Soccer | 6/30/2023 11:26:00 AM

DENTON, Texas (June 30, 2023) – Supporting Texas Woman's soccer while running, swimming, biking culminates in one exciting event on Sunday, July 16, as the TWU soccer team hosts its 16th Annual Pioneer Power Sprint Triathlon and 5K.
 
Produced by Dallas Athletes Racing, the Pioneer Power Sprint Triathlon includes both an individual, three-person relay and team participation options, while there is also the option to run or walk a 5K course.

The sprint triathlon, a USA Triathlon sanctioned event, will include a 200-yard pool swim, 16.3 miles bike route and a 3.1 mile run. The individual, team and three-person relay will begin at 6:45 a.m. Transition and body marking will open at 5:45 a.m.
 
The 5K run/walk will begin at 7:15 a.m.
 
All competitors will receive a tech shirt and a finisher's medal. At the conclusion of the run and triathlon, participants will be treated to a post-race party featuring food (including the "world-famous Dallas Athletes Racing pancakes), drinks, awards (based on age group, gender and overall), giveaways and vendor booths.
 
Individuals can register for the triathlon for $89. Teams and relays can sign-up for $165. All 5K participants can register for $32. All registrations costs listed above do not include the SignUp Fee, which will be added to the registration amount online. 
 
To register visit https://www.trisignup.com/Race/TX/Denton/PioneerPowerSprint.

Over the past 15 triathlons and 5Ks, more than 4,000 participants have enjoyed and competed in the event.

The triathlon team segment is available for the ninth year. With three divisions, male, female, and co-ed, each team member will complete all three components of the triathlon. Then, the overall race times of all three team members will be added together to determine a final team time. The team with the lowest overall time will receive team trophies. Individuals competing as a team are also eligible for overall and age group individual awards.
 
Another option for the sprint triathlon—the three-person relay—will feature three team members, with each member completing one leg of the triathlon. Following full completion of total race, the times of each event will be added together and the team with the lowest combined time will win the relay competition.
 
The Pioneer Power 5K is open to both runners and walkers. Awards will be given to overall winners and top age group finishers.
 
The various courses will feature scenic routes on TWU's campus and the surrounding area. The swim will take place in the TWU Fitness and Recreation indoor pool. The 16.3-mile bike ride will feature an out-and-back route along Highway 428. Finally, the 5K run will go around Pioneer Soccer Park and the old TWU golf course before going around the perimeter of TWU's campus along Oakland St. and finishing in front of Hubbard Hall in the center of campus.
 
Profits from the 2023 Pioneer Power Sprint will benefit the TWU soccer program.
 
"We're excited about hosting our 16th Pioneer Power Sprint Triathlon and 5K," TWU Head Soccer Coach Babak Abouzar said. "Every year, we are privileged to welcome everyone to campus and witness incredible feats of competition. We really appreciate the support the triathlon community has consistently given us, and everyone's support of Pioneer Soccer. We look forward to cheering you on July 16!"
 
For additional information - including race sponsorship details – please contact La'Bradford Harold at lharold2@twu.edu. For volunteer opportunities, contact assistant coach Alyssa Taramona at ataramona@twu.edu.
 
For more information on race day, packet pickup https://www.trisignup.com/Race/TX/Denton/PioneerPowerSprint.