
From the Organizer
Playtri Little Elm Lake Triathlon & Run-Bike-Run
USA Triathlon Sanctioned Race
SPRINT TRIATHLON
500 meter swim, 16 mile bike, 5K run.
Swim - lake, water temperature may vary. View Wetsuit USA Triathlon Rules here. The temperature of the water will be determined on race morning and results will be announced.
Swimmers will line up in corrals reflecting their predicted swim time. Example: if your predicted swim time is 23 minutes; you will line up in a starting corral 20-25 minutes.
Bike - 2 loops,
Run - road and paved trails system of Little Elm
OLYMPIC TRIATHLON
1500 meter swim, 24 mile bike, 10K run.
Swim - lake, water temperature may vary. View Wetsuit USA Triathlon Rules here. The temperature of the water will be determined on race morning and results will be announced.
Swimmers will line up in corrals reflecting their predicted swim time. Example: if your predicted swim time is 23 minutes; you will line up in a starting corral 20-25 minutes.
Bike - 3 loops,
Run - road and on paved trails system of Little Elm
RUN-BIKE-RUN (DUATHLON)
1 mile run, 16 mile bike, 5K run.
Why is USAT one-day license required? Learn here is what USAT membership provides.
COURSE NOTES:
The course officially closes at 11:00 am for all participants.
Eligibility - The minimum age to participate is 13 years. The right to accept or reject any entry is reserved. For younger participants, please contact events@playtri.com.
Event contact: events@playtri.com
Events
Weather
It's too far out for a forecast, so here's what weather on this date is normally like in the area. A race day forecast will replace this as race week approaches.
Typical High
91°
Typical Low
71°
Chance of Rain
23%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Denton 2 Se, 9 mi from the venue.
Host City
Elevation
563 ft
Nearest Airport
DFW
Dallas Fort Worth International Airport · 20 mi
Time Zone
Central Time
From Endurance Grid
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Race Location
Your Next Start Line
Every finish line starts with a single decision. Claim your spot at Playtri Little Elm Lake Triathlon & Run-Bike-Run, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.
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Days to train
Coming Up
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From Endurance Grid
Endurance Grid is here to help you understand the sport, decide if it's the right fit, and learn how to prepare. For course distances, logistics, and race-day specifics, always defer to the race organizer's event page.
Three sports, one race — swim, bike, run in sequence, with transitions that are a discipline of their own.
Open water, open roads, and competition with yourself. Cross the finish line knowing what it took to get there.
Swim, bike, run — back to back. The sprint distance makes it far more accessible than most people think.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Playtri Little Elm Lake Triathlon & Run-Bike-Run
Jun 14, 2026