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Pioneer Power Sprint Triathlon & 5k 2027

Date
Sunday, July 18, 2027
Start time
6:45 AM start (Chicago)
Entry fee
From $24 · goes up to $85 on Dec 2, 2026
Fundraising
Takes optional donations when you register
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Events and entry fees

EventDistanceWhenEntry feeCap
Pioneer Power Sprint Triathlon Age Group Division–Jul 18, 20276:45 AM$65$85 after Dec 2, 2026–
Pioneer Power Sprint Triathlon Athena Division (female athletes 165lbs+)–Jul 18, 20276:45 AM$65$85 after Dec 2, 2026–
Pioneer Power Sprint Triathlon Clydesdale Division (male athletes 220lbs+)–Jul 18, 20276:45 AM$65$85 after Dec 2, 2026–
Pioneer Power Sprint Triathlon Team–Jul 18, 20276:45 AM$165–
Pioneer Power Sprint 5k Run/Walk5KJul 18, 20277:15 AM$24$29 after Dec 2, 2026–
Pioneer Power Sprint Triathlon RelayRelayJul 18, 20277:15 AM$165–

Entry fees exclude processing fees. Prices and dates come from the race's registration page and refresh nightly.

Race day planning

Entry fee schedule

  • Pioneer Power Sprint Triathlon Age Group Division and Pioneer Power Sprint Triathlon Athena Division (female athletes 165lbs+) and Pioneer Power Sprint Triathlon Clydesdale Division (male athletes 220lbs+): $65 until Dec 2, then $85 until Dec 16, then $65 until Jan 6, then $85 until Jun 2, then $89 until Jul 14, then $95 until Jul 18.
  • Pioneer Power Sprint Triathlon Team and Pioneer Power Sprint Triathlon Relay: $165 until Jul 18.
  • Pioneer Power Sprint 5k Run/Walk: $24 until Dec 2, then $29 until Dec 16, then $24 until Jan 6, then $29 until Jun 2, then $32 until Jul 14, then $35 until Jul 18.

Online registration closes Jul 18, 2027, unless the race fills first.

How the price compares

At $24, entry is about 31 percent below a typical 5K in Texas, which costs $35 right now.

What a typical finish looks like

A typical finisher at a 5K in Denton runs 38:35, about 12:25 a mile, based on 15 races with published results. Women typically finish in 39:20 and men in 32:42.

Light and altitude

Sunrise on race morning is at about 6:31 AM, and the Pioneer Power Sprint Triathlon Age Group Division starts at 6:45 AM. The start sits about 630 feet above sea level.

Fees exclude processing fees. Comparisons use current entry fees and published results from races nearby.

Start location and course

Texas Woman's University, Denton, TX 76209

The pin marks the address the race lists, which is usually the start. The organizers have not shared a course map with us yet.

Pioneer Power Sprint Triathlon Age Group Division

241
finishers
1:17:12
median
49:59
winning time
34% / 66%
women / men
median 1:17:1252:442:12:50
Finish times, fastest to slowest. Each bar is a slice of the field; the dashed line is the median.

Pioneer Power Sprint 5k Run/Walk

207
finishers
38:17
median (11:58 /mi)
18:31
winning time
58% / 42%
women / men

Pioneer Power Sprint Triathlon Clydesdale Division (male athletes 220lbs+)

14
finishers
1:25:05
median
1:18:32
winning time
–
women / men

Aggregated from official results (RunFAR Racing Services, Inc.) for Pioneer Power Sprint Triathlon & 5k. Individual finisher names are not stored here.

How fast do you need to be at Pioneer Power Sprint Triathlon & 5k?

At the 2026 Pioneer Power Sprint Triathlon Age Group Division, the fastest tenth finished in 1:01:11 or better, the top quarter in 1:07:39, and half the field in 1:17:12; the last tenth came in after 1:40:49.

At the 2026 Pioneer Power Sprint 5k Run/Walk, the fastest tenth finished in 26:01 or better, the top quarter in 30:53, and half the field in 38:17; the last tenth came in after 55:09.

At the 2026 Pioneer Power Sprint Triathlon Clydesdale Division (male athletes 220lbs+), the fastest tenth finished in 1:19:41 or better, the top quarter in 1:20:37, and half the field in 1:25:05; the last tenth came in after 1:43:37.

Third place by age group, 2026 Pioneer Power Sprint Triathlon Age Group Division
AgeWomenMen
Under 20n/a59:09
20-291:13:1556:16
30-391:09:5156:06
40-491:07:5054:33
50-591:10:1555:02
60-69n/a1:10:12
70+n/a1:14:59

Groups with fewer than five finishers are left out. Awards vary by race; check the race's rules.

What would my time get me?

Where a finish time would have placed in 2026.

Finishers by year

Up 27 percent since 2021.

All events combined, from official results.

Pioneer Power Sprint Triathlon & 5k Other year by year

From 2021 to 2026, the field went from 241 to 241 finishers, and the median time dropped from 1:41:08 to 1:17:12.

YearFinishersMedianFastest tenthWinner
2026241 (+7%)1:17:12under 1:01:1149:59
2025225 (-2%)1:43:34under 1:21:121:02:49
2024229 (+29%)1:37:51under 1:16:151:08:16
2023177 (+5%)1:36:47under 1:16:031:04:29
2022169 (-30%)1:42:29under 1:20:541:13:43
20212411:41:08under 1:20:401:04:05

From each year's official results for the Other; virtual options are left out.

How fast is it?

About average for Texas 5Ks

The fastest quarter of the 2026 5K field finished under 30:53, against 30:02 in a typical Texas 5K, so times here are about average.

Compares the fastest quarter of each field, so walkers and first-timers do not skew it. It reflects the course and the field together: a flat course, cool weather, or a competitive crowd all make times faster.

Typical race-day weather

Around July 18 the day usually runs from 78°F at dawn to 97°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 13% of days. Cold snaps dip to 72°F and hot years reach 103°F.

Based on 75 days within a week of the date over the last 5 years, from historical weather for the start area. Not a forecast.

From the race's page

What the organizers of Pioneer Power Sprint Triathlon & 5k cover on their registration page, in brief.

Schedule and packet pickup

Packet Pickup

2-6pm Wednesday July 14, 2027. TWU Fitness & Recreation Center. 1607 North Bell Ave. Denton, TX 76209. 2-6pm Thursday July 15, 2027. Bike Mart. 1451 W Campbell Rd. Richardson, TX 75080. 12-4pm Saturday July 17, 2027. Bear Creek Running Co…

Schedule and packet pickup

Race Day Schedule

RACE DAY SCHEDULE. Race Day, July 19, 2026. 5:00 a.m: Wake up! 5:15 a.m.: Seriously.WAKE UP! 5:45 a.m:Body marking begins and Transition Opens. 6:30 a.m.: Transition Closes. 6:45 a.m: Triathlon event BEGINS. 7:00 a.m. 5k event BEGINS. 8:00…

Schedule and packet pickup

Packet Pickup

2-6pm Wednesday July 14, 2027. TWU Fitness & Recreation Center. 1607 North Bell Ave. Denton, TX 76209. 2-6pm Thursday July 15, 2027. Bike Mart. 1451 W Campbell Rd. Richardson, TX 75080. 12-4pm Saturday July 17, 2027. Bear Creek Running Co…

Schedule and packet pickup

Race Day Schedule

Race Day, July 19, 2026. 5:00 a.m.: Wake up! 5:15 a.m.: Seriously.WAKE UP! 5:45 a.m.: Body marking begins and Transition Opens. 6:30 a.m.: Transition Closes. 6:45 a.m. Triathlon event BEGINS. 7:00 a.m. 5k event BEGINS. 8:30 a.m. POST PARTY…

Course

Transition Map

Body Marking and Transition Opens at 5:45am. You will be body marked prior to entering transition by volunteers. You can also body mark yourself prior to arriving to the race. Have a friend write your race number (located on your bib) on…

Course

Swim Map

The swim portion is a 200-yard distance. Please line up according to your race number.

Full details on the race's RunSignup page

Race details

Where
Texas Woman's University, Denton, TX 76209Map
Course
Road
Start elevation
About 630 feet
Included with entry
Pioneer Power Sprint Commemorative Swag!
Donations
Accepted when you register
Distances
5K, Relay
Editions
2027 (Jul 18, 2027), 2026 (Jul 19, 2026), 2025 (Jul 20, 2025), 2024 (Jul 21, 2024), 2023 (Jul 16, 2023), 2022 (Jul 17, 2022)

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Quick answers

When is Pioneer Power Sprint Triathlon & 5k?
Sunday, July 18, 2027, starting at 6:45 AM.
How much does it cost?
Entry starts at $24 before processing fees, and rises to $85 on Dec 2, 2026.
When does registration close?
Online registration closes Jul 18, 2027, unless the race fills first.
Is the entry fee high for Texas?
At $24, entry is about 31 percent below a typical 5K in Texas, which costs $35 right now.
Can I donate to a cause when I register?
Yes. The registration form offers an optional donation, usually for the charity or nonprofit the race supports. The race's own page names the cause.
What distances can I run?
5K, Relay.
How big is it, and how fast?
In 2026, 241 runners finished the Pioneer Power Sprint Triathlon Age Group Division; the median finish was 1:17:12 and the winner ran 49:59.
Is it a fast course?
The fastest quarter of the 2026 5K field finished under 30:53, against 30:02 in a typical Texas 5K, so times here are about average.
Where does it start?
Texas Woman's University, Denton, TX 76209.

From the organizers

This race consists of the following: Individual, Team Competition, 3 Person Relay and a 5K.

Individual Competition: Sign up to participate as an individual. We will have age groups in 5 year increments.

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