Packet Pickup
Packet pickup will be held at the locations listed below in the Schedule. We will have staff and volunteers on hand to assist you in getting through the line and providing any answers to your questions you may have. Please make sure you read the entire website for information prior to coming to packet pickup.
UNLESS YOU PURCHASED RACE MORNING PACKET PICKUP OR HAD YOUR RACE PACKET SHIPPED TO YOU, YOU MUST PICK UP YOUR CHILD'S PACKET DURING ONE OF THE DESIGNATED TIMES LISTED BELOW. See below for more details about Race Packet Shipping and Race Morning Packet Pickup.
SCHEDULE
The packet pickup schedule is tentative and subject to change. We will notify registered participants via email if any changes occur.
- THURSDAY, APRIL 11, 2024 (ALL PARTICIPANTS) at Typhoon Texas (555 Katy Fort Bend Rd, Katy, Texas 77494)
- 4:00pm - Packet Pickup #1 begins
- 7:00pm - Packet Pickup #1 ends
- FRIDAY, APRIL 12, 2023 (ALL PARTICIPANTS) at Typhoon Texas (555 Katy Fort Bend Rd, Katy, Texas 77494)
- 2:00pm - Packet Pickup #2 begins
- 7:00pm - Packet Pickup #2 ends
- SATURDAY, APRIL 13, 2023 (SUNDAY PARTICIPANTS ONLY) at Typhoon Texas (555 Katy Fort Bend Rd, Katy, Texas 77494)
- 12:00pm - Packet Pickup #3 begins
- 4:00pm - Packet Pickup #3 ends
PACKET PICKUP RULES
Only legal guardians of a minor 17 year old or younger may pick up a packet for a registered participant and the participant is not required to be present. You must show a legal photo ID. This is NON-NEGOTIABLE and we will not allow any exceptions because we may lose our insurance.
QR CODE
To expedite the packet pickup process please bring your event confirmation email (or email sent before the event) with your custom QR code so we can scan your child in. A printed copy is not necessary, you can have the QR code up on your phone screen. If you have it on your phone please make sure the brightness is set to max before getting to the check-in table.
If you do not have your QR code available, you can resend your confirmation email by visiting your RunSignUp profile page and clicking Manage Your Registration under the Typhoon Texas Kids Triathlon event.
Lines tend to be longest at the beginning of each packet pickup day. Our team will be working diligently to get everyone through the line in the quickest way possible. Please be courteous to other participants and those that have volunteered their time to help make the event a success.
PLEASE MAKE SURE YOU HAVE READ ALL THE INFORMATION ON THE WEBSITE & SENT IN PRE-RACE COMMUNICATION EMAILS PRIOR TO COMING TO PACKET PICKUP.
PACKET PICKUP ITEMS
You will receive multiple items in your race packet including:
- 1 labelled envelope with numbered items:
- 1 race bib to be affixed to the front of your child's clothing on the run
- 2 numbered stickers (triathlon participants only)
- 1 sticker to be affixed to the front of your child's bike helmet
- 1 stickers to be affixed to the left side of your child's bike
- 1 set of temporary race tattoos to be applied on the left and right arm of your child (see instructions on the back of the tattoo sheet)
- 1 wristband with your child's race number to by worn by the PARENT OR GUARDIAN that will be claiming your child from the Kids Corral and bike from transition
- 1 swim cap
- 1 event shirt (size selected when you registered your child)
- 1 ticket for entrance into the waterpark after the race concludes
If purchased when you registered, you'll also receive a ticket for each additionally purchased entry into Typhoon Texas Waterpark after the event. Additional tickets can be purchased the day of the race.
Please note that your timing chip WILL NOT be included in your packet, whether shipped or picked up. Timing chips will be at your transition location on race morning. Additional details will be provided in the pre-race communication.
We've put together a couple tutorials for what to do and where to place all the race numbers. Click the button below to see details.
Before leaving packet pickup, please double check to make sure you have everything and that the numbers match your assigned race number. The items that should have matching race numbers include your sticker sheet, bib number, timing chip, and race tattoos. If you get home and realize you are missing something please email us by using the CONTACT THIS RACE button at bottom of this page.
You cannot change your shirt size at packet pickup. Because we order everything far in advance and base our orders off your selections during registration, changes made at packet pickup may result in someone else not receiving what they ordered. Please be respectful of this. If you wish to exchange an item, you may try to do so after the event at the volunteer tent if we have leftover items.
RACE PACKET SHIPPING
We are now offering the option to have your race packet delivered right to your front door! Race packets will be shipped approximately 2 weeks before the event date and you can purchase the race packet shipping option when you register or up to the cutoff date (we'll send an email to let you know when that is).
Race packets will be shipped USPS First Class with a tracking number. When packets are scanned in by USPS you will receive an automated email with your tracking information.
If you did not purchase race packet shipping when you registered but want to add it to your registration, you can do so by clicking the Manage Registration link in your confirmation email or by visiting your RunSignup profile page. For a complete tutorial on managing your race add-ons click HERE.
It is YOUR RESPONSIBILITY to ensure your shipping address is correct. When you select the option to purchase race packet shipping, you will be asked to input your shipping address separately from your billing address input earlier even if they are the same. If you move and need to update your shipping address, you can do so up to the deadline to purchase race packet shipping by clicking the Manage Registration link in your confirmation email or by visiting your RunSignup profile page. For a complete tutorial on updating your shipping address click HERE.
RACE MORNING PACKET PICKUP
THERE IS NO RACE MORNING PACKET PICKUP UNLESS YOU PURCHASED THE OPTION BEFOREHAND. If you purchased race morning packet pickup you may still pick up your child's packet at any of the schedule packet pickups before the race. There are no refunds for race morning packet pickup if you choose to pick up your child's packet early.
Race morning packet pickup will be held near the transition area in the Typhoon Texas parking lot (see Race Site Map for details). Please note that if you are picking up on race morning you must still have your child prepared to begin the race at the scheduled time. Applying race numbers and temporary tattoos take time so please plan accordingly. The event WILL NOT be delayed for those arriving late to pick up their packets on race morning.
Race morning packet pickup can still be purchased as an add-on when you register or later until 11:59pm on two days before the race or until we've reached the limit for race morning packet pickup. After that time (or sellout), registration for race morning packet pickup will be closed and no more purchases will be allowed. Space for race morning packet pickup is limited to 25 children each day. This is to ensure we can have everyone properly checked in before the scheduled start time. If you did not purchase race day packet pickup when you registered but want to add it to your registration, you can do so by clicking the Manage Registration link in your confirmation email or by visiting your RunSignup profile page. For a complete tutorial on managing your race add-ons click HERE.
