PLAYTRI - IRONMAN 70.3 DALLAS - LITTLE ELM

Playtri Little Elm Lake Triathlon & Run-Bike-Run

USA Triathlon Sanctioned Race

SPRINT TRIATHLON

500 meter swim, 16 mile bike, 5K run.

Swim - lake, water temperature may vary. View Wetsuit USA Triathlon Rules here. The temperature of the water will be determined on race morning and results will be announced.

Swimmers will line up in corrals reflecting their predicted swim time. Example: if your predicted swim time is 23 minutes; you will line up in a starting corral 20-25 minutes.

Bike - 2 loops,

Run - road and paved trails system of Little Elm

OLYMPIC TRIATHLON

1500 meter swim, 24 mile bike, 10K run.

Swim - lake, water temperature may vary. View Wetsuit USA Triathlon Rules here. The temperature of the water will be determined on race morning and results will be announced.

Swimmers will line up in corrals reflecting their predicted swim time. Example: if your predicted swim time is 23 minutes; you will line up in a starting corral 20-25 minutes.

Bike - 3 loops,

Run - road and on paved trails system of Little Elm

RUN-BIKE-RUN (DUATHLON)

1 mile run, 16 mile bike, 5K run.

Why is USAT one-day license required? Learn here is what USAT membership provides.

About USA Triathlon

COURSE NOTES:

The course officially closes at 11:00 am for all participants.

Eligibility - The minimum age to participate is 13 years. The right to accept or reject any entry is reserved. For younger participants, please contact [email protected].

Event contact: [email protected]

June 20, 2026 | Little Elm Park | 7:15AM Fun Run | 7:30AM 10K | 7:45AM 5K

*NEW LOCATION!

Sweety Miles & Watermelon Smiles!

Get ready to make sweet summer memories at our Melon Dash 10K, 5K & Fun Run at Little Elm Park in Little Elm, TX! With brand-new courses for the 10K and 5K and lots of easy parking, this race is the perfect family-friendly summer outing.

After crossing the finish line, the fun keeps going! This year conquer Watermelon Eating Contest, plus there will be awards, prizes, sponsor booths full of goodies, and ice-cold beer. And of course, there will be plenty of juicy, refreshing watermelon for everyone.

We can’t wait to see you and the whole family out there enjoying the sweetest race in Texas.

THE SWAG

REGISTRATION INCLUDES

• Short Sleeve Tech Shirt

• Custom Finisher Medal

• Race Bib

• Beer Garden (Must be over 21)

• After Party with Music by DJ Larry

• FREE Ice-Cold Watermelon

• FREE Parking

• Bag Check

VIRTUAL REGISTRATION INCLUDES

• Short Sleeve, Tech Shirt

• Custom Finisher Medal

• Customizable Bib

• Flexibility to run anywhere on your own time!

DISCOUNTS & PERKS

• VIP Parking Available for Purchase

• Youth discounts of $5 for 8 and under

• Senior discounts of $5 for 65 and over

• Groups of 4+ or more in the same transaction will get $5 off each registration

**$5 group discounts do not apply to Fun Run or Virtual Runs

***Discounts will be automatically applied at the end of your transaction.

NEW COURSE MAPS

INTERACTIVE 10K MAP

INTERACTIVE 5K MAP

• USATF Certification COMING SOON!

PACKET PICK UP DATES

NEWLY ADDED: Saturday, June 13, 2026 - 12 PM - 4 PM

Tinman Social - 199 Main St, Little Elm, TX 75068

Tuesday, June 16, 2026 - 10 AM - 6:30 PM

Fort Worth Running Company - 3000 S Hulen St. #158 Fort Worth, TX 76109

Wednesday, June 17, 2026 - 10 AM - 6:30 PM

Dallas Running Company - 1081 E Southlake Blvd Suite 160, Southlake, TX 76092

Thursday, June 18, 2026 - 10 AM - 6:30 PM

Dallas Running Company - 7200 Bishop Rd D-12, Plano, TX 75024

Friday, June 19, 2026 - 10 AM - 3 PM

Dallas Running Company - 7200 Bishop Rd D-12, Plano, TX 75024

Saturday, June 20, 2026 - 6:15 AM - 7:15 AM

Race Day - Little Elm Park - 136 Lighthouse Beach Dr, Little Elm, TX 75068

TEAMS & CORPORATE GROUPS

We see you showing up strong at our races—decked out in matching shirts, cheering each other on, and crossing that finish line together. Now, let’s hook your crew up with the perks, recognition, and spotlight you deserve! When you register as a team or group, you’ll unlock exclusive benefits. Whether you’re a corporate crew, a running club, or just a pack of friends who love to race together, we’re here to celebrate your team pride every step of the way.

GOT QUESTIONS?

Check out the website for more information.

Trouble getting registered? Please call Race Roster at 855-969-5515 and they will help!

Start times: Fun Run - 7:30am; 5K - 7:50am

Divisions & Age Groups

5K Divisions

Male and Female divisions. Age groups: 0-8, 9-11, 12-14, 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70+

Fun Run for All ages!

Packet Pickup

In person:

6/27: 11am - 6pm / Fleet Feet Frisco, 8300 Gaylord Parkway #24, Frisco, TX 75034

6/29 - 7/3 : 6:30am - 9pm / The Colony Recreation Center, 5151 N Colony Blvd The Colony, TX 75056

7/4 Race Day : 6:30am - 7:30am / Stewart Creek Park, 3700 Sparks Rd. The Colony, TX 75056

Awards

5K Awards - Finisher medals for all participants! Trophies for overall and masters winners and specialty medals for the first 3 in each age group and division.

Fun Run Awards - Finisher medals for all participants! Goody bags to all finishers 12 and under. This is a "for fun" event and times will not be recorded.

Finisher Medals

Finisher medals for EVERYONE!

T-shirts for the first 700 people that register!

🎆 Ready to Start Your 4th with a Bang? 🏃‍♂️💨

Forget the snooze button—this Independence Day, we’re trading the pillow for the pavement! Kick off your holiday with high energy, heavy breathing, and a whole lot of red, white, and blue at the Firecracker 5K.

Whether you’re a seasoned sprinter looking for a personal best or a casual jogger just here for the post-race hot dogs, we want YOU on the starting line.

🕒 The Details:

When: July 4th, 2026

Where: Lakefront Trail, Little Elm, TX

Attire: The more patriotic, the better. Think sequins, stripes, and stars!

🏆 Why Run?

Towers Tap House will host the party! Brunch Pass Included - All American hot dog and beer or mimosa for those over 21 years of age (must be 21 bring I.D.)

Earn your beer and hot dog! Burn those calories before the first burger even hits the grill.

The Swag: Exclusive Firecracker finisher medals and tees for all participants.

Bragging Rights: Be the person who accomplished something epic before noon.

Canine Costume Contest

Winners will be announced before the start of the race. Dress up your pup and come on for a walk! The best dressed up pups will be awarded 1st, 2nd and 3rd place! (Fun prizes for winners)

Virtual Race

No packet pickup for virtual participant. Virtual runners will receive a t-shirt and finisher medal via mail during the week after the race.

Course Notes

The use of personal music devices during the race is strongly discouraged. To enjoy all that participating in a race has to offer and for the safety of all participants, race management encourages a headphone-free environment during the event.

Safety has always been, and will continue to be, a top priority. Please be mindful of the other participants and respect the race personnel to ensure a safe and enjoyable race for everyone.

Per USATF safety rules and insurance, no pets are allowed on the 5K. Strollers are allowed to be safely integrated into the event.

Pets are welcome in the 1M fun event.

The minimum age to participate in the 5K is 6 and no minimum age for the 1 mile.

Race Day Management reserves the right to change any event course at any time due to safety, weather conditions, or other production concerns.

Timing

The 5K is a chip timed event. Each participant will be required to wear a timing chip in order to be counted in the results. We will be using disposable timing tags for this event that you will receive with your bib at packet pickup.

The 1M fun run will not be timed.

Please wear your bib visibly on the FRONT for timing purposes and your FINISHER PHOTO to be CAPTURED!

Race Day Schedule

6:30AM Late packet pickup and registration (if available)

7:45AM 1K Fun Run Start

8:00AM Canine Costume Contest

8:05 5K Start

8:45AM Brunch starts!

9:05AM Awards

Awards

5K: Top Finisher Overall Male and Female

Top Finisher Masters & Grand Masters Male and Female

3 Top Male and Female Finishers in Age Groups 14 & Under, 15-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70-79, 80+

1M fun run is not timed, no awards, just fun.