Dallas–Little Elm Logistics: Getting There, Sleeping, and Moving Around in Race Week

Where the race actually happens

The race takes place in Little Elm, Texas, just north of Dallas, with the swim start and finish at Little Elm Beach on Lake Lewisville. The first-edition announcement listed Little Elm Park as the starting point, with the course running through the town and the surrounding countryside. 2027 date: Sunday, March 14.

For an athlete traveling from Italy — or from anywhere far away — the good news is that the Dallas metro area is one of the biggest airline hubs in the United States: flights are not a problem. Official directions are on the Directions subpage of the race website.

Registration: move early

Hard fact from the first edition: the race sold out, with athletes hunting for relay spots on forums after registration closed. It's a new race, close to a major urban area, early in the season: demand is high. If you're on the fence, decide fast. Registration costs for 2027 aren't listed in the sources consulted: check the official page.

Where to stay

The race website has a dedicated Accommodations page: start there for partner hotels. In general, Little Elm is small, but the metro area offers plenty of options in nearby towns — Frisco, The Colony, Lewisville — all a short drive away. Rule of thumb: book with free cancellation the moment you register. With a sold-out race, nearby hotels fill up fast.

A rental car is practically mandatory: Texas distances are unforgiving, and public transit to Little Elm isn't documented in the sources.

Race week: where to find the info that matters

The official race website has dedicated subpages for Course, Race Week Info, Pre Race Info, Accommodations, Directions, and FAQ. Bike check-in times, briefings, transition opening hours, and cutoff times for 2027 aren't available in the sources consulted: they'll come with the Athlete Guide. Don't plan on hearsay — check those pages in the weeks before.

One thing specific to this race: the Town of Little Elm publishes a dedicated traffic impact page, listing road closures along the course. Check it in race week, twice: once to plan your own movements (check-in, dinner, race morning) and once for whoever's traveling with you, who'll need to get around while the roads are closed.

The bike: transport and course recon

If you're flying, budget for the cost and time of transporting your bike, or look into a shipping service or local rental (not documented in the sources: research this early). For course recon, you don't even need a car: the bike course and transition map are on ROUVY, linked from the official course page, along with downloadable maps. You can show up on Friday already knowing every wind-exposed stretch.

For your supporters

This is a spectator-friendly race:

• On site: the 3-loop run lets them see you pass multiple times from the same spot, no moving around required. With road closures in effect, that's a huge advantage.
• Remotely: the official FAQ confirms live race-day coverage with athlete tracking and updated results. Note: tracking only works on race day.

Decision checklist

1. Today: check 2027 registration availability and, if you're committed, sign up. The first edition sold out. 2. As soon as you're registered: hotel with free cancellation in Little Elm, Frisco, The Colony, or Lewisville; flight and rental car. 3. One month out: re-read the official Race Week Info and FAQ for schedules and the Athlete Guide. 4. Race week: Town of Little Elm traffic page + movement plan for you and your crew.

The info that's missing today (schedules, cutoffs, costs) shouldn't be made up: find it on the official pages when it drops. Everything else, you can lock in now.