GU NAMED AS OFFICIAL ENERGY GEL OF THE 2013 HOUSTON TOWNE LAKE TRIATHLON!

Thanks to GU for being our 2013 Energy Gel Sponsor for all Onurmark Productions events!

TRU TRI SPORTS SIGNS AS THE OFFICIAL TRIATHLON SHOP OF ONURMARK PRODUCTIONS

We would like to officially welcome Tru Tri Sports as the official 2013 Triathlon Shop of Onurmark Productions events. In addition to having all your triathlon needs before and after the races they will be running mechanical and SAG support during Kemah, Bridgeland, and Houston Triathlon weekends. Their expert staff has what you need to help you reach that personal best all season long.

HOUSTON TRIATHLON WEBSITE UPDATES

We have made a number of updates to the website. Checkout the alphabetical links to the left to learn more about the event. Be sure to check back periodically for up-to-date information and weekly additions.

2013 REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN!

2013 registrations for the 4th Annual Memorial Hermann Houston Towne Lake Triathlon is now open to the general public. Remember early pricing is only in effect for a couple months. Register early and save your cash!

HOUSTON TOWNE LAKE TRI RESULTS

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HOUSTON TOWNE LAKE TRIATHLON CHANGED TO AQUATHLON!

Due to wet and dangerous road conditions Onurmark and local law enforcement made the difficult choice to eliminate the bike portion of this Sunday's race. It was a tough call but done to keep everyone safe and still put on a first class event. Most still came out and a good time was had by all!

WEATHER DELAY/CANCELATION POLICY

RAIN- The event will NOT be cancelled due to rain alone unless the downpour is such that athletes, lifeguards, police, and volunteers lose visibility making situations unsafe. If this occurs we will wait until the rain subsides and follow the same procedure listed for lightning conditions (minus the 30 minute rule). If race officials determine that the bike portion of the race will be unsafe due to wet roads, the race will be changed to a swim-run duathlon. Athletes will be informed of such a change via announcements on race morning.

FOG - Fog is not typically an issue. In the rare event that fog is so thick it poses a safety concern we will delay the start of the race until which time the fog has either lifted or too much time has passed to proceed as planned. In the event that too much time has passed to have the swim portion of the event we will follow the same procedure of progression as if there were lightning (minus the 30 minute rule).

LIGHTNING- In the event of lightning the race will be postponed by 30 minutes every time lightning is spotted and thunder is heard within 6 miles of the event. If lightning is still within 6 miles at 7:45 AM, then all athletes will be automatically changed to the sprint distance triathlon. If lightning continues to delay the event past 8:45 AM the event will then be changed to a bike / run duathlon with waves following the set order of olympic going followed by the sprint (although everyone will then be doing the sprint distance). Please note that every time lightning strikes and thunder is heard within 6 miles of the race site we must delay the start by 30 minutes. If the start of the duathlon is delayed past 9:15 AM everyone will then be running a 5k only. If the start of the 5k is delayed past 10:15 AM the entire event will unfortunately be cancelled.

TORNADO WARNING - If at anytime before (race morning close to start time) or during the event, a tornado warning is issued, the race will be cancelled. 

ON COURSE CANCELATION - If the race is canceled due to storms (lightning and/or excessive rain) or tornado warnings while it is in progress we will do everything in our power to alert everyone on the course. All police, SAG, and medical personnel will be made aware and do all they can to warn and SAG in all participants. We will also do everything in our power to assist those that are still on course. Those that are on course without means of rescue should seek immediate shelter via open stores, buildings, garages, homes and/or any other means of protection from the dangerous conditions. There are schools and fire stations along the routes (West Road and 529) that may be utilized in such situations. If it gets bad and we are not there to help you off the course please do everything you can to keep yourself safe and take shelter.

REFUNDS - As listed on the registration page there are no refunds of any kind after the cutoff date. Race morning is past the cutoff. In the event of a course alteration/change, delay, or cancelation, there will also be no refunds. Registration fees are spent long before the race begins on up front costs like police, traffic control, staff, food, vendors, contractors, awards, medals, volunteers, medical, permits, venue acquisition and athlete amenities.