2023 Root River Triathlon ~ Results . .
- Triathlon : Root River Triathlon :
Houston Nature Center:
• 215 W Plum St
• Houston, MN
• 55943
• Map & Directions
_ The 2023 Root River Triathlon:
This “doable”, non-swimming triathlon is set in the Root River valley in scenic Bluff Country.
The first triathlon was held 1998 by the City of Houston. Participation is open to men and women of every age (young people of 17 years and younger with the consent of their guardian).
Participants begin by canoeing or kayaking 6.8 miles down river from Houston to Mound Prairie. Then they hop on their bikes for an 7.9 mile road-ride back to Houston. Some hills “en-route” are challenging and demand an extra effort. The race wraps up with a 3 mile, fairly level run, starting on the Root River trail and then through the streets of Houston.
We have several ways for you to join in on the FUN! You may register as:
• an Individual Canoe,
• Individual Kayak,
• 2-person Canoe (canoe together then complete your ride & run separately),
• 2-person kayak (kayak together then complete your ride & run separately),
• or as a Relay Team (each person doing a leg).
Registrations after 5/8/23 are not guaranteed a shirt so sign up early!
The first part of the race consists of a 6.8 mile traject on the Root River. The start is at the mining area on the north side of the Root River Bridge(just before you enter the town of Houston on Highway 76) and the race goes DOWN RIVER (Easy !!!) to Mound Prairie. Here, there will be a welcoming committee of Boy Scouts who will help you ashore so you can go to your bike. *Leave the landing of your canoe or kayak to the scouts. They know what to do to get you out of the canoe and safely on dry land!
When you are ashore don't forget to cross the mat so your time can be recorded. (If you miss the mat, your canoeing time will not be recorded.)
After you pick up your bike and put on your helmet, you will turn left on County Road 25 towards Houston. Please beware of other traffic like cars and farming machinery. You will engage a smooth paved road with some challenging hills. At the end of County Road 9 turn left on Highway 76 and cross the bridge over the Root River. Then turn right onto the levy and go to the bike/ transition and start running. (Do not forget to cross the two mats)
The run goes first over the levy. At the end of the trail over the levy turn left and cross Highway 16. (There will be volunteers to guide you.) Follow the arrows on the road towards Houston. Pay attention to the directions of the volunteers in the city especially when crossing Highway 76 (two times!!)
At the end of the run make sure you give your chip timer to the volunteer. We will be charged $ 30.00 for every missing chip. (And we will know who did not hand it in!!)
2022 Results at: runsignup.com
2021 Results at: raceroster.com / Photos
2020 Results: not available ???
2019 Results at raceroster.com: Male / Female
2018 Results at mtecresults.com
2017 Results at mtecresults.com: Individual / Text / Relay
2016 Results at mtecresults.com: Individual // Relay
2015 Results at: onlineraceresults.com
2014 Results at: onlineraceresults.com
2013 Results at: onlineraceresults.com
2012 Results at: onlineraceresults.com
2011 Results at itiming.com: Overall / Age Group - (.pdf files) / Searchable
2010 Results at theracershub.com: Searchable / Text
2009 Results at theracershub.com: Searchable / Text
2008 Results at: onlineraceresults.com or TriFind.com
2007 Results at: onlineraceresults.com
2006 Results at: onlineraceresults.com
2005 Results at: onlineraceresults.com
2004 Results at: onlineraceresults.com