Soccer | 5/23/2024 2:12:00 PM

DENTON, Texas (May 23, 2024) – Supporting Texas Woman's soccer while running, swimming, biking culminates in one exciting event on Sunday, July 21, as the TWU soccer team hosts its 17th 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 mile 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 $85. Teams and relays can sign-up for $165. All 5K participants can register for $29. All registrations costs listed above do not include the SignUp Fee, which will be added to the registration amount online. The prices will increase throughout the summer. On May 29, the price for the triathlon will increase to $89 per person, while the 5K will increase to $32 per person. Then, on July 17, the price for the triathlon registration will increase to $95 per person, and the 5K will increase to $35 per person.
 
To register visit https://runsignup.com/Race/TX/Denton/PioneerPowerSprint.

Over the past 16 triathlons and 5Ks, more than 4,000 participants have enjoyed and competed in the event.

The triathlon team segment is available for the tenth 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 the 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 2024 Pioneer Power Sprint will benefit the TWU soccer program.
 
"We're excited about hosting our 17th Pioneer Power Sprint Triathlon and 5K," TWU Head Soccer Coach Babak Abouzar said. "Every year, we enjoy the opportunity to welcome incredible athletes to TWU's campus to compete in this fun event. We are always privileged to be able to witness the incredible feats of competition. We are also extremely grateful for the continued support of the triathlon community, and we look forward to cheering everyone on!"

For additional information - including race sponsorship details – please contact Associate Director of Development La'Bradford Harold at lharold2@twu.edu. For volunteer opportunities, contact Soccer Assistant Coach Jazmine Navarro at jnavarro5@twu.edu.
 
For more information on race day, packet pickup https://runsignup.com/Race/TX/Denton/PioneerPowerSprint.