The Sprint Triathlon Team option is included for the sixth year. The team competition will consist of three divisions – male, female, and coed. This is Not a relay, each team member will do all three components of the Sprint Tri. The overall race times of the three team members will be added together to determine a final team time. The team with the lowest total time in their division will win team trophies. Racers that participate on a team are still eligible for overall and age group awards.
The Sprint Triathlon 3 Person Relay is a new option for 2020. The Relay competition will consist of three divisions – male, female, and coed. Each Relay members will complete one component of the Sprint Tri. The three times will be added together to determine a final time. The Relay with the lowest combined time in their division will win the relay competition.
The 5K is open to both runners and walkers and will start at 7:30 a.m. Overall and age group awards will also be given out for the 5K.
Dallas Athletes Racing will produce the 2021 Pioneer Power Sprint Triathlon & 5K. Multi sport enthusiasts in the North Texas area will recognize Dallas Athletes Racing as the company responsible for highly regarded local events such as the St. Patrick's Day, Caveman, TexasMan, Disco, and Monster triathlons.
The Sprint Triathlon event distances are:
Pool Swim – 200 yards
Bike – 16.3 miles
Run – 3.1 miles
The 5k only event distance is 3.1 miles.
Over 3,600 athletes have participated in the first 11 editions of the Pioneer Power Sprint. Profits from the 2020 Pioneer Power Sprint Triathlon & 5K will benefit the TWU soccer team.
Competitors in the 2021 Pioneer Power Sprint Triathlon will receive a tech shirt and performance socks. All triathlon finishers will receive a finisher’s medal.
Registered 5k participants will receive a tech shirt and performance socks. The post-race party will feature free food and drink (including the world-famous Dallas Athletes Racing pancakes), awards, giveaways, and vendor booths.