Caveman Triathlon

Calling all Cro-Magnon's, Homo-sapiens and Paleolithic triathletes! Or as we like to call you, “Homo-Troglodytes! Caveman Triathlon is a North Texas Tradition since 4 B.C.!. This “Loin Cloth Loving” event is perfect for beginners to athletes wanting a time trial event as well as triathaladytes and accountants.

RACE SWAG:  All participants will receive a S/S custom tech shirt, a pair of our famous DAR socks, and a Finisher's Medal.

THIRD YEAR 5K CAVEMAN RUN/WALK -  It will be the same 5K course as the triathlon. Come join the FUN!

WEATHER POLICY

In the event of inclement weather, the start time of this event may be delayed by up to 1 hour. Past this time, the even course may be shortened or altered to protect the participants.

If conditions turn unsafe, the event may be cancelled. Event changes and cancellations are at the discretion of the Race Director. 

We always strive to produce a full and safe sporting event, but sometimes the weather conditions can affect those plans. 

Considerable amount goes into planning a sporting event and we do so with the best intentions. Unfortunately, no one can control the weather and race directors are not the exceptions.

Our goal is to always produce a full event as scheduled and only modify these plans due to safety concerns some of which can be caused by weather conditions. 

Thank you for your understanding of these policies and we appreciate your participation.

TRIATHLON AWARDS
The awards will be three deep per age group along with Athena and Clydesdale (39 and under, 40+) with individual awards for overall male, overall female, overall masters female & male and overall grand masters female and male.The breakdown of age group awards are as follows:
14 & under, 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65 -69, 70-74, and 75 & over
Masters:
Male – 40-59
Female – 40-54
Grand Masters:
Male – 60 and over
Female – 55 and over
Overall Finisher Awards and Age Group Awards are based on gun time for running events and chip time for triathlon events. 
You or a designated person must be present to pick up your award. 

5K Awards
The awards will be one deep per age group with individual awards for overall male, overall female. The breakdown of age group awards are as follows:
14 & under, 15-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70& Over
Overall Finisher Awards and Age Group Awards are based on chip time
You or a designated person must be present to pick up your award. 

2-6pm Wednesday April 8, 2026
Bear Creek Running Co.
121 Rufe Snow Dr STE 103
Keller, TX 76248

2-6pm Thursday  April 9, 2026
Bike Mart
1451 W Campbell Rd.
Richardson, TX 75080

12-4pm Saturday April 11, 2026
Trailhead Running Supply
2600 Lakeside Pkwy, Suite 140
Flower Mound, TX 75022

DAR Triathlons are USAT sanctioned events and conducted in accordance with USA Triathlon rules.
1. Photo ID is required.
2. Adult competitors MUST pick up their own packet! You cannot pick up for someone else or 
    send someone to get your packet.
               a. Each adult member of a relay team must pick up their own packet.
               b. With proper identification, an adult can pick up for a minor.
3. Each competitor must be a current member of USAT or purchase a one-day USAT permit during the registration process.
4. Preregister on your own device before arriving at Packet Pickup.
5. No event transfers or deferrals at Packet Pickup
5. No Race Day Packet Pickup unless:
               a.  Athlete lives more than 30 miles from the nearest packet pickup location.
               b.  Athlete has an email permission/confirmation from info@dallasathletesracing.com.
6. Race Day online registration and Packet Pickup close 30 minutes before race start.

Dallas Athletes Racing has a no refund or transfer policy. 

5:45 am – Transition Opens & Body Marking
6:45 am – Transition Closes
6:50 am – Final Race Briefing in Transition 
7:00 am – Tri Race Starts
7:30am  -  5K Race Starts
9:00 am – Awards 

Below is a "CliffsNotes" summary of the USA Triathlon Multisport competitive rules.
You can view the entire USAT rules at https://www.teamusa.org/USA-Triathlon/About/Multisport/Competitive-Rules

1. Entire Course: It is the participant’s responsibility to read all supplied information provided in the event materials; and to know and keep on the course. Competitors are required to follow the prescribed course and to stay within all coned lanes. Cutting the course is an obvious violation and going outside the course is a safety issue. Cyclists shall not cross a solid yellow center line for ANY reason. Cyclists must obey all applicable traffic laws at all times. 
Penalty: Referee's discretion

2. Helmets: Only helmets approved by the US Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) may be used in USAT sanctioned events. 

3. Chin Straps: The helmet must be securely fastened at all times when the participant is in possession of the bike, which means from the time they remove their bike from the rack at the start of the bike leg, until after they have placed their bike on the rack at the finish of the bike leg. DO NOT unbuckle your chin strap unless your bike is racked.
Penalty: Disqualification on the course; Variable time penalty in transition area only.

4. Outside Assistance: No assistance other than that offered by race and medical officials may be used. Triathlons and duathlons are individual tests of fitness.
Penalty: Variable time penalty

5. Transition Area: All equipment must be placed in the properly designated and individually assigned bike corral. The wheel of the bicycle must be down on the side of the assigned space. All participants must return their bicycles to an upright position in their designated bicycle corral. No person shall interfere with another participant’s equipment or impede the progress of another participant. All bar ends must be solidly plugged. No participant shall bring ANY glass containers into the transition area (Disqualification).
Penalty: Variable time penalty

6. Bike: Drafting--keep at least five bike lengths of clear space between you and the cyclist in front. If you move into the zone, you must pass within 20 seconds. Position--keep to the right-hand side of the lane of travel unless passing. Pass on left only. Blocking--riding on the left side of the lane without passing anyone and interfering with other cyclists attempting to pass. Overtaken--once passed, you must immediately exit the draft zone from the rear, before attempting to pass again. Penalty: Variable time penalty 

7. Unsportsmanlike-Like Conduct: Foul, harsh, argumentative or abusive language or other unsportsmanlike conduct directed at race officials, USA Triathlon officials, volunteers, spectators or fellow athletes is forbidden.
Penalty: Disqualification

8. Electronic Equipment: Headphones, headsets, or ear buds are not to be worn at any time during the race.
Penalty: Variable time penalty

9. Race numbers: Athletes are required to wear race numbers at all times during the run. Numbers must face the front and be clearly visible at all times. Bike numbers must be clearly visible from either side of the bike.  Numbers may not be cut or folded or altered in any way. DO NOT transfer your number to any other athlete or take a number from an athlete that is not competing.
Penalty: Variable time penalty for missing or altered number, Disqualification and one year suspension from membership in USAT for transferring a number without race director permission.

10. Wetsuits: Each age group participant shall be permitted to wear a wetsuit without penalty in any event sanctioned by USA Triathlon up to and including a water temperature of 78 degrees Fahrenheit. When the water temperature is greater than 78 degrees but less than 84 degrees Fahrenheit, age group participants may wear a wetsuit at their own discretion, provided, however that participants who wears a wetsuit within such temperature range shall not be eligible for prizes or awards. Above 84 degrees, wetsuits are prohibited.

11. Abandonment: All personal equipment and belongings taken out onto the course must stay on the athlete the entire time. No garbage, clothing, etc. shall be thrown on the course.
Penalty: Variable time penalty

RACE SWAG:  All participants receive a S/S custom tech shirt, a pair of our famous DAR socks, and a Finisher's Medal.

RACE SWAG:  All participants receive a S/S custom tech shirt, a pair of our famous DAR socks, and a Finisher's Medal.

2-6pm Wednesday April 8, 2026
Bear Creek Running Co.
121 Rufe Snow Dr STE 103
Keller, TX 76248

2-6pm  Thursday April 9, 2026
Bike Mart
1451 W Campbell Rd.
Richardson, TX 75080

12-4pm Saturday April 11, 2026
Trailhead Running Supply
2600 Lakeside Pkwy 140
Flower Mound, TX 75022

DAR Triathlons are USAT sanctioned events and conducted in accordance with USA Triathlon rules.
1. Photo ID is required.
2. Adult competitors MUST pick up their own packet! You cannot pick up for someone else or 
    send someone to get your packet.
               a. Each adult member of a relay team must pick up their own packet.
               b. With proper identification, an adult can pick up for a minor.
3. Each competitor must be a current member of USAT or purchase a one-day USAT permit during the registration process.
4. Preregister on your own device before arriving at Packet Pickup.
5. No event transfers or deferrals at Packet Pickup
5. No Race Day Packet Pickup unless:
               a.  Athlete lives more than 30 miles from the nearest packet pickup location.
               b.  Athlete has an email permission/confirmation from info@dallasathletesracing.com.
6. Race Day online registration and Packet Pickup close 30 minutes before race start.

Dallas Athletes Racing has a no refund or transfer policy. 

5:45 am – Transition Opens & Body Marking
6:45 am – Transition Closes
6:50 am – Final Race Briefing in Transition 
7:00 am – Tri Race Starts
7:30am  -  5K Race Starts
9:00 am – Awards 

Transition will open 90 minutes prior to the race start and will close 15 minutes prior to the race start. Bikes are racked according to race number. 

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 calf.  You may write your age on your right calf however this is not required.

Swim is 275 yards time-trial start in the Flower Mound CAC natatorium.  

The relatively flat three loop bike route is 11.5 miles.

The Caveman run course is 3.1 miles or a 5k. The course is considered a flat run course. 

TRIATHLON AWARDS
The awards will be three deep per age group along with Athena and Clydesdale (39 and under, 40+) with individual awards for overall male, overall female, overall masters female & male and overall grand master's female and male. The breakdown of age group awards are as follows:
14 & under, 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65 -69, 70-74, and 75 & over
Masters:
Male – 40-59
Female – 40-54
Grand Masters:
Male – 60 and over
Female – 55 and over
Overall Finisher Awards and Age Group Awards are based on chip time for triathlon events.
You or a designated person must be present to pick up your award. 

5K Awards
The awards will be one deep per age group with individual awards for overall male and overall female. The breakdown of age group awards are as follows:
14 & under, 15-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70& Over
Overall Finisher Awards and Age Group Awards are based on chip time.
You or a designated person must be present to pick up your award. 

Official Running Store Sponsor of Dallas Athletes Racing
Bear Creek Running Company
121 Rufe Snow Dr
Unit 103
Keller, TX  76248