Old College Tri Sprint Age Group, Old College Tri Sprint Athena Division (female athletes 165lbs+), Old College Tri Sprint Clydesdale Division (male athletes 220lbs+), Old College Tri Sprint Male Team, Old College Tri Sprint Female Team, Old College Tri Sprint Co-Ed Team
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Old College Tri Commemorative Tech Shirt | Old College Tri Commemorative Shirt
The Old College Tri & 5K takes place at 2400 Long Rd in Denton, Texas on August 23, 2026, with a 7:00 AM start time. The event offers both triathlon and running options, making it accessible to different endurance athletes in a single event. Entry fees range from $28 to $250 depending on which distance and competition format you choose. Whether you're targeting the triathlon or focusing purely on the 5K run, this race provides a straightforward local option for summer racing in the Denton area. Book accommodations in Denton well ahead if traveling for this late-August event.
From the Race Organizer
5K - Finish inside stadium with all the Triathletes and get a finisher's Medal and post party FUN. All 5K participants also get an Old College Tri shirt. The Old College Tri returns! We have A&M Aggies, TCU Horned Frogs, Texas Longhorns, Nebraska Huskers, Texas Tech Red Raiders, SMU Mustangs, North Texas Eagles, Rice Owls, Boomer Sooners, OK State Cowboys, King's Point Midshipmen, West Point Cadets and many others supporting their alma mater! BRING IT race day in your college gear and give it one more Old College Tri! The swim will be in the Lazy River. The swim distance will be 245 yards. Get ready to jump in and enjoy a push straight to the exit! TEAM COMPETITION : We will have teams for male, female, coed. This is not a relay. If you sign up a team we add all three disciplines (Swim, Bike, Run ) together and the team with the lowest time wins a team trophy. You can sign up as a team and still be eligible for overall and age group awards. This is just a fun way to compete with others and have bragging rights as a team champion. 40 Yard Dash: There will a 40 yard dash champion in each age group. Save a little so you can sprint at the end and be the sprint champion in your age group. First place Trophies for each age group champion 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.
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Race Travel Insurance
Don't forget travel insurance for August 23.
You've trained for months and booked a trip to Denton, TX.
A pre-race injury, a delayed flight, or a family emergency can derail the whole thing.
Travel insurance can help cover your race entry fee, hotel, and flights if you can't make it,
and may cover medical costs if something goes wrong on the course. Plans typically only run
5-7% of your total trip cost — and running events are covered under standard plans with no
additional coverage needed.
Trip cancellation up to 100% of prepaid costs
Running events covered under standard plans — no add-ons needed
Trip interruption up to 150% of non-refundable costs
Old College Tri & 5K 2026 — Denton, TX takes place on August 23, 2026. The race is held in Denton, Texas.
Where is Old College Tri & 5K 2026 — Denton, TX held?
Old College Tri & 5K 2026 — Denton, TX is held at 2400 Long Rd in Denton, Texas.
Where can I find hotels near Old College Tri & 5K 2026 — Denton, TX?
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