Saturday, March 7, 2026 | Granite Beach, Folsom Lake SRA
This race offers young athletes a chance to run and bike together in one fun race! The course is 1 1-mile run followed by a 3-mile road bike on roads closed to traffic and a final 1 mile run. Included for each competitor is a custom Happy Kids Shoulder/Cinch Bag and an athlete goody bag with product samples, plus a post-race meal of hot soup or chili with fruit, cookies and a beverage.
The March 9th Happy Kids Duathlon will be the fourth of our five Race Happy Kids Duathlon Series for which we will have Series Champions in each 2-year age group (5-6, 7-8, 9-10, 11-12, 13-14). Finishers at each race will receive a TBF Finisher Button.
To be eligible for the Series Championship athletes must race in all five of the events. Athletes racing in all five Happy Kids Duathlons will receive a Series Finisher Medal.
Start Time
- Happy Kids Duathlon: 8:30am
Distances
- Run 1 mile – Bike 3 miles – Run 1 mile
Aid Stations
Aid stations will be located in the transition area and at mile one on the run course, serving cold water and FLUID Electrolyte beverage.
Equipment
Listening devices of any kind: MP3, IPod, headphones, etc…are not allowed on the run or bike courses. 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.
Divisions
For the Happy Kids Duathlon there will be 2-year age groups for boys and girls 5 to 14 years old. These age groups will be: 5-6, 7-8, 9-10, 11-12, 13-14. Awards will be presented three-deep in each 2-year age group.
Awards
For the Three-race Happy Kids Duathlon Series, athletes racing in all three events will be eligible for Series Championship Awards. Athletes changing age groups during the Series will finish the Series in their earlier age group.
Entry Fees
| Until 11/1 | After 11/1 | Race Day | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Happy Kids 5-mile Duathlon | $40 | $45 | $50 |
Competitor Goodies
Included for each competitor is a custom Happy Kids Duathlon race shirt and athlete goody bag with product samples.
Athletes racing in all four Happy Kids Duathlons will receive a Series Finisher Medal.
Post Race Athlete Food
Included for each competitor is a post race meal of hot soup or chili with fruit, cookies and beverage.
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.