Welcome to the 3rd Annual Bolivar Live Triathlon at Fort Travis Seashore Park located on the Bolivar Peninsula. This beautiful and historical property will the site for the Bolivar Live Triathlon on Sunday, October 1, 2023. The swim will take place in the Gulf of Mexico with a protected barrier on both sides, the bike will take place on Hwy. 87 with an out and back route (Two loops for Olympic and one loop for sprint) and a run through a local neighborhood with beautiful views of the gulf. (One loop for the sprint and two loops for the Olympic)
Enjoy a great after party with local brewers, great music, food, and more. This property offers a great play ground for the kids and a beautiful view for all.
Bolivar offers several beautiful homes to be rented for a complete weekend of fun. Hotels are available in Galveston and Winnie for those not wanting to stay on the peninsula. Lots of great watching spots along all the routes for spectators. Special hotel rates will be posted early next year for Galveston and Winnie hotels.
Registration fees
Sprint Closed
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$85.00Oct 17 - Sep 25
Olympic Closed
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$90.00Oct 17 - Sep 25
Kids & Military (Retired, Active, Reserve) Closed
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$60.00Oct 17 - Sep 25
Tri Age Group Closed
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$85.00Oct 17 - Sep 25
Clydesdale / Athena Closed
Men 220 pounds and over and women 165 pounds and over qualify for this category.
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$85.00Oct 17 - Sep 25
Du Closed
Duathlon - .50 mile vs swim
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$85.00Oct 17 - Sep 25
Aqua Closed
Swim and bike only
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$85.00Oct 17 - Sep 25
Mixed Relays Closed
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$45.00Oct 17 - Sep 25
Ladies Relay Closed
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$45.00Oct 17 - Sep 25
Male Relay Closed
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$45.00Oct 17 - Sep 25
Maps
USA Triathlon
This is a USA Triathlon sanctioned event so a USA Triathlon membership will be required by each athlete participating. If you do not have a membership you can purchase one when you register or at packet pick up. An annual membership for 17 and under is $10, a one day for 18 & older is $15, and an annual for 18 & older is $50. For more information please visit, www.usatriathlon.org.
Awards
Overall top male and female, overall top master’s male and female will receive medals. Top 3 in age groups and relay teams (All women, all men, and mixed) will receive medals. Age groups are 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, 75-79, 80 Plus. Clydesdale (220lbs & Over) 39 and Under & 40 and Over. Athena (165lbs & Over) 39 and Under & 40 and Over will also receive a medal.
All athletes will receive a shirt, finisher medal, and much more.
Timing
This is a chip timed event: all splits will be included with transitions. Occasionally a split is missed due to a misread or improper chip placement. We apologize now if this happens. Chips will be given our at packet pick up and will be along black foam strip; they are not disable and will need to be returned after the event.
Cancellation
This is a rain or shine event. Occasionally weather can play a part in an event; if this occurs we will make all efforts to continue the event or eliminate segments so we may continue with your safety as our first concern. If the event must be rescheduled due to any reason (etc, weather or pandemic), you will be moved to the new date; if the event is cancelled no refunds will be given.
Packet Pick Up Dates & Times
Thursday, September 28, 2023 / Fleet Feet -Woodway / 6590 Woodway Dr., Houston / Noon to 6:30pm
Saturday, September 30, 2023 / Fort Travis / 900 SH-87, Port Bolivar / Noon to 5:30pm
There is no packet pick up on event day. If your packet is not picked up during normal pick up times, the packet is eligible to be resold.
Event schedule
- Sun, October 1, 2023 5:00 AM - Transition opens and bike maintenance starts
- Sun, October 1, 2023 6:45 AM - Transition cloys
- Sun, October 1, 2023 6:50 AM - Pre-Race Talk and Swim line up begins
- Sun, October 1, 2023 7:20 AM - Olympic swim starts and duathlon starts
- Sun, October 1, 2023 7:25 AM - Sprint Starts
- Sun, October 1, 2023 10:00 AM - Post Race Party and awards
Contact information
- Event contact
- i Tri Events
- tina@itrievents.net
- Phone
- 713-254-6870
