Texas City Triathlon, Duathlon, & Aquabike 2027
- Date
- Saturday, September 18, 2027
- Start time
- 7:25 AM start (Chicago)
- Location
- Texas City, Texas
- Entry fee
- From $75 · goes up to $95 on Jan 31, 2027
- Fundraising
- Takes optional donations when you register
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Events and entry fees
| Event | Distance | When | Entry fee | Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sprint Duathlon | Duathlon | Sep 18, 20277:25 AM | $75$95 after Jan 31, 2027 | – |
| Sprint Duathlon - Paratriathlete | DuathlonRun 2 mi · Bike 15 mi · Run 3.1 mi | Sep 18, 20277:25 AM | $75$95 after Jan 31, 2027 | – |
| Sprint Duathlon - Paratriathlete Guide | Duathlon | Sep 18, 20277:25 AM | Free | – |
| Sprint Duathlon - Relay Teams | DuathlonRun 2 mi · Bike 15 mi · Run 3.1 miRelay or team | Sep 18, 20277:25 AM | $115$125 after Jan 31, 2027 | – |
| Sprint Aquabike | AquabikeOpen water swim | Sep 18, 20277:30 AM | $75$95 after Jan 31, 2027 | – |
| Sprint Triathlon - Age Group | Sprint TriathlonSwim 500 m · Bike 15 mi · Run 3.1 miOpen water swim | Sep 18, 20277:30 AM | $100$110 after Jan 31, 2027 | – |
| Sprint Triathlon - Clydesdales & Athenas | Sprint TriathlonSwim 500 m · Bike 15 mi · Run 3.1 miOpen water swim | Sep 18, 20277:30 AM | $100$110 after Jan 31, 2027 | – |
| Sprint Triathlon - Guardians | Sprint TriathlonSwim 500 m · Bike 15 mi · Run 3.1 miOpen water swim | Sep 18, 20277:30 AM | $100$110 after Jan 31, 2027 | – |
| Sprint Triathlon - Paratriathlete | Sprint TriathlonSwim 500 m · Bike 15 mi · Run 3.1 miOpen water swim | Sep 18, 20277:30 AM | $100$110 after Jan 31, 2027 | – |
| Sprint Triathlon - Paratriathlete Guide | Sprint TriathlonOpen water swim | Sep 18, 20277:30 AM | Free | – |
| Sprint Triathlon - Recreational (Awards Ineligible) | Sprint TriathlonOpen water swim | Sep 18, 20277:30 AM | $140 | – |
| Sprint Triathlon - Relay Teams | Sprint TriathlonSwim 500 m · Bike 15 mi · Run 3.1 miRelay or teamOpen water swim | Sep 18, 20277:30 AM | $140$150 after Jan 31, 2027 | – |
| Sprint Triathlon - Rookie/First Timer | Super Sprint TriathlonOpen water swim | Sep 18, 20277:30 AM | $100$110 after Jan 31, 2027 | – |
Entry fees exclude processing fees. Prices and dates come from the race's registration page and refresh nightly.
Water temperature and wetsuits at Texas City Triathlon, Duathlon, & Aquabike
Around September 18, the water at NOAA's Galveston Railroad Bridge station typically runs about 85°F (82 to 87°F across 2016 to 2025). The water usually runs 84°F or warmer at this date, when wetsuits are not allowed.
Measured by the NOAA tide station nearest the race's listed location, about 8.9 km away; open beaches and sheltered bays nearby can differ by a few degrees. Wetsuit cutoffs are USA Triathlon age-group rules. The race's own water temperature reading on race morning decides.
Race day planning
Entry fee schedule
- Sprint Duathlon and Sprint Duathlon - Paratriathlete and Sprint Aquabike: $75 until Jan 31, then $95 until Mar 4, then $100 until Jul 31, then $110 until Aug 31, then $120 until Sep 18.
- Sprint Duathlon - Paratriathlete Guide and Sprint Triathlon - Paratriathlete Guide: Free until Sep 18.
- Sprint Duathlon - Relay Teams: $115 until Jan 31, then $125 until Mar 4, then $140 until Jul 31, then $160 until Aug 31, then $180 until Sep 18.
- Sprint Triathlon - Age Group and Sprint Triathlon - Clydesdales & Athenas and Sprint Triathlon - Guardians and Sprint Triathlon - Paratriathlete: $100 until Jan 31, then $110 until Mar 4, then $120 until Jul 31, then $130 until Aug 31, then $140 until Sep 18.
Online registration closes Sep 18, 2027, unless the race fills first.
Light and altitude
Sunrise on race morning is at about 7:05 AM, and the Sprint Duathlon starts at 7:25 AM. The start sits about 10 feet above sea level.
Fees exclude processing fees. Comparisons use current entry fees and published results from races nearby.
Start location and course
600 Dike Rd, Texas City, TX 77590
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 Texas City Triathlon, Duathlon, & Aquabike ranks
- No. 4 of 50 on Cheapest duathlons in the US
- No. 7 of 50 on Cheapest sprint triathlons in the US
- No. 12 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 September 18 the day usually runs from 76°F at dawn to 87°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 22% of days. Cold snaps dip to 73°F and hot years reach 92°F.
Based on 76 days within a week of the date over the last 6 years, from historical weather for the start area. Not a forecast.
Race details
- Where
- 600 Dike Rd, Texas City, TX 77590Map
- Course
- Road
- Start elevation
- About 10 feet
- Included with entry
- Please Select Your Size
- Donations
- Accepted when you register
- Distances
- Super Sprint Triathlon, Sprint Triathlon, Duathlon, Aquabike
- Editions
- 2027 (Sep 18, 2027), 2026 (Sep 19, 2026), 2025 (Sep 20, 2025), 2024 (Sep 21, 2024), 2023 (Sep 30, 2023), 2022 (Oct 1, 2022)
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Quick answers
- When is Texas City Triathlon, Duathlon, & Aquabike?
- Saturday, September 18, 2027, starting at 7:25 AM.
- How much does it cost?
- Entry starts at $75 before processing fees, and rises to $95 on Jan 31, 2027.
- When does registration close?
- Online registration closes Sep 18, 2027, unless the race fills first.
- 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, Aquabike.
- Where does it start?
- 600 Dike Rd, Texas City, TX 77590.
From the organizers
Get ready for a one-of-a-kind multisport racing event on Saturday, Sept 20—the Houston Methodist Texas City Triathlon, Duathlon, & Aquabike! Dive into a beginner-friendly sandy bottom swim, conquer a flat and fast bike course on the dike, and experience a beautiful run through Bay Street Park's trails. All ages and abilities are welcome to sign up for this annual event. Don't miss your chance to be part of something special. Register today!