15 | 46:37 | 51:29+ |
| T2 | 1:22 | 1:47 | 2:23 | 2:38+ |
| Run | 31:19 | 37:00 | 37:54 | 40:24+ |
Each column ranks finishers on that leg alone, from the race's published results. T1 and T2 are transitions.
Up 11 percent since 2021.
All events combined, from official results.
From 2021 to 2026, the field went from 307 to 304 finishers, and the median time rose from 0:09 to 1:25:46.
| Year | Finishers | Median | Fastest tenth | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 304 (+67%) | 1:25:46 | under 1:07:25 | 54:25 |
| 2025 | 182 (-30%) | 1:29:17 | under 1:09:43 | 58:33 |
| 2024 | 261 (-6%) | 1:23:55 | under 1:04:05 | 52:19 |
| 2023 | 278 (-7%) | 0:09 | under 0:06 | 0:04 |
| 2022 | 299 (-3%) | 1:21:56 | under 1:07:03 | 52:11 |
| 2021 | 307 | 0:09 | under 0:06 | 0:04 |
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 1:14:42, against 1:20:28 in a typical Texas sprint triathlon, so times here run 7 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 August 22 the day usually runs from 78°F at dawn to 96°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 16% of days. Cold snaps dip to 73°F and hot years reach 106°F.
Based on 85 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 Old College Tri & 5K cover on their registration page, in brief.
Schedule and packet pickup
2-6pm Wednesday August 18, 202719 ear Creek Running Co. 121 Rufe Snow Dr STE 103. Keller, TX 76248. 2-6pm Thursday August 20, 2027. Bike Mart. 1451 W Campbell Rd. Richardson, TX 75080. 12-4pm Saturday August 21, 2027. Denton Natatorium…
Schedule and packet pickup
5:30am-6:45am - Transition Area Opens, Body Marking. 7:00 am - Triathlon Race Start. 7:30am - 5K Race Start. 8:00am - Pancakes…yum! Enjoy! 09:00 am - Awards.
Schedule and packet pickup
5:30am-6:45am - Transition Area Opens, Body Marking. 7:00 am - Triathlon Race Start. 7:30am - 5K Race Start. 8:00am - Pancakes…yum! Enjoy! 09:00 am - Awards.
Schedule and packet pickup
2-6pm Wednesday August 18, 2027. Bear Creek Running Co. 121 Rufe Snow Dr STE 103. Keller, TX 76248. 2-6pm Thursday August 19, 2027. Bike Mart. 1451 W Campbell Rd. Richardson, TX 75080. 12-4pm Saturday August 21, 2027. Denton Natatorium…
Course
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 your left upper side arm and left side of the…
Course
DUE TO POPULAR DEMAND. The swim is in the Lazy River, distance; 245 yards. Jump in and enjoy the current!
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5K - Finish inside stadium with all the Triathletes and get a finisher's Medal and post party FUN. All 5K participants also get an Old College Tri shirt.
The Old College Tri returns! We have A&M Aggies, TCU Horned Frogs, Texas Longhorns, Nebraska Huskers, Texas Tech Red Raiders, SMU Mustangs, North Texas Eagles, Rice Owls, Boomer Sooners, OK State Cowboys, King's Point Midshipmen, West Point Cadets and many others supporting their alma mater! BRING IT race day in your college gear and give it one more Old College Tri!
The swim will be in the Lazy River. The swim distance will be 245 yards. Get ready to jump in and enjoy a push straight to the exit!