Runner racing beneath dramatic coastal clouds in Texas City

Athlete Resources

Prepare with confidence

Everything you need before race day.

Watch the pre-race briefing, review the illustrated guides and download the complete Athlete Guide when it becomes available. A few minutes here can make packet pickup, transition setup and race morning much easier.

Watch before race day

Virtual pre-race briefing.

First-time athletes should watch the complete briefing. Returning athletes should review it for current instructions and reminders.

Latest Athlete Briefing

Open it on YouTube for chapters, timestamps, playback-speed controls and the full video description.

Watch on YouTube

Save time

Increase playback speed to 1.25×, 1.5× or 2×.

Jump to a topic

Use the clickable timestamps in the YouTube description.

Review chapters

Use the timeline to quickly revisit specific sections.

Quick visual instructions

Race-day visual guides.

Review all three before race day. Each card opens the complete printable PDF.

Important: These guides help you prepare, but athletes remain responsible for reviewing current schedules, rules, course information, race-week emails and final event updates.

Visual Guide 01

Packet Items

See where to place your bib, helmet number and bike identification stickers.

Open Packet Guide ↗

Visual Guide 02

Bike Racking

Learn how rack assignments work and how to find your designated transition position.

Open Racking Guide ↗

Visual Guide 03

Transition Setup

See how to organize your bicycle and race equipment within your assigned space.

Open Setup Guide ↗

Texas City athletes smiling together before the swim

Review. Prepare. Race.

Arrive ready for your start.

Use the briefing and visual guides now, then check back during race month for the complete 2027 Athlete Guide and final event instructions.