Texas City Triathlon, Duathlon & Aquabike — September 18, 2027
Aerial view of Texas City Dike and Rainbow Park Aerial view of the end of Texas City Dike Athletes entering the water at the swim start Runner racing beneath dramatic clouds Athlete running through Rainbow Park Cyclist racing on the Texas City course Finisher celebrating at the line Aerial view along the Texas City Dike course Athlete entering the bike course Cyclist leaving transition Athlete running through transition Swimmers entering Galveston Bay Open-water swimmers rounding a buoy Open-water swimmers rounding a buoy Runner crossing a bridge over the wetlands Aerial view of the Rainbow Park run course Runner passing trees in Rainbow Park Swimmers entering Galveston Bay Runners crossing a park bridge Aerial view along the Texas City Dike course Aerial view of transition beside the dike Athlete entering the bike course Swimmers lined up on the beach Athlete running through Rainbow Park Swim start gathering beside Galveston Bay Runner racing beneath dramatic clouds Finisher celebrating at the line Cyclist smiling on the race course Cyclists racing through the bike course Cyclist racing on the Texas City course Aerial view of the end of Texas City Dike
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Race the coast.

Triathlon · Duathlon · Aquabike

A welcoming coastal race for first-time multisport athletes and experienced competitors, with a fast course and expansive Galveston Bay views.

Registration opens Jan 1Choose your race
Saturday, September 18, 2027Texas City Dike & Rainbow Park · Texas City, Texas
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From all of us at Texas City Tri—thank you.Celebrate every athlete, volunteer and sponsor who made 2026 possible.
2026 Results2026 Photos
Official race winners

Meet the 2026 champions.

Congratulations to our winners and every athlete who crossed a finish line in Texas City.

Choose your race

Three ways to race the coast.

Pick the format that fits your goals, then make the course your own.

800AthletesLimited race field
500 MSwimShallow water and a sandy bottom
15 MIBikeFlat, fast and mostly closed
3.1 MIRunThrough the park to the finish
Aerial view of Texas City Dike and Rainbow Park on race day
Race Texas City
A coastal race with a big race-day feel

A unique race with tons of character.

The action stays close from the beach start to the Rainbow Park finish, with a course built to welcome first-timers and challenge experienced competitors.

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Start beside Galveston Bay.A running beach start launches the Triathlon and Aquabike while the Duathlon begins nearby.
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Ride the Texas City Dike.Long coastal stretches and expansive views define the 15-mile bike course.
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Finish in Rainbow Park.Food, drinks, awards, volunteers and spectators come together at the finish celebration.
Explore race weekend
Community powered

Made possible by Texas City.

Local support and title sponsorship help create a safe, memorable race weekend beside the water.

Host city
City of Texas City

The city’s generous support brings the race to the dike, through the park and along Galveston Bay.

Title sponsor
Houston Methodist Orthopedics & Sports Medicine

Houston Methodist Orthopedics & Sports Medicine helps make this event possible while supporting athletes throughout the Houston area.

Texas City Triathlon finish line in Rainbow Park
Saturday, September 18, 2027

Come race with us.

Bring your goals, your people and your best race-day energy. Registration opens January 1 and the field is limited to 800 athletes.

Registration opens Jan 1Explore race weekend

From all of us at Texas City Tri Thank you to every athlete, volunteer and sponsor.

Official 2026 Results Official 2026 Photos

Official Race Winners

Meet the 2026 Champions.

Congratulations to our winners and every athlete who crossed a finish line in Texas City.

Triathlon
Men's Champion Stefano Ratto Schol
1:06:43
Women's Champion Kristen Cortright ★ New Course Record
1:18:02
Duathlon
Men's Champion Lenart Vega Leyva
1:22:24
Women's Champion Arisleydis Gonzalez Santos
1:43:29
Aquabike
Men's Champion Ron Bradshaw ★ New Course Record
54:42
Women's Champion Joanne Salaz ★ New Course Record
54:49
Champions, Course Records & Photos
Athletes charging into Galveston Bay

A fast coastal race with a big race day feel

Your next finish line starts here.

Race beside Galveston Bay on a welcoming sprint course built for first timers, returning athletes and experienced competitors chasing a fast day.

Saturday, September 18, 2027 Texas City, Texas 800 Athlete Field Limit

Choose your race

One race weekend. Three ways to compete.

Pick the format that fits your goals, then make the course your own.

Mass swim start

Triathlon

500 m Swim · 15 mi Bike · 3.1 mi Run

The full multisport experience, available for individuals and relay teams.

Explore the Triathlon
Athlete on the bike course

Duathlon

2 mi Run · 15 mi Bike · 3.1 mi Run

Skip the swim and take on two runs with the same fast bike course in between.

Explore the Duathlon
Texas City multisport athlete

Aquabike

500 m Swim · 15 mi Bike

Swim and bike without the run. Aquabike is an individual event.

Explore the Aquabike

Registration opens January 1.

Early pricing rewards athletes who commit early. The field is limited to 800 participants.

Pricing & Registration
Aerial view of Rainbow Park and the Texas City race venue

Made possible by Texas City.

The city’s generous support helps create a safe, memorable race weekend along the dike, through the park and beside the water. We are proud to welcome athletes and families to Texas City.

Title Sponsor

Supported by Houston Methodist Hospital.

Houston Methodist Orthopedics & Sports Medicine helps make this event possible while supporting athletes throughout the Houston area.

Happy Texas City Triathlon athletes

Race Texas City in 2027

Come race with us.

Bring your goals, your people and your best race day energy. We will see you at the water.

Registration Opens Jan 1 Explore Race Weekend