The Breakaway
One mile. Everything you got. Shut up legs!
The Breakaway is a separately timed, one-mile, all-out sprint built into the bike course. It is open to athletes in every race, since every event includes a bike leg. To take part, simply opt in during registration—there is no additional fee.
How The Breakaway works.
The Breakaway mile moves to a different location within the bike course each year, giving returning athletes a fresh challenge every time.
Choose the challenge
Opt in during registration. Every race is eligible, and there is no additional fee.
Race with two chips
Your regular chip records the full event. A second chip records only The Breakaway mile.
Go all out
Cross the green START flag and go. Your Breakaway time stops at the checkered FINISH flag.
Keep racing
After the FINISH flag, settle back into your race pace, keep going and finish your race.
Swim. Bike. Run.
Three approachable distances, three different course experiences and one finish line celebration in Rainbow Park.
Swim
The race begins with a running beach start into Galveston Bay and a clearly marked course through open water.
- Water ranging from shin to waist depth approaching the first buoy.
- Approximately 6–7 feet deep between the course buoys.
- Return to the beach and follow the route to transition.
Bike
The mostly flat and mostly closed course follows the Texas City Dike and nearby coastal roads.
- Long, flat stretches make this a potentially fast course.
- Galveston Bay views extend across much of the ride.
- The exposed dike can make coastal wind part of the challenge.
Run
The closed run course combines waterfront stretches, Rainbow Park and an energetic finish area.
- Water and park views appear throughout the course.
- The final mile includes a groomed trail with a crushed surface.
- The finish and celebration area are inside Rainbow Park.
Finish where the celebration is waiting.
Your final run brings you into Rainbow Park, where spectators, teammates, volunteers, food after the race, awards and the finish line celebration come together.
The Breakaway King
The fastest verified male rider receives the exclusive King of the Breakaway bike jersey.
The Breakaway Queen
The fastest verified female rider receives the exclusive Queen of the Breakaway bike jersey.
What is available on course.
Event staff, volunteers and medical personnel are positioned throughout the venue to help athletes move confidently through race morning.
01Restrooms
Restrooms are available in transition. Additional portable restrooms are near the parking area.
02Hydration Stations
Water and Gatorade are available at the run exit, miles 1.3 and 2, and the finish.
03Course Medical
Medical staff are stationed at the finish and patrol the course. Notify the nearest event representative if assistance is needed.
Choose the division that fits you.
Most athletes choose Open. Specialty divisions are available for eligible athletes, and relay is available for two- or three-person teams.
Ready to race Texas City?
Swim Galveston Bay, ride the Texas City Dike and finish your race in Rainbow Park.