We know you are signing up for the warm fuzzy feeling you get by helping support the Partners Campaign at the YMCA. But it's nice to get some cool stuff too! So here is the rundown on all the great items you'll get at our race and why you should choose the Y Freedom Tri!

Zorrel 100% microfiber dri-balance tee (please note the shirts tend to run one size larger than normal sizing so order one size SMALLER than you typically wear)

Finisher's water bottle filled with refreshing WaterMill Express water and ice cold finisher towels at the finish line

Participant only bike raffle! Yes, one of our participants will ride away on a brand new road bike!

Chip timing with five splits (swim, T1, bike, T2, run)

Four days of packet pickup including RACE DAY packet pickup offered

Free parking within 1/3 mile of the park

Competitor and spectator friendly venue

Great post race party with lots of food, fun, and music

Awards at 10 a.m. with tons of door prizes such as free massages!

USAT sanctioned race

Awards...$200 Gift Certificates to Overall, $100 Gift Certificates to Masters

The First Overall Male and First Overall Female will each win a $100 gift certificate Tri On the Run and a $100 gift certificate to On the Run for a total of $200 in gift certificates!  The Master's (40+) Overall Winners, Male and Female, will each receive a $50 gift certificate to Tri On the Run and $50 gift certificate to On the Run for a total of $100 in gift certificates to our Master's winners!  All four of these winners will receive waived entries into the 2011 Y Freedom Tri.  We will have Age Group as well as Clydesdale and Athena divisions.  Clydesdale is 200+ lb for men and Athena is 150+ lb for women.  (Your option to compete in the division if you are eligible.)  Age group awards will be given to top three male and female winners in each of the following categories:  14 and under, 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70+  Relay awards will be determined by number of entrants in each category.  No duplication of awards.

Y Tri Team

We offer special benefits to our our Y Tri Team members!  Y Tri Team members receive a $10 discount on early registration!  Who should join the Y Tri Team?  We have beginner triathletes to Ironman finishers!  Especially if you are a first time triathlete, we recommend training with a group.  How do you join the Y Tri Team?  Contact Jennie Stephens at jennifers@ymcahouston.org