The 26th Annual Granite Bay Triathlon

Saturday, August 24, 2024 | Granite Beach, Folsom Lake SRA

The 26th Annual Granite Bay Triathlon is the NorCal/Nevada Tri Club Championship Race, and has one of the most beautiful and challenging courses in California for a Sprint Triathlon with a .75 mile lake swim, an 11-mile two-lap bike course, and an always interesting 5-mile trail run on mostly single track trails.

Included for each athlete is a Granite Bay Triathlon Finisher's Hat, plus a hot post-race meal and beverages. Granite Bay Triathlon Commemorative Race Shirts are available for $20 when pre-ordered before August 19th.

Start time

  • 3/4 mile swim, 11 mile bike, 5 mile run

Distances

  • 3/4 mile swim, 11 mile bike, 5 mile run

There are no cut off times for individual legs or the entire race.

Run Course

The 5 mile run course heads south toward Beals Point on the Pioneer Express Trail fire road for 1.8 miles. (this stretch will be mostly out/back).The course then starts a loop with a packed gravel road and single track trails that returns past the Boarding on the Lake Horse Ranch. The course returns to the fire road out/back stretch before turning left and heading for the finish line.

Transition Area

The Transition area will be on a first-come basis, with the exception of Reserved Bike Racks for TRI Clubs. 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. Body marking 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, 2.5 and 3 on the run course, serving cold water, CLIF Gel Shots, and Electrolyte beverage

Equipment

Expected water temperature for Folsom Lake will be approximately 75 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 at race venue from 7:00 am til 8:00 am.

Schedule of Events

7:00 amRegistration/Packet pick-up opens
7:00 amTransition area opens
7:00 amRace announcements begin
8:00 amStart of the Granite Bay Triathlon

Divisions

  • 10-year age groups
  • Athena (females), Clydesdale (males)
  • Male, Female and Coed Relay
  • Challenged

Awards

  • First place Overall Male and Female in the Granite Bay Triathlon will receive Overall Champion Awards. There will be awards five deep in each ten-year age group for the Granite Bay Triathlon.
  • The Granite Bay Triathlon is also the NorCal/Nevada Overall Tri Club Championship Race. The Champions will be determined by finisher and podium points received by Club Team Members racing in the Triathlon.

Entry Fees

 Before 12/1Before 6/1After 12/1Race Day
Granite Bay Triathlon- Individual$100$110$120$130
Granite Bay Triathlon - Relay Team$140$150$160$170

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.