Capital of Texas Triathlon Multi-Sport Expo

Date: May 27, 2012
Venue: Palmer Event Center 900 Barton Springs Road, Austin, Texas
Contact: Michelle Murdough, Expo Director
Phone: 512-404-4500
Email: mmurdough@austin.rr.com
Web: www.captextri.com

The 21st Annual Capital of Texas Triathlon has emerged as one of the nation’s premier triathlons. With its 20 year history, the CapTexTri has helped make Austin one of the top three triathlon racing destinations in the United States. Athletes from around the world love to travel to Austin and start their summer by taking part in this wide range of events.

* Concurrent triathlons for novice, mid-level, experienced, and elite triathletes.

* Disabled military athletes participating as part of the Wounded Warrior Disabled Sports Project, starting with the Wounded Warriors Dinner and Silent Auction.

* The Austentatious Doggy Du Dash, where dogs and their owners swim and run.

* A Kids K Run for children 5 to 11, with medals for all that finish the 0.62 mile course.

* The all-day Multisport and Fitness Expo with exhibit booths and seminars

*Admission to the expo is FREE and open to the public.

*In addition each athlete must come to the expo to complete the registration process.

*The CapTexTri Expo expects close to 3,000 athletes and over 7,000 visitors.

Expected Attendance

Annually the event attracts over 15,000 athletes, spectators and volunteers over the course of five days. In 2010 athletes represented 10 foreign countries and 33 states at the event.

The Primary Beneficiary

The Wounded Warrior Disabled Sports Project – Nonprofit which provides adaptive equipment, sports training, and travel accommodations to sporting events to support veterans severely wounded in combat in Iraq and Afghanistan.

Please note that Expo details are subject to change. Always contact  Expo management directly for up to date contest details or any questions. And be sure to visit the Expo website for all information: www.captextri.com