The Kerrville Triathlon Festival cancels 2025 event; Parks and Rec urges people to stay off the River Trail

The 2025 Kerrville Triathlon scheduled for Sept. 27-28 has been canceled due to extensive damage caused by the July 4 flash flood that devastated Kerr County.

Super League Triathlon, High Five Events and the City of Kerrville jointly announced the cancellation, citing widespread damage to the Guadalupe River, key infrastructure and multiple event venues.

“Given the scale of the disaster and the community’s ongoing recovery efforts, coordination and safe execution of the triathlon have been deemed unfeasible at this time,” organizers said in a statement.

The triathlon route relied on the river trail, Louise Hays Park and Nimitz Lake — all areas significantly impacted by the flooding.

River Trail Remains Closed Indefinitely

Kerrville Parks and Recreation Director Jay Brimhall said the popular river trail will remain closed until the city can make necessary repairs and clear debris.

“I know people want to get back out on the trail,” Brimhall said. “But for obvious reasons, we can’t have people on the trail.”

Louise Hays Park and other parts of the city’s park system suffered massive damage during the July 4 flooding. Brimhall said unstable debris piles pose safety hazards, and parks department workers and contractors are still examining the stability of trees in the park.

“We’ve got a herculean task in front of us,” Brimhall said.

The parks director urged residents to stay off the trail until repairs are complete and the area is deemed safe for public use.

Future Plans Uncertain

All parties involved in the triathlon remain committed to the event’s long-term success and expressed gratitude for community support and understanding as the region focuses on rebuilding efforts.

No timeline has been announced for when the triathlon might return or when the damaged park facilities will reopen to the public.