Blog

It’s that time again! In less than two weeks, some 500 athletes, mostly from the Yucatan Peninsula and large Mexican cities like Guadalajara, Monterrey and Mexico City, will swim, run and bike in the Mexican Caribbean and lush 326 acre Tres Rios Nature Park, which is home to 3 natural rivers, 10 cenotes (natural freshwater sinkholes), more than 120 species of plants and more than 90 species of animals.

There was a training session at Hacienda Tres Rios on Sunday for those who wanted to experience the route before the event.

New this year:

• This will be the 5^th edition of the Hacienda Tres Rios Sprint + Junior Triathlon.
• We expect an additional 100 participants
• There will be a fair on the beach for participants and their families. Entertainment, food and sponsors’ products will be available.
• A large parking lot will be open across the highway from the resort.
• We have created an alternate route for hotel operations, thus ensuring that there are no vehicles circulating within the hotel during the event.

One of the things that makes this event really special, are the junior categories:

6, 7 & 8 years

Distances: Swim 50m / Bike 1km / Run 500m

9 to 11 years

Distances: Swim 150m / Bike 4km / Run 1km

12 to 13 years

Distances: Swim 300m / Bike 8km / Run 1.5km

14 to 15 years

Distances: Swim 400m / Bike 10km / Run 2.5km

The adult categories include:

Swim 750 m / Bike 20 km / Run 5 km

Men

16 – 24 years

25 – 34 years

35 – 44 years

45 and up

Women

16 – 24 years

25 – 34 years

35 and up

Relays

Mixed & Men

Last year the pouring rain didn’t dampen the athletes’ determination, but this year we’re hoping for a sunny, cool day.

Special pricing is available for stays and day passes for those athletes and spectators that wish to enjoy the resort after the event.

For more information, please visit the Hacienda Tres Rios Sprint + Junior Triathlon website.