Dragon Fly Triathlon & AquaBike

    Dragon Fly Triathlon & AquaBike will host the Mississippi Age Group and High school State Championship 

State championships will have the following qualification criteria for Age Group Nationals:

 State championships will qualify the top 35% or top five (5) finishers in an age group (whichever is greater). You may only qualify for Olympic-distance Nationals by placing in the Olympic-distance State Championship race or Sprint Nationals by placing in the sprint distance State Championship race.

High School Championship Awards:

1st Overall High School Club (based on score - lowest score wins)

1st Overall High School Club Participation (highest participation number wins)

¨      High School State Championships Exemption: All high school athletes who finish any of the State High School Championships will automatically qualify for Sprint-distance (pending they are at least age 15 as of December 31, 2026.)

Club State Championship Awards:

1st Overall USAT Club (based on score - Lowest score wins)

1st Overall USAT Club Participation (highest number of participation wins)

Scoring will follow standard cross-country scoring, in which the lowest point total among qualifying teams will be the winner.

¨      Host nor athletes need to do anything to confirm their qualification. USAT will notify athletes of qualification after Host submits results through the sanctioning process.

The 36th Annual DragonFly Sprint and Olympic Triathlon will have two distances to choose from  1500 meter swim, 40K Bike, 10K run and 750 meter swim, 20K bike, 5K run.  The DragonFly Triathlon is located at Cypress Point on the Lower Lake at Sardis Lake Reservoir.  The swim is always cool, refreshing and you will have a sandy beach entrance and exit.  The bike course goes through farm land and is flat, flat, flat!  The run is on pavement for 2 miles and on trails. 

Race day registration is available but get there early!

Finishers Medals for all, pizza, watermelon, chips & ice cream by Prairie Farms; this will make a great early summer triathlon for your 2026 season.

Awards to overall Female and Male, Age Groups and Relays. 

Packet Pickups & registration

Thursday July 23rd, 2026 -3:30 p.m. -6:00 p.m. Located at Bikes Plus - 7124 Stage Rd #115, Bartlett, TN 38133

Friday July 24th ; 4:00 pm-6:00 pm
Dragon Fly Sprint Triathlon Race Site
Cypress Creek Point
Lower Lake Sardis
Sardis, MS 38666

Saturday July 25th; 6:00 am -7:30 am 
Dragon Fly Sprint Triathlon Race Site
Cypress Creek Point
Lower Lake Sardis
Sardis, MS 38666

 

 

Dragon Fly Tri Swim Start Sequence

The following start times and sequence will be the official starting information for the 35th Annual Dragon Fly Triathlon Swim. A time trial start for individual athletes , seeded in the order of their race bib number and date of registration, and will go off every 3 seconds. Relay teams will be seeded in with the age group triathletes.

Age Group Athletes & Relay Members Swim         7:30 am     Time Trial Start (every 3 seconds)

Swim

Sprint - 1lap 750m  750 Meter Swim Course

Olympic - 1 lap 1500m  1500 Meter Swim Couse

Bike

There are two distances to choose from in this year's Dragonfly Triathlon, 1500m meter swim, 40K Bike, 10K run and 750 meter swim, 20K bike, 5K run.
You will leave the transition on the south side of the transition area and bike to Hwy 35, take a right turn on Hwy 35 and bike to the turnaround at 10K.  You will turn around on a bridge over Hotopha Creek, you will then bike back to Cypress Creek.  If you are racing the 20K bike course you will go to the transition to start your run.  If you are racing the 40K bike course you will turn around before you get back to the transition to start your second loop, and complete your second loop to start your run.

20K Bike Course One Lap    40K Bike Course Two Laps

Run

There are two distances to choose from in this year's Dragonfly Triathlon, 1500 meter swim, 40K Bike, 10K run and 4750 meter swim, 20K bike, 5K run.

The run course will start at the north end of the transition area and run parallel to the transition area on the east side, and once past the transition area you will run on Cypress Creek Rd and cross over Hwy 35.  You will run cross country through an open field to the start of the Sandstone Trail, you will run on the trail for approx 1/4 mile and turn around and run back to the transition area.
If you are running the 5K you will run back around the transition area to the finish line, if you are running the 10K you will turn around before the transition area to start your second loop.  You will run the complete loop and then back to the finish line.

5K Run One Lap    10K Run Two Laps

The Holiday Inn is located at 210 Power Drive Batesville, MS  38606.  The phone number is 662-563-1234.

 

 

 

 

 

INCLEMENT WEATHER POLICY
Inclement Weather Policy
Race will be delayed for lightning /bad weather but not canceled.

If you are on course, and a storm comes up, do what you think is best for your safety, unless directed differently by a race official or law enforcement.

Safety is our number 1 priority.

Must pick up your packet in person; bring your photo ID. Relay teams Members will each get their own packets.

Thursday, July 23rd: 3:30 pm - 6:00 pm

Bikes Plus - 7124 Stage Rd #115, Bartlett, TN 38133 

Friday, July 24th ; 3:00 pm-6:00 pm
Dragon Fly Sprint Triathlon Race Site
Cypress Creek Point
Lower Lake Sardis
Sardis, MS 38666

Saturday July 25th; 6:00 am -7:30 am 
Dragon Fly Sprint Triathlon Race Site
Cypress Creek Point
Lower Lake Sardis
Sardis, MS 38666

Race Day Schedule of Events

• 6:00am - 7:25 a.m. Packet pick up for pre-registered athletes
• 6:00am - 7:25 a.m. Transition area open, swim warm up, chip pick up. Athletes will self body mark their race number on their right and left outer thighs & upper arms, back left calf your age as of December 31, 2025. Sticker number goes on your bike, the number with the holes is to be worn during the run with number facing front. Timing Chip will be distributed race day by transition area and is to be worn on the ankle with the velcro strap and will be removed at the finish line. Bring bib to pick up chip.
• 7:30am - Time Trial Start (every 3 seconds) by order of your race bib number and entry date
• 9:30am - 1:00 pm Post race food 
  
• 10:30am - Awards

Volunteers Welcome!

Commonly Violated Rules & Penalties

2025 COMMONLY VIOLATED RULES

1.      Helmets and Chinstraps:
Chin straps must be fastened and fit properly when the athlete is in possession of the bicycle, which means from the time they remove the 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 you are off your bicycle AND it is properly racked. 

2.      Drafting:
Sprint and Olympic distance races--keep at least five bike lengths (10 meters) of clear space between you and the cyclist in front. If you move into the zone, you must pass within 20 seconds.

3.      Position:

Athletes must ride right and only move left to complete a legal pass and must not block athletes attempting a legal pass. An athlete should not attempt to complete a pass unless the athlete is highly confident in their ability to complete the pass in the allotted amount of time. Once an athlete enters the draft zone of another cyclist, there is only one exit: out the front.

4.      Overtaken:

Once passed, an athlete must immediately begin dropping back out of the draft zone of the forward athlete before attempting to re-pass. An athlete is deemed to have been passed once the leading edge of the front wheel of the passing bicycle has moved in front of the leading edge of the passing athlete’s bicycle.

5.      Mount/Dismount Line: 

An athlete must mount and dismount the bicycle at the respective designated mounting and dismounting zones. DO NOT get on your bicycle inside the transition area.

6.      Unauthorized Assistance:
No assistance other than that offered by race staff (including volunteers), medical officials, and active participants may be used. 

7.      Transition Area: 

All participants must return their bicycles to an upright position in the 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. 

8.      Course: 

All 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 must always obey all applicable traffic laws.

9.      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. Treat other athletes, officials, volunteers, and spectators with respect and courtesy.

10.  Headphones and Communication Devices: 

Participants may carry a phone (such as mounted on bike handlebars or in an armband) but may not use communication devices of any type, including but not limited to cell phones, smartwatches, and two-way radios, in any distractive manner during the competition. A “distractive manner” includes but is not limited to making or receiving phone calls, sending or receiving text messages, playing music, using social media, taking photographs, or using one- or two-way radio communication. 

Do NOT use headphones, headsets, Walkman’s, iPods, mp3 players, or personal audio devices, etc. If a phone has music emitting from it, the phone becomes a personal audio device.  

11.  Race numbers: 

All athletes are required to wear race numbers at all times during the bike and run. Numbers must be clearly visible at all times. Helmet and bicycle stickers, provided by the race director, must be worn and clearly visible. No additional stickers should be worn. Bibs with race numbers should be worn at all times while on the run. Numbers may not be altered in any way that prevents clear identification. DO NOT transfer your number to any other athlete or take a number from an athlete that is not competing. Remove any race number stickers not applicable to the current race.

12.  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 wear a wetsuit within such temperature range shall not be eligible for prizes or awards. Above 84 degrees, wetsuits are prohibited.

13.  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.

14.  Forward Progress:

An athlete is not permitted to make any forward progress without the bicycle and all its component parts. If a bicycle is rendered inoperable, a participant may proceed on the cycling course, running or walking, while pushing or carrying the bicycle, so long as the bicycle is pushed or carried in a manner not to obstruct or impede the progress of other participants. 

15.  Running Conduct:

An athlete may not crawl. Athletes may not be accompanied by non-competing athletes. No non-competing athlete is allowed in the finisher’s chute.

16.  Glass containers and other hazardous items:

Glass containers are prohibited and may result in disqualification. Athletes should not wear, use or carry items deemed to be a hazard to oneself or others, e.g., a hard cast, jewelry, glass/metal containers, or mirrors (reference to mirrors does not apply for athletes with a medically verified condition)

For a complete list of rules, please refer to the most up to date USA Triathlon Competitive Rules at: https://assets.contentstack.io/v3/assets/blteb7d012fc7ebef7f/blt01841bc863a107d6/66229181cac8486bfb28b7fa/USA_Triathlon_2024_Multisport_Competition_Rules.pdf

Dragon Fly Sprint Aquabike: T-Shirt

Sprint Relay Captain (create a team): T-Shirt

Sprint Relay Team Member (join a team): T-Shirt

Sprint Physically Challenged: T-Shirt

Dragon Fly Sprint Triathlon - Individual: T-Shirt

Dragon Fly Sprint Triathlon - Athena / Clydesdale Division: T-Shirt

Olympic Relay Captain (create a team): T-Shirt

Dragon Fly Olympic Triathlon: T-Shirt

Dragon Fly Olympic Triathlon - Athena / Clydesdale Division: T-Shirt

Olympic Relay Team Member (join a team): T-Shirt

Dragon Fly Olympic Aquabike: T-Shirt