CapTex Tri (Ascension Seton Supertri) Race

CapTex Tri, now branded as Ascension Seton Supertri Austin, is set for Monday, May 25, 2026, in downtown Austin, according to the City of Austin and the event organizer. The race is scheduled from 7:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at Vic Mathias Shores, with swimming in Lady Bird Lake, cycling through downtown and a run through Butler Park. City officials say the event is free to watch, while participation in the athletic races requires registration. The route and event footprint are expected to affect streets, park access and parking around the waterfront and downtown core. ### When does the race start, and which events go first? Monday’s first start is the Olympic-distance race at 7:00 a.m., according to the organizer’s schedule. The Sprint race is set to begin at 7:40 a.m., and the SuperSprint is scheduled for 8:40 a.m. All three formats are offered on May 25, with both individual and relay entries listed on the event site. The organizer says the Olympic race covers a 1,500-meter swim, 39-kilometer bike ride and 10-kilometer run. (austintexas.gov) The Sprint is listed at 750 meters, 19.8 kilometers and 5 kilometers, while the SuperSprint is listed at 400 meters, 10 kilometers and 2.5 kilometers. ### Where does the course go through Austin? Lady Bird Lake is the swim venue for the race, the organizer says. (supertri.com) The bike leg heads into downtown Austin, and the run moves through Butler Park before finishing at Auditorium Shores. The event site says athletes will race with the Texas Capitol visible along parts of the downtown course. Vic Mathias Shores at 700 West Riverside Drive is listed by the City of Austin as the event location. (supertri.com) The city’s event page says course routes and event operations will affect nearby park areas, parking lots, waterways or docks during event hours, with setup activity also bringing additional traffic before the race begins. ### What should drivers, park users and spectators expect? (supertri.com) The City of Austin says street closures, transportation impacts and parking changes are part of the event plan. The city directs residents and visitors to a street-closure document and its permitted street-events map, adding that displayed routes may not include all expected closures or affected areas and can change without warning. (austintexas.gov) Park access at the event site is listed as “minimally open,” which the city defines as less than 50% of the park being unfenced and available without a ticket. The city also says signed no-parking areas will be actively enforced on event day and notes a $250 fine for parking on grass or unauthorized park grounds during a special event. Downtown parking options listed by the city include the Austin Convention Center, City Hall Garage, One Texas Center, Palmer Events Center and RiverSouth garages. (austintexas.gov) The city also points visitors to CapMetro and other “Walk-Bike-Ride-Share” transportation options. ### Who can race, and how is the event structured? The organizer says CapTex Tri offers multiple distances for athletes of different experience levels. (austintexas.gov) The event site lists age-group categories for men and women from 19 and under through 85-plus, and says race options are available for ages 14 and up. Paratriathlon awards are listed for the sprint distance only, according to the organizer. (austintexas.gov) Awards for the broader event are listed for the top three female and top three male finishers in each distance. ### Where should people check before heading downtown? Austin’s event page says spectators and participants should use the organizer’s website for additional information on schedules, exact timing, parking, registration, contact information and item restrictions. (supertri.com) The organizer also says course routes are subject to change and tells athletes to check back frequently for the most up-to-date maps. Monday, May 25, is the key date for both racers and commuters. The City of Austin’s event page and street-closure map are the main public sources for route impacts, while the Ascension Seton Supertri Austin site carries the race schedule, course maps and event logistics. (austintexas.gov)