St. Patrick’s Day Sprint Tri
When is St. Patrick’s Day Sprint Tri?
St. Patrick’s Day Sprint Tri takes place on Sunday, March 8, 2026 in Keller, TX.
What distances does St. Patrick’s Day Sprint Tri offer?
St. Patrick’s Day Sprint Tri offers 6 events: St. Patrick's Day Triathlon Age Group ( Three Loop Bike ), St. Patrick's Day Triathlon Athena (female 165lbs+) (Three Loop Bike), St. Patrick's Day Triathlon Clydesdale (male 220lbs+) (Three Loop Bike), St. Patrick's Day (NEW) SUPER SPRINT Triathlon (Two Loop Bike), St. Patrick's Day ( NEW l) SUPER SPRINT Triathlon Athena (female 165lbs+) (Two Loop Bike), St. Patrick's Day ( NEW ) SUPER SPRINT Triathlon Clydesdale (male 220lbs+) (Two Loop Bike).
| Event | Distance | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|
| St. Patrick's Day Triathlon Age Group ( Three Loop Bike ) | — | $89.00 | Register |
| St. Patrick's Day Triathlon Athena (female 165lbs+) (Three Loop Bike) | — | $89.00 | Register |
| St. Patrick's Day Triathlon Clydesdale (male 220lbs+) (Three Loop Bike) | — | $89.00 | Register |
| St. Patrick's Day (NEW) SUPER SPRINT Triathlon (Two Loop Bike) | — | $89.00 | Register |
| St. Patrick's Day ( NEW l) SUPER SPRINT Triathlon Athena (female 165lbs+) (Two Loop Bike) | — | $89.00 | Register |
| St. Patrick's Day ( NEW ) SUPER SPRINT Triathlon Clydesdale (male 220lbs+) (Two Loop Bike) | — | $89.00 | Register |
How much does St. Patrick’s Day Sprint Tri cost?
Registration for St. Patrick’s Day Sprint Tri starts at $54.00. Prices vary by event distance.
Where is St. Patrick’s Day Sprint Tri held?
St. Patrick’s Day Sprint Tri is held in Keller, TX at Keller Natatorium.
About St. Patrick’s Day Sprint Tri
Wear your GREEN and come join us for our 16th annual St Patrick's Day Triathlon. The event takes place in Keller Texas at the Keller Natatorium. The Swim has 50 meter lanes that are 9 ft wide, the bike is a two ( NEW ) or three loop course, and the run takes place on the beautiful Keller trails. The total distances are the following:
NEW SUPER SPRINT OPTION: TWO LOOP BIKE
Swim: 300 Meters
Bike: 10 Miles
Run: 5K
SPRINT OPTION: THREE LOOP BIKE
Swim: 300 Meters
Bike: 14.5 Miles
Run: 5K
Plenty of post race entertainment and of course an awesome goodie bag and FINISHER'S MEDAL. This is the original St Patrick' Day Triathlon and is simply the best period!!
LONG LIVE THE IRISH!!
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.
Awards
AWARDS FOR SUPER SPRINT
The awards are 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, 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. Awards are not available for pick up or mailing post event.
AWARDS FOR SPRINT:
The awards are 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, 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. Awards are not available for pick up or mailing post event.
Course Information
Distance classification: SPRINT
Adult Race Only
Pool Swim – 300 meters
Pool swim has 50-meter lanes that are 9 ft wide.
Bike – 14.5 miles (3 Loop Course)
The bike course is a three loop course that is 14.5 miles long. There are a few hills, but the course is still fast. Police and volunteers will be at all intersections
Run - 3.1 Miles
The run course is an out and back path on a beautiful, wooded trail.
Scroll down this page for course maps.
Race Day Schedule
5:00 a.m.: Wake up to AC/DC version of “Danny Boy”
5:15 a.m.: Dye hair green
6:15 a.m.: Body marking begins and Transition Opens
7:06 a.m.: Feel stress of arriving late!!!
7:15 a.m.: Transition Closes
7:22 a.m.: Sand bagging other triathletes by telling them you’re under trained or using this race as a workout. NOTE: make sure to kiss the Blarney Stone before pontificating. Copy?
7:30 a.m. 7:30 a.m. RACE BEGINS SPRINT DISTANCE FOLLOWED BY SUPER SPRINT
8:30 a.m.: Your POST PARTY BEGINS
9:30 a.m.: The CELEBRATION CONTINUES!
USAT RULES
Here are the most common USAT rules violations.
You can view the entire USAT rules at https://www.teamusa.org/USA-Triathlon/About/Multisport/Competitive-Rules
1. Helmets: Only helmets approved by the US Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) may be used in USAT sanctioned events.
2. 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.
3. 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
4. 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
5. Drafting: Drafting--keep at least three bike lengths of clear space between you and the cyclist in front. If you move into the zone, you must pass within 15 seconds. Position--keep to the right hand side of the lane of travel unless passing. 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
6. 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 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
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. 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
What you get (race swag)
All registered participants receive a custom Tech Shirt.
All finishers receive a finisher's medal!
What you get (race swag)
All registered participants receive an awesome Tech Shirt.
All finishers will receive a finisher's medal!
Transition Map
Transition is located in the parking lot adjacent to the Keller Natatorium. Please have your helmet and bike ready for inspection as you enter the transition entrance.
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 Map
Pool Swim – 300 meters
Pool swim has 50-meter lanes that are 9 ft wide.
BIKE MAP ( TWO LOOPS )
Bike – 10 miles (2 Loop Course)
You will enjoy the NEW, improved and challenging bike course! Longer, hillier with an added challenge - while sweating and breathing hard, you must count to 2!
You truly caught a Leprechaun on this one - there is no extra charge for these added features.
Bike Map ( THREE LOOPS )
Bike – 14.5 miles (3 Loop Course)
You will enjoy the improved and challenging bike course! Longer, hillier with an added challenge - while sweating and breathing hard, you must count to 3!
You truly caught a Leprechaun on this one - there is no extra charge for these added features.
Run Map
Run - 3.1 Miles
The run course is an out and back path on a beautiful, wooded trail.
Packet Pickup
2-6pm Wednesday March 4, 2026
Sport Speed Lab
17811w Davenport Road, Suite 37
Dallas, TX 75252
2-6pm Thursday March 5, 2026
Bike Mart
1451 W Campbell Rd.
Richardson, TX 75080
12-4pm Saturday March 7, 2026
Bear Creek Running Co.
121 Rufe Snow Dr STE 103
Keller, TX 76248
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 20 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.
Race Day Schedule
5:00 a.m.: Wake up to AC/DC version of “Danny Boy”
5:15 a.m.: Dye hair green
6:15 a.m.: Body marking begins and Transition Opens
7:06 a.m.: Feel stress of arriving late!!!
7:15 a.m.: Transition Closes
7:22 a.m.: Sand bagging other triathletes by telling them you’re under trained or using this race as a workout. NOTE: make sure to kiss the Blarney Stone before pontificating. Copy?
7:30 a.m. RACE BEGINS SPRINT DISTANCE FOLLOWED BY SUPER SPRINT
8:30 a.m.: Your POST PARTY BEGINS
9:30 a.m.: The CELEBRATION CONTINUES!
Awards
AWARDS FOR SUPER SPRINT
The awards are 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, 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. Awards are not available for pick up or mailing post event.
AWARDS FOR SPRINT:
The awards are 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, 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. Awards are not available for pick up or mailing post event.
Title Sponsor
Official Running Store Sponsor of Dallas Athletes Racing
Bear Creek Running Company
121 Rufe Snow Dr
Unit 103
Keller, TX 76248
Parking
There is parking within walking distance of the race site for participants and spectators.
DAR General Race Guide for Triathlons
