STARRS Triathlon Club: Corpus Christi Triathlon

News

STARRS forum is back
And you thought this day would never come. The forum is a place to ask questions, connect with other members, post classifieds, etc. So start posting away!
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Crowd supports Barb
On 8/15 approximately 120 cyclists, along with CC Roadrunners and other supporters, traveled to Swantner Park for a prayer service and show of support for Barb Savell. The ride also helped raise awareness for road safety.
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Volunteers Needed 8/8
The STARR Trek is one of our club's signature events, and we welcome a lot of new athletes to the sport of triathlon. We need your help to hold a first-class event. Please volunteer for the race on 8/8 and/or for setup the evening of 8/7.
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RTN Deal
Runner Triathlete News is no longer a free subscription, but they're offering a big discount if at least 12 of our members subscribe through STARRS.
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Brewsters Bash
STARRS recently had a great meeting at Brewster's, featuring guest speakers, free appetizers and drinks, and door prizes.
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STARRS gear on sale
STARRS has a lot of club apparel in stock and on sale, from jerseys and shorts to socks and arm warmers. This is a great chance to get some club-themed gear for cheaper than usual. Check our apparel page for the complete inventory.

Upcoming Events

Special Wed Night Ride
July 29, Lamar Park
At 6 p.m., we will meet before the Wednesday Night Ride to award checks to the Tarpon Foundation scholarship. The ride to follow will be dedicated to the recovery of Barb Savell and to the memory of Donnie Kloster and Dennis Lee.

First tri clinic
Ongoing summer series
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STARRS monthly meeting
August 4, 2009, 7 p.m.
Brewster's.

STARR Trek Triathlon
August 8, 2009
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Conquor the Coast
September 26, 2009
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Keep Texas Wild Triathlon
October 11, 2009
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The Corpus Christi Triathlon and Duathlon

Try the Tri: 1K swim / 30K bike / 5K run

or Do the Du: 5K run / 30K bike / 5K run

The 2009 Corpus Christi Triathlon and Duathlon took place April 26, 2009 at Cole Park, located on beautiful Ocean Drive in Corpus Christi, Texas. (The 2010 race date is not yet set, but the race generally takes place on a Sunday in late April.) This is a USA Triathlon (USAT) sanctioned event.

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Proceeds from the race benefit endowed scholarships for athletes at Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi.

Course

The course is scenic, flat, and fast. The swim (known as "the toughest swim in Texas") is an out-and-back course in Corpus Christi Bay. Water conditions range from smooth to choppy, depending on wind. Wetsuits are recommended but not required (average April water temperature is 73). There is a 50-minute cutoff for the swim. The bike and run courses are the same for the triathlon and duathlon. Cyclists ride and out-and-back course down Ocean Drive, turning at the naval base. The run winds through Cole Park by the bay.

Course map

Timing

The race uses chip timing.

Registration

Registration for 2010 is not yet open.