PELICAN TRIATHLON



KIDS & ADULT BEGINNER TRIATHLON

IF YOU ARE LOOKING FOR A RACE TO EASE YOU INTO THE SPORT OF TRIATHLON OR WANT TO INTRODUCE YOUR CHILD TO THE SPORT THEN THE PELICAN TRIATHLON IS FOR YOU.

KIDS DISTANCES ARE 100 YD SWIM/3 MILE BIKE/ 1K RUN.

ADULT DISTANCES ARE 200 YD SWIM/ 6 MILE BIKE / 2 MILE RUN.

THE SWIM WILL BE IN THE LAZY RIVER. THE BIKE WILL BE A (1) 3-MILE LOOP FOR KIDS AND A (2) 3-MILE LOOP FOR THE ADULTS. THE RUN COURSE WILL BE ON SPAR PROPERTY FOR EASY SPECTATING. GREAT SHIRTS FOR REGISTERING AND PLENTY OF GOOD FOOD AND DRINK FOR THE AFTER PARTY. SEE YOU THERE. COME TRI WITH US!



REGISTRATION FEES (EARLY & LATE FEES & DATES):

KIDS TRI - NOW TILL 8/1/25 - $40

8/2/25 TILL 8/20/25 - $45

8/21/25 AND 8/22/25 - $50

ADULT TRI - NOW TILL 8/1/25 - $50

8/2/25 TILL 8/20/25 - $55

8/21/25 AND 8/22/25 - $60



BONS TEMPS TRIATHLETES REGISTRATION REFUND AND CANCELLATION POLICY:
WHEN YOU REGISTER FOR THIS EVENT, YOU ARE MAKING A NON-REFUNDABLE/ NON-TRANSFERABLE DECISION.
THERE ARE NO REFUNDS, DEFERRALS, OR BIB EXCHANGES.
BONS TEMPS TRIATHLON CLUB DOES NOT ISSUE REFUNDS IF THE EVENT IS CANCELLED DUE TO CIRCUMSTANCES OUT OF OUR CONTROL.THIS POLICY STAYS IN EFFECT IN NATURAL DISASTER, PANDEMIC, WHETHER YOU EXPERIENCE ILLNESS/INJURY/UNEXPECTED TRAVEL/EMERGENCY OR OTHER.
WE WORK INCREDIBLY HARD TO PUT ON OUR RACES AND WE PERSONALLY UNDERSTAND THE TRAINING AND HARD WORK RUNNERS UNDERGO, SO THE LAST THING WE WANT TO DO IS CANCEL A RACE.



RACE DAY SCHEDULE

ADULT TRIATHLON

5:30 AM TO 6:30 AM ATHLETE CHECKIN ADULT TRI

5:40 AM TO 6:40 AM TRANSITION OPEN FOR ADULT TRI

6:45 AM TO 6:55 AM PRE RACE BRIEFING FOR ADULT TRI

7:00 AM ADULT TRI STARTS

8:15 AM-8:30 AM ADULT TRI AWARDS

KIDS TRIATHLON

7:30 AM TO 8:30 AM ATHLETE CHECK-IN KIDS TRI

8:00AM OR WHEN THE LAST ADULT ATHLETE STARTS THE RUN COURSE, TRANSITION OPENS FOR THE KIDS TRIATHLON

8:50 AM TO 9:00 AM PRE RACE BRIEFING KIDS TRI

9:00 AM KIDS TRI STARTS

10:00 AM - KIDS TRI AWARDS





PACKET PICKUP (LOCATION, DATE & TIME):

FRIDAY, AUGUST 22, 2025, 2:00PM - 5:00PM

SOUTHERN SPECIALTY PRODUCTS

615 E. PRIEN LAKE ROAD

LAKE CHARLES, LA 70601



SATURDAY, AUGUST 23, 2025

5:30AM-6:30AM ADULT TRI AND 7:30AM-8:30AM KIDS TRI
SPAR WATERPARK
933 WEST PARISH ROAD
SULPHUR, LA 70663



WHAT TO BRING
REGISTERED PARTICIPANTS NEED THE CONFIRMATION RECEIPT FROM RUNSIGNUP.COM FOR PACKET PICK-UP AND PROOF OF USAT MEMBERSHIP. REGISTERED PARTICIPANTS MAY ALSO FIND THEIR REGISTRATION CONFIRMATION BY SELECTING PARTICIPANT TRACKING IN MENU OPTION ON WEBSITE. PRINTED COPY OR DIGITAL SCREEN SHOTS ARE ACCEPTABLE.

PROXY PICKUP
PROXY PICKUP IS ALLOWED FOR IMMEDIATE FAMILY MEMBERS, HUSBAND/WIFE/SIBLING, WITH IDENTIFICATION AND COPY OF PARTICIPANTS REGISTRATION CONFIRMATION. PRINTED COPY OR DIGITAL SCREEN SHOTS ARE ACCEPTABLE.



AWARDS AND AGE GROUPS CATEGORIES:

AWARDS WILL BE ISSUED TO THE FOLLOWING CATEGORIES:
OVERALL MALE AND FEMALE
TOP MALE AND FEMALE RUNNERS (1ST & 2ND PLACE & 3RD PLACE) IN EACH AGE GROUP: 6-8, 9-11, 12-14 FOR KIDS TRIATHLON AND 15-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50+ FOR ADULT TRIATHLON

REGISTERED PARTICIPANTS WHO FINISH THE PELICAN TRIATHLON WILL RECEIVE A UNIQUE FINISHERS COMMEMORATIVE MEDAL. IF A REGISTERED FINISHER DOES NOT RECEIVE MEDAL ON RACE DAY, YOUR MEDAL WILL BE MAILED TO ADDRESS LISTED ON REGISTRATION.



WEATHER

RACE DAY WEATHER IS UNPREDICTABLE, AND THIS IS AN OUTDOOR EVENT. OUR PRIORITY IS SAFETY FOR RACERS AND VOLUNTEERS. BARRING AN INCOMING HURRICANE, WE WILL NOT MAKE RACE DAY DECISIONS REGARDING WEATHER UNTIL CLOSE TO THE RACE START. LISTEN FOR ANNOUNCEMENTS.

SHOULD MOTHER NATURE NOT COOPERATE WITH US ON RACE DAY WE RESERVE THE RIGHT TO CANCEL OR ALTER THE RACE IF WE FEEL CONDITIONS ARE UNSAFE. WE WILL NOT MAKE THAT DECISION UNTIL START TIME ON RACE DAY. OUR WEATHER IS SO UNPREDICTABLE THAT FORECASTING IS CHALLENGING MOST DAYS. THE RACE MAY TAKE PLACE IN LIGHT RAIN BUT NOT LIGHTNING. DEPENDING ON THE WEATHER, THE RACE COULD BE DELAYED, ALTERED, OR CANCELLED.



NEW TO TRIATHLONS?

USA TRIATHLON HAS A MULTITUDE OF INFORMATION ON YOUTH AND AGE GROUP RACING. HERE ARE A FEW LINKS TO HELP YOU GET STARTED ON YOUR TRIATHLON TRAINING! BECOME A MEMBER! GET RACING!

Youth Triathlon information = TIPS FOR YOUR FIRST RACE [https://www.usatriathlon.org/multisport/youth]

Adult Triathlon information = USAT Multisport Rules [https://www.usatriathlon.org/multisport/rules]



GET YOUR GEAR! WHAT GEAR IS NEEDED FOR A TRIATHLON.

SWIM

* Swimsuit: Should be comfortable and form-fitting swimsuit or a trisuit .
* Goggles: Must fit comfortably and provide a clear field of vision. Look for anti-fog lenses and adjustable straps.
* Swim cap: (Provided with registration) A swim cap helps keep hair out of your face and reduces drag in the water.

BIKE

* Bicycle: Must bring your own bicycle for event. Either a road or triathlon bike is recommended, but any bike in good condition will do. Make sure it is properly adjusted to your height and has good brakes.
* Bike helmet: A helmet is MANDATORY in all triathlons. Choose a helmet that fits properly and meets safety standards.
* Cycling shoes (optional): Cycling shoes with cleats that clip into your pedals can improve your power and efficiency on the bike.
* Sunglasses: Sunglasses can protect your eyes from the sun, wind and debris while cycling.

RUN

* Running shoes: Must bring your own shoes for the event. Choose running shoes that fit well and provide support for your feet and ankles.
* Hat/visor: (optional) A hat or visor can help keep the sun out of your eyes and protect your face from UV rays.
* Race belt: (optional) A race belt can hold your bib number and make it easy to switch from biking to running.



VOLUNTEERS

Volunteers are a vital part of making the Pelican Triathlon a success. If you would like to volunteer we would love for you to be a part of our event. Please click on the Volunteer tab on the left of the page for more information on Volunteer positions and tasks.

Registration Table: 5:30AM to 6:30AM

Body Marking: 5:15AM to 6:30AM AND 7:30AM to 8:30AM

Swim event: 6:30AM to 10:00AM (in water assistance)

Bike event: 6:30AM to 10:00AM (bike mount area and on course direction)

Run event: 6:30AM to 10:00AM (water spot and on course direction)

Finish line: 6:30AM to 10:00AM (timer assist and hydration support)



POINT OF VIEW. RACE PARTICIPANT IN 2023 PELICAN TRIATHLON

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KHZvyLXNPgo