Root River Triathlon
About this race
Experience the beauty of Bluff Country in the Root River Valley with our exciting non-swimming triathlon! Since its inception in 1998 by the City of Houston, this triathlon has been a thrilling event for participants of all ages. Whether you're a seasoned athlete or a newcomer, there's something for everyone to enjoy.
Participation is open to men and women of every age (young people of 17 years and younger with the consent of their guardian).
The triathlon kicks off with a picturesque paddle downstream on the Root River from Houston to Mound Prairie. Then hop on your bike for a road-ride back to Houston. Some hills “en route” are challenging and demand an extra effort. The race wraps up with a fairly level run, starting on the Root River trail and then through the streets of Houston. You will circle back and cross the finish line in Trailhead park.
- 6.8 mile Canoeing / Kayaking
- 7.9 mile Bike
- 3 mile Run
Join us for an unforgettable adventure in the heart of Bluff Country. You may register as:
- Individual Canoe or Kayak
- 2-person Canoe or Kayak (paddle together, complete the bike & run separately)
- 3-person Relay Team (each individuals completing a leg of the race)
- 4-person Relay Team (2-person kayak or canoe, 1 bike, 1 run)
We can't wait to see you at the starting line!
Pick your distance
Triathlon
Kayak
A US Coast Guard-approved personal flotation device is required while on the river.
Canoe
A US Coast Guard-approved personal flotation device is required while on the river.
2-Person Kayak
Create a team and register both individuals on it. A US Coast Guard-approved personal flotation device is required while on the river.
2-Person Canoe
Create a team and register both individuals on it. A US Coast Guard-approved personal flotation device is required while on the river.
3 Person Relay
1 kayak, 1 bike, 1 run Create a team and register all team members on it. A US Coast Guard-approved personal flotation device is required while on the river.
4 Person Relay
2 canoe, 1 bike, 1 run Create a team and register all team members on it. A US Coast Guard-approved personal flotation device is required while on the river.
Typical race-day weather
Based on 7 years of Open-Meteo archive data for this event's race dates in Houston, plus the 3 days either side.
The sun rises at 5:40 AM and sets at 8:24 PM local time (CDT) in Houston on May 15, 2027 — 14h 44m of daylight.
Course
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Where this page comes from. Race details were last updated on . We re-check listings regularly and again in the week before race day.
- Entries, prices, waves and inclusions — the event's official registration page
- Temperature and humidity — Copernicus ERA5 reanalysis via Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0)
- Elevation and terrain relief — Copernicus DEM GLO-90, ESA (CC BY 4.0)
- Comparisons and counts — Race Discovery calendar, 1 Houston event
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