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.
New Transition Area for 2024
*Please allow an extra 20-30 minutes to be ready to race at 8:00 am.
The transition area is located 1/3 mile from Granite Beach at the end of Old County Road. It will take an extra 20 minutes to walk to transition, set-up your T2 run gear and return to Granite Main Beach for the start of the race.
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
- Race morning from 6:30-8:00 am at race site
Event Schedule
| 6:30 am | Registration/Packet pick-up opens |
| 6:30 am | Race announcements begin |
| 6:30 am | Transition area opens |
| 8:00 am | Wave 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
- The top 3 male and female finishers will receive Champion, Runner-up and Third place overall awards.
- There will be awards three-deep in each five-year age group
- Relay team awards for the top team in each division of Male, Female and Coed.
- Aquabike will have awards for the top five male and female overall finishers.
2025 Entry Fees
| Before 12/1 | After 12/1 | Race Day | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Folsom Lake Int’l Triathlon - Individual | $140 | $150 | $160 |
| Folsom Lake Int’l Triathlon - Relay Team | $160 | $180 | $180 |
| Folsom Lake Int’l Triathlon - Aquabike | $110 | $120 | $130 |
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.