Saturday, March 21, 2026 | Granite Beach, Folsom Lake SRA
Happy Kids Duathlon Series
The Happy Kids Duathlon is for boys and girls 5 to 14 years of age. Each race features a 1-mile run, a 3-mile road bike, 1-mile run course.
The Series will have five races in 2026. This is a great early-season race for young triathletes, cross-country runners, and cyclists.
This race offers young athletes a chance to run and bike together in one-fun-race! The course is 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/TBF Running Hat, and athlete goody bag with product samples, plus a post race meal of hot soup or chili with fruit, cookies and beverage.
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.
Packet Pickup
Race packets will be available race morning from 6:30 am am to 8:30 am at the race site.
Event Schedule
| 6:30 am | Registration opens/packet pickup |
| 6:30 am | Transition area opens |
| 7:30 am | Race announcements begin |
| 8:30 am | Start of Happy Kids Duathlon |
| 10:00 am | Start of Awards ceremony for Happy Kids Duathlon |
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.