The Folsom Lake International Triathlon

Saturday, May 11, 2024 | Granite Beach, Folsom Lake SRA

The Folsom Lake International Triathlon started in 2012. The race is sanctioned by USA Triathlon and takes place at Granite Beach, Folsom Lake, with a 1.5K lake swim, 40K scenic road bike on country roads and a challenging 10K trail run.

The Olympic-distance Triathlon and Aquabike are sanctioned by USA Triathlon, requiring an annual or one-day license with USAT. Included for each competitor is a swim cap, post race refreshments and custom Folsom Lake Triathlon Runners Hat.

Commemorative Folsom Lake International Triathlon race t-shirts are available for $15 when ordered before May 6th.

Start times

  • Wave starts begin at 10:00 am

Distances

  • Folsom Lake Int'l Tri: 1.5K swim-40K bike-10K run
  • Aquabike: 1.5K swim-40K bike

Swim – The race starts from Granite Beach in Folsom Lake with a 1.5K swim from the beach area. The swim course will be a triangular course marked by the large white triangular buoys. Water temperature should be between 64-68 degrees. Wetsuits are recommended. The swim will exit the lake and head up the beach to the transition area located in the parking area.

Blue Seventy is the official swim course sponsor. Each participant will receive a custom swim cap from Blue Seventy.


Run – The run course has a combination of single track, pavement and fire road.

Transition Area

The transition area at all TBF Racing events is for athletes only. All non-athletes must remain outside of the transition area at all times on race day. Bodymarking will be take place at the entrance to the transition area and must be completed before you enter the transition area. Athletes will have their race number marked on their legs and arms and have their age division on their calf. Glass or bottles are not allowed in the transition area.

Aid Stations

Aid stations will be located in the transition area and at miles 1, 2, 3 and 5 on the run course, serving cold water, Hammer energy gels, and electrolyte beverage.

Equipment

Expected water temperature for Folsom Lake will be 54-62 degrees. Wetsuits are recommended. Swim fins and snorkels are not allowed. Helmets must be worn and buckled on the bike at all times. Run numbers must be worn on the run and when crossing the finish line. Listening devices of any kind: MP3, IPod, headphones, etc… are not allowed.


Packet Pickup

Event Schedule

6:30 amRegistration/Packet pick-up opens
6:30 amRace announcements begin
6:30 amTransition area opens
10:00 amWave starts begin

Divisions

  • Oly distance triathlon:  5-year age groups (individuals)
  • Relay team divisions: Male, Female, Coed
  • Aquabike: 10-year male/female age groups
  • Oly distance: Male/female

Awards

  • First place Male and Female in the Folsom Lake International Triathlon will receive Overall Champion Awards
  • There will be awards five deep in each five-year age group
  • Relay Team awards for the Top team in each Division of Male, Female and Coed.
  • The Oly Lite Triathlon and Aquabike will have awards for the top three male and female overall finishers.

Entry Fees

 Before 12/1After 12/1Race Day
Folsom Lake Int’l Triathlon - Individual$130$145$160
Folsom Lake Int’l Triathlon - Relay Team$160$180$200
Folsom Lake Int’l Triathlon - Aquabike$100$110$120

Refund and transfer policy

TBF Racing has a no refund policy on all of our events. A refund requested prior to race week will be given a TBF Race credit for the amount of the entry fee minus a $25 processing fee. Credits are not given during race week. Transfers are allowed from one TBF Racing event to another within a one-year time frame. There is a $25 transfer fee. Transfers are not allowed during race week. ALL TBF Racing events are held rain or shine.