Join us for the Blue Sky Tri at 9 a.m. Monday, May 27 at the Hesston Aquatic Center, 350 N. Ridge Road in Hesston, KS. The event is for all ages & genders. Individual & team registrations will be accepted.
The triathlon (sprint) will consist of a 200-yard swim, 10-mile bike ride and 5k run.
The race will be held rain or shine.
Register at www.hrce.org through May 23. Those who register after May 17 will not receive a shirt. Registrations also will be accepted on race day starting at 7:30 a.m. (no shirts). There are no refunds.|
An award ceremony will follow at Hesston Aquatic Center. Prizes will be awarded for top males, females & teams.
The race is sponsored by Hesston Recreation.
The Blue Sky Tri is part of a fun-filled day of events as part of our Hesston Heyday celebration. The events will include food, entertainment, fireworks, movies, ball games & more! All are welcome!
For more information email recreation@hrce.org or call 620-327-2989.
TIME SCHEDULE:
7:30 a.m. – Registration table opens
7:45 a.m. – Athlete check-in begins & transition area opens
8 a.m. –8:40 a.m. – Warm-up swim
8:45 a.m. – Transition area closes – all participants must be out of the transition area at this time
8:50 a.m. – Pre-race details announced at pool
9 a.m. – Race swim begins
RACE DETAILS & RULES
- The transition area is for race entrants only. Friends or family are not allowed inside to help participants.
- The transition area will remain closed until the race director announces it is open and participants may retrieve their bike and other equipment.
- The bike and run courses are on open roads with active traffic.
- Spectators are not allowed to provide any supplies, aid or assistance to participants during the race. Participants may be penalized. Only race volunteers are allowed to provide aid or support to participants.
- Pacing a participant by foot, bicycle or vehicle is not allowed and may result in a penalty.
- No Earbuds, headphones or similar devices during the swim, bike or run.
- You must wear your helmet (with chin strap fastened) anytime you are riding your bike – including to/from the transition area before or after the race.
- Participants are responsible for knowing the course. The course will be marked.
- If you drop out of the race please return the chip to the finish line. You will incur a $35 replacement fee if the chip is not returned.
- Race results will be posted at the finish line during the event.
- No refunds if the race is canceled for any reason.