04/18/2010 08:00
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 on April 18. This is a USA Triathlon (USAT) sanctioned event.
Race Website: http://starrscctx.com/events_cctri.html
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.
Timing
The race uses chip timing. Thanks to Redemption Race Timing.
Sponsors
A big thank you to all of the sponsors of the Corpus Christi Triathlon:
Platinum Sponsors
- Suntide Community Credit Union
- Ainsworth Trucking
- Miller BBQ
Gold Sponsors
- Fleet Feet Sports
- Armadillo Sport Chiropractic
- Dr. Michael Elizondo
- Skid O Can
Silver Sponsors
- Dr. Randy Fuentes
- 1st Community Bank
- Keva Juice
- Best Western Grande Marina Hotel
- The Pedal
- CCAC (Athletic Club)
- Special thanks to the Coast Guard Auxiliary and Jerry B’s Kayaks for their support and assistance
Bronze Sponsors
- Dawn English
- Whataburger
- Swimmin’ Stuff
- Andrews Distributing
- Team ALS
- U-Haul
