High Five Events

H-E-B named presenting sponsor of Republic of Texas Triathlon

2012-02-22T06:39:00.000-08:00

Austin, Texas (February 2012) – High Five Events, Jack & Adam’s Bicycles, and Ryan Sanders Entertainment are proud to announce H-E-B grocery store as a presenting sponsor of The Republic of Texas Triathlon, to be held in Corpus Christi, Texas on April 14-15, 2012.

The Republic of Texas Triathlon is a two day festival consisting of three triathlons, a fun run for kids, and a health and fitness expo. The triathlons include a Sprint distance (400m swim, 11-mile bike and 2 mile run), Olympic distance (1500m swim, 40 kilometer bike and 10 kilometer run), and a Half Distance (1.2 mile swim, 56 mile bike and 13.1 mile run) which make the event appealing for both beginners and seasoned triathletes. This event is produced by Austin, Texas based High Five Events.

“We think being healthy and active should be fun, and not a chore”, says Dan Carroll of High Five Events. “We love triathlon and we think it is a perfect goal for those looking to make a change and to lead a healthy lifestyle. Our events are designed as a challenge to people of all abilities and backgrounds, and also to be a celebration of fitness. They are known for being a lot of fun. We are thrilled to partner with H-E-B on our biggest events. Together we hope to show many people a fun path to health and fitness.”

“We at H-E-B are excited about helping Texans fight the war against obesity by finding new ways to enjoy physical activity! As we partner with High Five Events with the Republic of Texas Triathlon in Corpus Christi and the Kerrville Triathlon, we are proud to support opportunities for Texans to Tri-it!”, says Craig Boyan, President & Chief Operating Officer, H-E-B Grocery Company.

Proceeds from The Republic of Texas Triathlon will benefit ACTIVE Life (http://www.activelifehq.org/) and several other non-profits and fitness programs.

About High Five Events

High Five Events is a multi-sport event production company and the official race director for Jack & Adam’s Bicycles events. High Five Events produces many of the largest triathlons in Texas and provides event management consulting and equipment leasing services to over 30 events per year. www.highfiveevents.com

About Jack and Adam’s Bicycles

Located in Austin, TX, Jack and Adam’s Bicycles is a complete triathlon and road cycling store. Founded in 2004, it has been voted Best Triathlon Store in Texas every year since its inception. The store is renowned for its friendly service, incredible product support, and community involvement. www.jackandadams.com

About Ryan Sanders Entertainment

Ryan-Sanders Entertainment, a division of Ryan-Sanders Baseball, is the company’s special events arm. Ryan-Sanders entertainment has produced concerts, music festivals, boxing, professional soccer and professional women’s fast pitch softball at The Dell Diamond in Round Rock and Corpus Christi’s Whataburger Field. Whataburger Field is home of the Corpus Christi Hooks, the most successful professional sports franchise in Coastal Bend history. The Hooks have drawn over 3,000,000 fans in their seven-year existence.

About H-E-B

H-E-B, with sales of more than $16 billion, operates more than 330 stores in Texas and Mexico. Known for its innovation and community service, H-E-B celebrated its 107 anniversary in 2012. Recognized for its fresh food, quality products, convenient services, and a commitment to environmental responsibility and sustainability, H-E-B strives to provide the best customer experience at everyday low prices. Based in San Antonio, H-E-B employs more than 76,000 Partners and serves millions of customers in more than 150 communities.

www.heb.com

Event Website

www.republicoftexastri.com

2011 Kerrville Triathlon Participant Guide

2011-09-25T09:49:00.001-07:00

The 2011 Participant Guide is now published at: http://www.kerrvilletri.com/athletes_participant_guide.asp

Kerrville Tri: Hotel Rooms are Available!

2011-09-22T12:17:00.000-07:00

As of today the following accommodations are available event weekend:

Big Texan Inn

Days Inn of Kerrville

Guadalupe RV Park

Kerrville Schreiner Park

Registration will remain open through at least Friday, September 30th.

Austin Tri makes Outside Magazine's list of The 15 Best Big City Races in America!

2011-09-19T13:27:00.001-07:00

http://www.outsideonline.com/fitness/endurance-training/Critical-Mass.html

Kerrville Water Quality & Swim Update

2011-09-14T06:35:00.000-07:00

High Five Events is pleased to announce that the swim portion of the Kerrville Triathlon will take place as planned. The water is adequate depth for swimming and the Upper Guadalupe River Authority (UGRA) tests show that the bacteria levels in the water represent a low risk.

Observations by the event staff found the water visibility is about 5ft and there is little to no debris in the water. There are a few stumps and branches that have been exposed due to the low water level, but those will be removed prior to the triathlon. The preliminary water temperature is 77 degrees.

The low water levels make access to the water difficult from the shore line at the location of the swim start and swim finish. Special ramps will be built for the triathlon to provide easy access into and out of the water.

The Upper Guadalupe River Authority (www.UGRA.org) conducts Swimability Studies on a weekly basis throughout the summer. The latest test on September 6, 2011 shows that the levels are well below the threshold level considered safe for swimming. The test results may be viewed here: http://www.ugra.org/pdfs/Swimability2011.pdf. The location of the Kerrville Triathlon swim is the UGRA Dam. UGRA will conduct a test the week prior to the triathlon.

Water Temp & Wetsuits

2011-09-03T20:25:00.001-07:00

The official water temperature for the 2011 AVIA Austin Triathlon is 83 degrees Fahrenheit. Due to the warm air and water temperatures, wetsuits will not be legal for any participants.

2011 AVIA Austin Tri Participant Guide

2011-08-29T18:32:00.001-07:00

The AVIA Austin Triathlon Participant Guide is available for viewing and download at http://www.scribd.com/doc/63537104/Austin-Tri-Guide-2011. A hard copy of the guide will be included in the race packet.

World-Class Triathlon Coming to Corpus Christi

2011-08-21T11:46:00.000-07:00

World-Class Triathlon Coming to Corpus Christi

Event to Offer Great Experience for Beginners and Veterans

(Corpus Christi, TX) – Officials from the City of Corpus Christi, High Five Events, Jack & Adam’s Bicycles, and Ryan-Sanders Entertainment announced a world-class triathlon coming to CorpusChristi on April 14^th & 15^thof 2012.

The Republic of Texas Triathlon Festival will feature sprint, Olympic and half-distance triathlon events, along with an expo and city-wide health and fitness challenge.

The triathlon will be produced by Austin, Texas-based High Five Events, whose principals were in town Monday for the announcement.

“Growing up in Sinton and working on the Corpus Christi beaches for many years, I have always known that downtown Corpus Christi would be the perfect place for a triathlon. We are excited to showcase the city with an event that all of Corpus Christi can be proud of,”Jack Murray said.

Said Dan Carroll, Murray’s partner in High Five Events: “Corpus Christi offers a venue with fantastic spectator opportunities and the city’s infrastructure is ideal for hosting a large triathlon.”

The weekend festival consists of three separate events. The sprint distance is a 400-meter swim, an 11-mile bike, and a two-mile run, ideal for first-time triathletes. The Olympic and half-distance events offer a more challenging experience for the seasoned triathlete. Rounding out the weekend festival are events for the entire family, including a health and fitness expo and a fun run for kids.

The event starts at the barge dock parking area in front of the American Bank Center. The finish for all events is located nearby at the newly-constructed Bayfront Park.

Proceeds from the event benefit STARRS Bike for Kids and other fitness programs. STARRS (South Texas Area Runners and Riders) is the region’s largest multi-sport organization.

About Dan Carroll & High Five Events:

Dan is a Level 2 certified USAT race director, one of only 25 in the entire United States, and co-founder of High Five Events.

High Five Events is a multi-sport event production company and the official race director for Jack & Adam’s Bicycles events. High Five Events produces many of the largest triathlons inTexas and provides event management consulting and equipment leasing services to over 30 events per year. www.highfiveevents.com

About Jack Murray & Jack & Adam's Bicycles:

Jack is head mechanic for the USA Triathlon and owner of Jack & Adam’s Bicycles.

Located in Austin, Jack & Adam’s Bicycles is a complete triathlon and road cycling store. Founded in 2004, it has been voted Best Triathlon Store in Texas every year since its inception. The store is renowned for its friendly service, incredible product support, and community involvement. www.jackandadams.com

About Ryan-Sanders Entertainment

Event Website

http://www.republicoftexastri.com/

Pro Triathletes Top Podium at Ninth Annual Jack’s Generic Tri

2011-08-02T16:48:00.000-07:00

Austin, Texas (August 2011) - On Sunday, July 31st, over 700 athletes converged at the Texas Ski Ranch in New Braunfels, Texas for the Ninth Annual Jack’s Generic Triathlon presented by Jack and Adam’s Bicycles.

This popular triathlon, with distances of 500 meter swim, 13.8 mile bike and 3 mile run, has seen numerous professional triathletes take part over the years including Michael Lovato, Kelly Williamson, Desiree Ficker, Amy Marsh, Pat Evoe and Andrea Fisher. This year was no exception with James Bonney taking first overall and former pro, Jamie Cleveland coming in second. On the women’s side Hollie Kenney and Christeen Hodge took one and two.

Jack’s Generic Tri has been voted best triathlon by Competitor Magazine readers and listed as best “under the radar” triathlon by Triathlete Magazine. Texas Governor Rick Perry has also participated in the triathlon a couple of times. “Jack’s Generic Tri is a fun and very beginner friendly venue,” explains Race Director, Dan Carroll, of High Five Events. “It’s a challenging but fast course with a rockin’ post race party. Even the governor got on stage and played guitar with the band.”

This year participants received technical t-shirts, free post-race massage, custom water bottles and swim caps, ice cream, New Belgium beer, a post race meal and much more. In addition, professional timing and photography, as well as a great volunteer crew, make this triathlon a top notch event year in and year out.

Jack’s Generic Tri is the fourth event of the Texas Tri Series (www.texastriseries.com), a six event series of triathlons designed to start with a short sprint triathlon and finish with a half distance. To complete the series a person must participate in or volunteer for each of the events. Every finisher of the series is invited to the Finisher’s Party at the Hyatt in downtown Austin. The final two events of the series are the Austin Tri (www.TheAustinTri.com) in downtown Austin on Labor Day and the Kerrville Tri Festival (www.KerrvilleTri.com) October 1-2 in Kerrville.

About Jack and Adam's Bicycles:

About High Five Events:

Jack's Generic Triathlon Participant Guide

2011-07-27T06:15:00.000-07:00

The Jack's Generic Triathlon participant guide is available to view and download at: http://www.scribd.com/doc/60276797/JGT-Tri-Guide-2011

A hardcopy of the guide will be included in your packet.

Next Up: Jack's Generic Triathlon

2011-07-11T09:41:00.001-07:00

Congrats and thank you to all of the participants and volunteers who came out to the Couples Triathlon this weekend. We are now officially half way through the Texas Tri Series! Next up is original J&A / H5E event: Jack's Generic Triathlon (http://www.jacksgenerictri.com). On July 31st, come check out the event that started it all! Who knows? You may even get to meet Mr. Generic himself.

Couples Triathlon Participant Guide

2011-07-05T07:37:00.000-07:00

The Couples Triathlon Participant Guide is available for download at http://www.scribd.com/doc/59010831/Couples-Tri-Participant-Guide-2011. A hard copy of the guide will be included in the race packet.

Texas Tri Series Tracking - LPT Results Added

2011-07-01T13:04:00.000-07:00

Tracking for the 2011 Texas Tri Series has been updated to include the Lake Pflugerville Triathlon. There has been a lot of movement on the age group leaderboard as participants show they are committed to finishing the series.

The third event in the series, Couples Triathlon, is on July 10th. Registration is still open.

Please review your results carefully to ensure they are correct. Please report any issues to racedirector@highfiveevents.com.

Results are posted at www.texastriseries.com/results.asp. The age group leaderboard is on the Texas Tri Series home page.

Texas Tri Series Tracking Updated

2011-06-03T12:42:00.000-07:00

After a very busy spring filled of events, we've finally updated the tracking for the 2011 Texas Tri Series. Series registration is officially closed as of June 1st, but some slight variances in the post results should be expected as initial results and registrations are corrected.

Please review your results carefully to ensure they are correct. Please report any issues to racedirector@highfiveevents.com.

Results are posted at www.texastriseries.com/results.asp. The age group leaderboard is on the Texas Tri Series home page.

Texas Hill Country Gets New Kerrville Triathlon Festival

2011-05-25T16:40:00.000-07:00

http://tinyurl.com/66h3d5v

2011 Rookie Triathlon Participant Guide

2011-04-12T08:52:00.001-07:00

The 2011 Rookie Triathlon Participant Guide is available for reading and download at: http://www.scribd.com/doc/52502401. A hard copy of the guide will be included in the race packet.

RR Express Ride on YNN

2011-04-11T10:49:00.000-07:00

Coverage from the inaugural Round Rock Express Ride benefiting Please Be Kind to Cyclists on YYN: http://austin.ynn.com/content/top_stories/277718/cyclists-ride-to-promote-harmony-on-austin-s-roads

Express Ride Participant Guide

2011-04-06T17:51:00.000-07:00

The participant guide for the Round Rock Express Ride is now published at: http://www.scribd.com/doc/51738597/RR-Express-Ride-Participant-guide-2011-for-website

A hard copy of the guide will be available in your packet.

See y'all on Sunday!

Rookie Water Temperature

2011-04-06T13:29:00.000-07:00

Unofficial water temperature at Lake Walter E. Long this morning was 68 degrees Fahrenheit. We are pretty confident that the swim will be wetsuit legal. However, at 68 degrees and only 300m, this swim certainly does not require a wetsuit, so no worries if you don't have one. Many participants may opt to go without a wetsuit since the swim is so short.

We'll take the official water temperature on Friday before the event.

Austaco/Taco Bell named presenting sponsor of Texas Round-Up

2011-03-24T18:13:00.000-07:00

Austin, Texas (March 24, 2011) – Texas Round-Up, Inc is proud to announce Austaco/Taco Bell, as a presenting sponsor of The Texas Round-Up 5K & Family Mile, to be held in Austin, Texas on April 30, 2011.

2011 will mark the 8^th edition of the Texas Round-Up. This event, consisting of a 5-K and Family Fun mile in downtown Austin and around the Texas State Capitol, has become a favorite of Texans due to its exciting course great family atmosphere. The race culminates in a family-friendly carnival held directly in front of the Bob Bullock Texas State History Museum. The 5K attracts both seasoned runners and first timers using this as their kickoff to an active lifestyle.

“The Texas Round-Up is thrilled to forge a long term partnership with Austaco. The mission of the Texas Round-Up is to improve the health of Texas through education and promotion of physical activity. Austaco has been a strong supporter of this event for several years, and their actions as a business and in the community show that they are dedicated to its mission. Together we hope to expose even more Texans to healthy living and the joy of physical activity,” says Lindsay Rosenthal, President of the Board of the Texas Round-Up.

“Austaco is very excited to partner with the Texas Round-Up. We have been looking for that right partnership to promote wellness, exercise and the importance of physical activity for both our employees and the communities that we serve, and we are pleased to have found that with the Texas Round-Up,” states Caleb Stirling, Brand Development Manager for Austaco, Ltd.

The 2011 Texas Round-Up will be held on April 30, 2011. Visit www.texasroundup.org for more information.

About The Texas Round-Up

The Texas Round-Up running is owned and produced by Texas Round-Up, Inc. It is one of the few non-profit operated running events in central Texas. The mission of the Texas Round Up is to improve the health of Texans through education and promotion of physical activity and healthy living. 100% of the proceeds from the event go to organizations working towards improving the aspects of healthy living and physical activity in Texas public schools.

www.texasroundup.org

About Austaco/Taco Bell

Austaco, Ltd, founded in 1968, is a franchisee of Taco Bell and is owned by Dirk and Katie Dozier. With over 75 Taco Bells throughout the Central Texas region, Austaco is committed to their motto: ‘Here to Serve’, by operating on the principles of hospitality, quality, service and cleanliness and by taking care of their employees, customers and community. For store locations, menus and more, visit www.austaco.com

JGT named part of USAT Talent ID Series

2011-03-06T17:50:00.000-08:00

Jack's Generic Triathlon has been named part of USA Triathlon's Talent ID Series for boys and girls ages 16-19. The purpose is to encourage and identify youngsters with potential in the sport of triathlon.

For more information on the series events please go to http://smwtriathlon.org/athletes/youth/junior_race_series/index.htm.

Austin Fit named presenting sponsor of The Rookie Triathlon

2011-02-24T15:44:00.000-08:00

Austin, Texas (February 18, 2011) – High Five Events and Jack & Adam’s Bicycles are proud to announce Austin Fit Magazine, Austin’s first and only health and fitness magazine, as a presenting sponsor of The Rookie Triathlon, to be held in Austin, Texas on April 17, 2011.

2011 will mark the 8^th edition of The Rookie Triathlon. This event, consisting of a 300m swim, 11-mile bike and 2-mile run, has become the annual rite of passage for central Texas triathletes to start their season. It’s also the ultimate event for first-timers, with a true Rookies division, super safe swim, and short distance.

2011 brings some big and exciting changes for the event. After seven great years at the Texas Ski Ranch in New Braunfels, the event is moving to Austin and will be held at Walter E. Long Park. The new venue will ease the congestion for the extremely popular event and allow for more participants. Also new in 2011 are the separate divisions for Rookies and Veterans. The Rookie division is restricted for true first- timers while the Veterans division is for the seasoned triathlete. Of course, there’s also the Open division in which many of the top professionals in the region will duke it out at the ultra sprint distance.

“The Rookie Triathlon has been looking for a partner who shares our goal of getting people into a healthy and fitness-based lifestyle. We are thrilled to be partnering with Austin Fit Magazine as their enthusiasm for health and fitness is a great influence in the community. Together we hope to expose even more people to the fantastic sport of triathlon and show them a path towards a healthy lifestyle,” says Dan Carroll of High Five Events.

“We’re extremely excited to be partnering with High Five Events and Jack & Adam’s Bicycles on The Rookie Triathlon this year, as it’s a unique opportunity to increase our presence in the Austin multi-sport community,” says Drex Earle, Ph.D. of Austin Fit Magazine. “This is among the most anticipated and well-executed events all season, and we feel very fortunate to be a part of it.”

The 2011 Rookie Triathlon will be held on April 17, 2011. Austin Fit Magazine joins Jack & Adam’s Bicycles as a presenting sponsor. Visit www.therookietri.com for more information.

About High Five Events

About Jack and Adam’s Bicycles

About Austin Fit Magazine

Founded in 1997, Austin Fit Magazine emerged as Austin's first and only health and fitness magazine, with bold ambition and a powerful mission — to improve the lives of its readers through entertaining and informative health and fitness content. Today, Austin Fit Magazine has grown into one of Austin’s premiere publications, as well as the exclusive resource for those looking to develop, achieve and maintain a healthy and fit lifestyle.

www.austinfitmagazine.com

Round Rock Express Ride Jerseys

2011-02-16T10:04:00.000-08:00

There is no better way to spend your Sunday then on a fully supported bike ride followed by a Round Rock Express Game.

And there is no better way to ride . . . then to ride in style! New for 2011 and for a limited time only:

Jerseys are available for purchase with your event registration at www.myraceregistration.com OR at the Jack and Adam's Online Store.

There will be a limited amount available for pickup at packet pickup, but more will be ordered after the event. Jerseys will not be mailed out. They must be picked up at the event or at Jack & Adam's Bicycles.

ROOKIE BIKE JERSEYS

2011-02-16T09:42:00.000-08:00

Have you signed up for the Rookie yet?

Be sure to check out the rad new jerseys for 2011!!

Available for a limited time only, purchase available when you register at www.myraceregistration.com.

Also available at the Jack and Adam's Online Store.

Orders placed with registration will be given first priority on inventory, and then a second order will be placed after the event. Jerseys will not be mailed out. They must be picked up at the event or at Jack & Adam's Bicycles.

What happened to the 10K?

2011-01-10T14:28:00.000-08:00

Many of you who participating the Texas Round-Up events in the past may be curious as to why the 10K event has "disappeared" from the 2011 event schedule.

The Texas Round-Up non-profit organization underwent significant change during the summer of 2010. The organization needed restructuring in order to remain financially stable and to be able to continue to work on its mission of promoting healthy living through physical activity. The Texas Round-Up running event is now separate from all the other Texas Round-Up programs. Those other programs have merged into other existing state programs with similar objectives. The sole purpose of the Texas Round-Up is to produce the running event in order to promote health and fitness and to raise funds to support health and fitness programs in Texas schools.

The 10K event has been part of the Texas Round-Up from the beginning and it is certainly an attractive distance to many participants. Plus, it has been declared the official 10K of Texas by Governor Rick Perry. However, a 10K course that goes through downtown Austin is an extremely expensive event to produce due to the extensive road closures. The board of directors of the Texas Round-Up felt it was necessary to eliminate the 10K course for 2011 to ensure that the event remained fiscally responsible and raised money towards its objective. It is the hope and intention of the board of directors to host the 10K event again in 2012.

The 5K will use the same start / finish line as years past, with the Texas State Capitol in the background. The course will tour through downtown Austin and the University of Texas campus.

As runners ourselves, the board members of the Texas Round-Up can understand the disappointment with the removal of the 10K. However, we are more motivated to see the Texas Round-Up continue and ensure that it makes a difference in the lives of young Texans. They hope this brings some clarity to the decision and keeps you motivated to participate in, and support the Texas Round-Up.

Sincerely,

The Texas Round-Up Board