The following email was sent to all participants registered for the Saturday event at the 2022 Houston Texan Kids Triathlon presented by Texas Children’s Hospital on April 19, 2022 at 7:05am.

Several detailed emails have gone out with event information and updates, all previous emails are linked below.

All information can be found on the EVENT WEBSITE but I’ve included link to specific pages for quick reference near the bottom of this email.

This schedule is based on the information currently posted on the SCHEDULE OF EVENTS page for SATURDAY PARTICIPANTS. Any changes to the information below will be updated on the website and sent out to participants via email.

FRIDAY, APRIL 22nd

Packet Pickup (2pm to 7pm at Typhoon Texas) – For detailed packet pickup information please see the PACKET PICKUP page on the event website. This will be the FINAL day to pick up your child’s race packet unless you purchased the option to pick up your child’s packet on race morning. A separate email will be going out to those who selected this option later today.

Early Bike Check-In (2pm to 7pm at Typhoon Texas) – Early bike check-in will be available at the transition area in the Typhoon Texas parking lot. Please see the EARLY BIKE CHECK-IN page on the website for details. This is optional but highly recommended so you can see the entire race site set up as it will be on race morning.

SATURDAY, APRIL 23rd – RACE DAY!!!

  • 5:00am – Parking & transition open. Only ONE PARENT will be allowed to enter transition and MUST be wearing the provided wristband.
  • 6:30am – Transition closes. ALL PARENTS MUST EXIT TRANSITION.
  • 6:35am – National anthem & final pre-race announcements.
  • 6:45am – Short course & splash ‘n dash participants move to the Swim Start inside the waterpark.
  • 7:00am – Short course race begins with a time trial start.
  • 7:30am (approximate) – Splash ‘n Dash race begins with a time trial start as soon as the final short course participant has exited transition on their bike.
  • 7:45am – Long course participants move to the Swim Start inside the waterpark.
  • 8:00am (approximate) – Long course race begins with a time trial start as soon as the final short course participant has exited transition to start their run.
  • 8:05am (approximate) – Parents of short course and splash ‘n dash participant will be allowed to enter transition to claim their child and equipment. Only ONE PARENT will be allowed to enter transition and MUST be wearing the provided wristband.
  • 9:00am (approximate) – Parents of long course participant will be allowed to enter transition to claim their child and equipment. Only ONE PARENT will be allowed to enter transition and MUST be wearing the provided wristband.
  • 9:30am (approximate) – Awards ceremony begins in the wave pool inside the waterpark.
  • 10:00am (approximate) – Awards ceremony concludes and everyone will be asked to exit the park to re-enter through the main gates with their tickets.
  • 10:00am (approximate) – Waterpark opens for private admission for athletes and their families/friends.

On behalf of myself and the entire race crew, thank you for your continued support! We’re looking forward to seeing you in a few days!!

– Race Director Tony