Triathlons in Texas

Texas has 34 upcoming triathlons and multisport races on the RunSignup calendar between November 2026 and November 2027, in 26 cities. 29 offer a triathlon, 22 a duathlon (run-bike-run), 10 an aquabike and 4 a swim-run. By distance: 26 have a sprint or super sprint, 10 an Olympic distance and 2 a long course. September 2027 is the busiest month, with 5. There is also 1 kids-only triathlon. Current RunSignup fees for an individual adult race run $40 to $445. 28 have registration open.

Start with a sprint or super sprint. 26 upcoming Texas races offer one, including Oilman Texas Triathlon (Nov 14, 2026, Montgomery), Luck of the Irish Triathlon, Run-Bike-Run, & 5K (Mar 21, 2027, The Colony), The Dryer Triathlon (Mar 21, 2027, Katy), 2027 Cal Tri Austin - 3.28.27 (Mar 28, 2027, Austin), USA Triathlon Cross National Championship - ATX Off-Road X-TRI & DU (Apr 17, 2027, Austin) and Texasman Triathlon (Apr 25, 2027, Valley View). Distances vary by race, so check the swim length and whether it's in a pool or open water.

Race distances vary, but the common categories are: super sprint (a short swim, bike and run for beginners), sprint (typically around a 750-meter swim, 20K bike and 5K run), Olympic (1.5K swim, 40K bike, 10K run), and long course, such as half-iron distance (1.2-mile swim, 56-mile bike, 13.1-mile run). Each race lists its exact distances.

8 upcoming Texas races on RunSignup offer a super sprint, the shortest triathlon and the usual first race: Luck of the Irish Triathlon, Run-Bike-Run, & 5K (Mar 21, 2027, The Colony), Mighty Mujer Triathlon El Paso (May 1, 2027, El Paso), Cedar Hill Kids, Family and Try a Tri (Jun 19, 2027, Cedar Hill), 2027 Electrolit TriWaco Triathlon (Jun 27, 2027, Waco), Playtri Craig Ranch McKinney Triathlon (Jul 11, 2027, McKinney), Blackland Triathlon and Blackland Youth Tri (Sep 6, 2027, Plano), WALSH Triathlon (Sep 12, 2027, Fort Worth) and Beach Girl Triathlon (Oct 16, 2027, Galveston). Use the Super sprint filter on the calendar above to see them all with their swim, bike and run distances.

Half-iron distance is a 1.2-mile swim, 56-mile bike and 13.1-mile run. IRONMAN-branded 70.3 races register on IRONMAN’s own site, not RunSignup, so they are not in this calendar; check ironman.com for Texas dates. For a first triathlon, start with a super sprint or sprint from the calendar above.

A duathlon is run-bike-run, with no swim. An aquabike is swim-bike, with no run. A swim-run alternates swimming and running. 22 Texas races on this page offer a duathlon and 10 an aquabike.

Yes. 17 upcoming triathlons and multisport races in Dallas–Fort Worth are on RunSignup: Luck of the Irish Triathlon, Run-Bike-Run, & 5K (Mar 21, 2027, The Colony), Caveman Triathlon (Apr 4, 2027, Flower Mound), Texasman Triathlon (Apr 25, 2027, Valley View), Playtri Fort Worth Triathlon & Run-Bike-Run I. (May 16, 2027, Fort Worth) and Cedar Hill Kids, Family and Try a Tri (Jun 19, 2027, Cedar Hill), and 12 more in the Dallas–Fort Worth section. Races sold only on other sites aren't included.

Yes. 7 upcoming triathlons and multisport races in Houston & Gulf Coast are on RunSignup: Oilman Texas Triathlon (Nov 14, 2026, Montgomery), The Dryer Triathlon (Mar 21, 2027, Katy), 2027 Latitude 29.2 Triathlon (May 2, 2027, Port Bolivar), 2027 Cal Tri Houston - 9.12.27 (Sep 12, 2027, Katy) and Texas City Triathlon, Duathlon, & Aquabike (Sep 18, 2027, Texas City), and 2 more in the Houston & Gulf Coast section. Races sold only on other sites aren't included.

Yes. 4 upcoming triathlons and multisport races in Austin & Hill Country are on RunSignup: 2027 Cal Tri Austin - 3.28.27 (Mar 28, 2027, Austin), USA Triathlon Cross National Championship - ATX Off-Road X-TRI & DU (Apr 17, 2027, Austin), 2027 Lake Pflugerville Triathlon (Jun 20, 2027, Pflugerville) and OTILLO Swimrun Austin (Nov 7, 2027, Spicewood). 1 kids-only triathlon is also listed. Races sold only on other sites aren't included.

No San Antonio & South Texas triathlon is on the RunSignup calendar right now. Races are added every morning as organizers post them; the full Texas list above shows the nearest.

Yes: Mighty Mujer Triathlon El Paso (May 1, 2027, El Paso) and Beach Girl Triathlon (Oct 16, 2027, Galveston), going by the race name.

Kids-only triathlons on RunSignup: Youth Magic Tri (Mar 7, 2027, Austin). 8 other races also add a youth event.

Many triathlons are sanctioned by USA Triathlon. At a sanctioned race you need an annual membership or a one-day license, which is usually added during registration. Check the race page to see whether it is sanctioned.