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Luck of the Irish Triathlon, Run-Bike-Run, & 5K
- Date
- Sunday, March 21, 2027
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When and where is Luck of the Irish Triathlon, Run-Bike-Run, & 5K?
Luck of the Irish Triathlon, Run-Bike-Run, & 5K is on Sunday, March 21, 2027 in The Colony, Texas. The first event starts at 7:03 AM local time. Distances: 5K and Multisport. Current entry fees run $40 to $99 on RunSignup, before processing fees. Online registration is open and closes Mar 22, 2027.
Luck of the Irish Triathlon race guide
The Luck of the Irish Triathlon is a Playtri pool triathlon at the LISD Aquatic Center in The Colony on Sunday, March 21, 2027. The sprint is a 300-meter snake swim in a 50-meter indoor pool, a 9-mile bike and a 5K run, with a super sprint, run-bike-run, relays and a 5K.
- Venue
- LISD Aquatic Center
- Sprint
- 300 m / 9 mi / 5K
- Super sprint
- 200 m / 4.5 mi / 2 mi
- Sprint start
- 7:30 a.m.
- Course closes
- 11:00 a.m.
- Sanction
- USA Triathlon
Luck of the Irish Triathlon FAQ
When and where is the Luck of the Irish Triathlon?
Sunday, March 21, 2027, at the LISD Aquatic Center, 5729 Memorial Dr., The Colony. Transition is open 6–7:20 a.m.; the sprint starts at 7:30, run-bike-run 7:35, 5K 7:50 and super sprint 8:30. The course closes at 11 a.m.
How much does the Luck of the Irish Triathlon cost?
Current RunSignup entry fees, before processing fees: Sprint Triathlon $99 ($109 from December 30); Run-Bike-Run $99 ($109 from December 30); Super Sprint Triathlon $99 ($109 from December 30); SMW Collegiate Series $79 ($89 from February 26); Sprint Triathlon Relay $69 ($79 from January 2); Run-Bike-Run Relay $69 ($79 from January 2); 5K Run $40 ($45 from February 27). Prices in parentheses are the next RunSignup tier.
Is the Luck of the Irish swim in a pool?
Yes, an indoor 50-meter pool. The sprint is a 300-meter snake swim and the super sprint 200 meters.
What distances are at Luck of the Irish?
Sprint: 300 m swim, 9-mile bike (two loops), 5K. Super sprint: 200 m swim, 4.5-mile bike, 2-mile run. Run-bike-run: 1-mile run, two bike loops, 5K. Relays of two or three share one bib and chip.
Do you need a USAT license for Luck of the Irish?
Yes. The race is USA Triathlon sanctioned, so you need an annual membership or a one-day license, which you can buy at registration. Helmets are required; any bike works for fun racers.
How old do you have to be for Luck of the Irish?
13 for the sprint and run-bike-run, 11 for the super sprint and 6 for the 5K, as of December 31.
Is there a clinic for first-timers?
Yes, a free pre-race clinic the Friday of race week at 6 p.m. at Playtri Dallas.
Where is Luck of the Irish packet pickup?
Race week at Playtri Rockwall (Thursday 4–6:30 p.m.), Playtri Dallas (Friday noon–6 p.m.) and Playtri Cycling The Colony (Saturday 10 a.m.–4 p.m.), or race morning 6:30–7:30 a.m. for an extra $20 cash. Bring photo ID. There’s no race-day registration.
Can I get a refund for Luck of the Irish?
No refunds or transfers, including if the race is postponed or canceled for reasons outside Playtri’s control. Finishers get a large medal, a shirt and a free race photo.
Race facts checked November 9, 2026 against Playtri: Luck of the Irish Triathlon and RunSignup: Luck of the Irish Triathlon. Entry fees come from RunSignup. Always confirm details with the race before you travel.
Events & distances
| Event | Distance | Start | Entry fee | Registration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sprint Triathlon Relay | Multisport | Mar 21, 2027, 7:03 AM | $69.00 until Jan 1, 2027 | Opens Mar 20, 2026 · Closes Mar 20, 2027 |
| Run-Bike-Run Relay | Multisport | Mar 21, 2027, 7:25 AM | $69.00 until Jan 1, 2027 | Opens Mar 20, 2026 · Closes Mar 20, 2027 |
| Sprint Triathlon | Multisport | Mar 21, 2027, 7:30 AM | $99.00 until Dec 29, 2026 | Opens Mar 20, 2026 · Closes Mar 20, 2027 |
| Virtual Race Triathlon, Duathlon & 5K | 5K | Mar 21, 2027, 7:30 AM | $59.00 until Mar 21, 2027 | Opens Mar 20, 2026 · Closes Mar 22, 2027 |
| SMW Collegiate Series | Multisport | Mar 21, 2027, 7:30 AM | $79.00 until Feb 25, 2027 | Opens Mar 20, 2026 · Closes Mar 20, 2027 |
| Run-Bike-Run | Multisport | Mar 21, 2027, 7:35 AM | $99.00 until Dec 29, 2026 | Opens Mar 20, 2026 · Closes Mar 20, 2027 |
| 5K Run | 5K | Mar 21, 2027, 7:50 AM | $40.00 until Feb 26, 2027 | Opens Mar 20, 2026 · Closes Mar 20, 2027 |
| Super Sprint Triathlon | Multisport | Mar 21, 2027, 8:30 AM | $99.00 until Dec 29, 2026 | Opens Mar 20, 2026 · Closes Mar 20, 2027 |
Fees shown are the RunSignup price tier in effect now, before processing fees. Times are local to the race.
About Luck of the Irish Triathlon, Run-Bike-Run, & 5K
Luck of the Irish Triathlon, Run-Bike-Run & 5K
Race options: Sprint Triathlon, Sprint Triathlon Relay, Super Sprint, R/B/R (duathlon), R/B/R Relay, 5K Run
https://www.playtri.com/all-races/luckoftheirishtriathlon
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SPRINT TRIATHLON
300 Meter Pool Swim - 9 Mile Bike (2 loops) - 5K Run
The swim will be a snake swim in a 50 meter indoor pool.
SUPER SPRINT TRIATHLON
200 Meter Pool Swim - 4.5 Mile Bike (1 loop) - 2 mile Run
RUN-BIKE-RUN
1 Mile Run - 9.5 Mile Bike (2 loops) - 5K Run
Description provided by the race organizer via RunSignup.
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