Rock the Rind Tall City Triathlon

Join us for the 2nd Annual Rock the Rind- Tall City Triathlon!

Midland Athletic Company is proud to host this acclaimed event as part of the Permian Athletic Event Series! Come out a race this SPRINT TRIATHLON and join us for the post- race swim party for the whole family. 

Rock the Rind is a SPRINT DISTANCE triathlon with a 500 meter swim, 11 mile bike and 3.1 mile run. This event begins at COM Aquatics with the transition area being in the north parking lot. Individual and relay options are both available. 

As part of The Permian Athletic Event Series we are happy to host an event that provides a unique opportunity for individuals to challenge themselves while creating comradery with others. We believe movement, relationships and the outdoors are essential pillars of health and this event is a bullseye for all three! Bring your friends, family, and/or co- workers for this fun filled event! 

Registration:

Relay Registration:

**Please read in its entirety**

Registering for the relay will be the same as forming a team. During registration you will be REQUIRED to either join an EXISTING group or create a NEW group. IF you create a NEW group you will create a GROUP PASSWORD to share with other group members.

Groups are required to have 2-3 participants. For a 2 person group, one participant will complete 2 events. For a 3 person group, each participant will complete 1 event.

The CAPTAIN of each team will be responsible for paying the entire race entry FEE. Once the fee is PAID, and the group is formed, other participants MUST sign themselves up under the team as well. This is REQUIRED to sign waivers and designate relay leg. There will be no associated cost or fees aside from the CAPTAIN signing up the team.

ALL TEAM MEMBERS must sign up through Run Sign Up!!

🏁🏁 Race Details 🏁🏁:

Date: July 13, 2024

Race Day Schedule:

🍉 Packet and Chip Pick Up            6:15am - 7:15am

🍉 Pool Warm-Up                           7:15m- 7:35am

🍉 Transition Closes                        7:40am

🍉  Pre- Race Meeting                     7:40am

🍉  Triathlon begins                        8:00am

🍉 Post Race Family Swim Party    10:00am- 12:00pm

Location: COM AQUATICS, 3003 N A Steet, Midland, TX 79705

Route: The 500 meter swim is a long course, snake swim through the main pool in the FMH Foundation Natatorium. Participants will enter T1 transition in the West parking lot and head west of Wadley towards Fair Grounds to access Loop 250. The bike course will be an out and back option via service roads on Loop 250 (maps will be provided). After T2 transition the participant begin the run through Windlands Park to North I Street. The run course will feature an out and back option as well. 

Race Perks: 

🍉   Post- race Swim Party for the Family 

🍉   Event Swag

🍉   Finisher Medal 

🍉  Post race refreshments

Hydration: Water at the transition areas! In addition, there will be (1) water station on the 5k run course. 

Race Packet Pick up: 

Runners can pick up their packets at these locations: 

Midland Athletic Company - 3326 N Midkiff Rd. Midland, TX 79705 

Friday, July 12, 2024 

10 AM - 6 PM  

COM AQUATICS, 3003 N A Steet, Midland, TX 79705

Saturday, July 13, 2024

6:15AM- 7:15AM

Volunteer Information: 

We cannot throw these races without you! Volunteering provides an opportunity to serve participants at aid stations, on the course with directions/support, with post race food and drinks, etc. Need community service hours? We are happy to accommodate you! 

Please email RD@midlandathleticcompany.com and let us know if you would like to take part by volunteering!

*Event times are subject to change

*We cannot guarantee event swag if registration is less than 3 weeks out

*Family pool party is limited to 50 participants

*Run and bike laws apply