70.3 Distance
Just over a mile in the water. Nearly fifty-six miles on the bike through rolling Hill Country terrain. A half marathon on foot (13.1 miles). Six to seven hours of sustained effort that feels, at the finish, like the most important thing you've ever done. This is the legendary Kerrville 70.3.
Sunday at Kerrville. This is where commitment becomes reality.
Deep in the Heart of Texas
The 70.3. The Legendary Kerrville Half.
Seventy-point-three miles of sustained effort through the Texas Hill Country. The swim is over a mile in the Guadalupe River. The bike is nearly fifty-six miles of rolling terrain with climbs that test your strength and descents that reward your courage. The half marathon finishes through Kerrville with spectators who know exactly what you've just accomplished.
This is the distance that changes athletes. This is the distance that turns training hours into identity. When you finish a 70.3, you carry that finish with you for the rest of your life.
The Kerrville 70.3 is legendary for a reason. The course. The community. The celebration that follows.
Split Transition: A Unique Challenge
Kerrville uses a split transition format. T1 and T2 are in separate locations. You'll set up gear at both transition areas before the race. This adds a unique logistical dimension to your race preparation.
Plan your gear bags carefully. Know what's at T1 and what's at T2. Practice your transitions in training. The pre-race briefing walks through every detail.
Athletes who prepare for split transition gain a real advantage. Those extra minutes saved in transition can mean the difference between hitting your goal time and missing it.
70.3 Training Is a Real Commitment
A 70.3 requires 10-15 hours of training per week for 16-20 weeks. Long rides. Long runs. Open water swims. Brick workouts. Nutrition practice. Mental preparation.
This is not a casual commitment. This is a lifestyle choice for four to five months. You'll restructure your weekends around long workouts. You'll learn what your body needs to sustain effort for six to seven hours.
Our training plans guide every week. Structured workouts. Recovery protocols. Nutrition guidance. By race day, you won't hope you're ready. You'll know.
Why Athletes Return to the Kerrville 70.3
Ask any athlete who's finished the Kerrville 70.3 why they come back. The answer is always the same: the course, the community, and the celebration.
The Hill Country course is beautiful and challenging. The small-town community treats every athlete like family. The post-race celebration on the Guadalupe River is the best in triathlon.
Athletes who race Kerrville once become Kerrville athletes for life. They return year after year. They bring friends. They build traditions around this race weekend.
Join the tradition. Race the Kerrville 70.3. Understand why athletes never stop coming back.
FAQs
The 70.3 has strict cut-off times. Swim cutoff is 1 hour 10 minutes. Bike cutoff is 5 hours 30 minutes from race start. Overall course cutoff is 8 hours 30 minutes. Athletes who do not meet these cutoffs will be pulled from the course.
Wetsuits are optional depending on water temperature. If worn, they must be 5mm or less. The Guadalupe River in late September is typically 73-79°F. Under USAT rules, wetsuits are permitted at typical September temperatures.
Our water safety team includes fully qualified lifeguards and kayak support on course. If you experience difficulty, lie on your back and raise your arm. A kayak will come to you. The 1.2-mile swim in the Guadalupe River has full course coverage.
Yes. Kerrville uses a split transition format. T1 (swim-to-bike) and T2 (bike-to-run) are in separate locations. You will set up gear at both transition areas before the race. This is especially important for 70.3 athletes who need to plan nutrition and gear across two locations.
Yes. Aid stations are located at key points on the bike and run courses providing water and electrolyte. Carry your own nutrition for the bike. The half marathon run course has aid stations approximately every 1.5 miles. Plan your nutrition strategy in training.
