Saturday, May 10, 2025 | 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 $20 when ordered before May 4th.
Start times
- Wave starts begin at 8:00 am
Distances
- Folsom Lake Int'l Tri: 1.5K swim-40K bike-10K run
- Aquabike: 1.5K swim-40K bike
Anchored Eats will have delicious food and beverage for our spectators.
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.
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.