Root River Triathlon

The Root River Triathlon is a non-swimming triathlon set in the Root River valley in scenic Bluff Country. The first triathlon was held in 1998 by the City of Houston. Participation is open to men and women of every age, with young people of 17 years and younger allowed with the consent of their guardian. Participants begin by canoeing or kayaking 6.8 miles down river from Houston to Mound Prairie. They then hop on their bikes for a 7.9 mile road-ride back to Houston, with some challenging hills en-route. The race wraps up with a 3 mile, fairly level run, starting on the Root River trail and then through the streets of Houston. Registrations after 5/8/23 are not guaranteed a shirt, so sign up early!