Sunday, June 8, 2025 | Rancho Seco Park, Herald, CA
The TRI for KIDS Triathlon Series has three races in 2025 on June 8th, July 13th, and August 10th with a 50 meter or 150 meter swim, a four mile bike, and a one mile run course at Rancho Seco Park in Herald, CA for boys and girls 5 to 14 years of age.
Start time:
- TRI for Kids: 7:30 am
Distances:
- 5 to 10 yrs old: Swim 50 meters Bike 4 miles Run 1 mile
- 11 to 14 yrs old: Swim 150 meters Bike 4 miles Run 1 mile
Swim – The swim course will be a 50 meter swim or 150 meter swim along the shoreline, completely monitored by safety kayakers and lifeguards.
Bike – The bike course will be a four-mile course on the roads inside the park at Rancho Seco. The course will be closed to traffic and monitored for safety. The Bike course will Not have an aid station. Water and electrolyte beverage, along with energy gels will be available in the transition area.
Tri for Kids Bike course map
Run – The run course will be a one-mile course around sections of the lake on grass and trails. There will be an aid station at the start and half way on the run course. ALL athletes must wear their race number on the front of their body during the run and have it when crossing the finish line.
Tri for Kids Run course map
Transition Area
The Transition area for the TRI for KIDS Triathlon will be contained within the Transition area for the TRI for Real Triathlon with athletes from both races sharing portions of the Transition area. We ask parents after helping their kids set-up transition to please exit the Transition area. All non-athletes must remain outside of the transition area at all times during the race. Bodymarking 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.
Packet Pickup
Race morning from 6:30 – 7:30 am at Race Site.
Event Schedule
| 6:30 am | Registration/Packet pick-up opens |
| 6:30 am | Transition area opens |
| 7:00 am | Race announcements begin |
| 7:30 am | TRI for Kids start |
Divisions
- One-year age groups from ages 5-14 for both boys and girls
Awards
- For the TRI for KIDS Triathlon there will be age group awards five-deep for each one-year age group. Every finisher will receive a race finisher ribbon.
- TRI for KIDS Series Awards, will be presented to the top athletes racing all 3 events in each one-year age group at the third and final TRI for KIDS Triathlon on August 14th.
2025 Entry Fees
| Before 12/1 | Until Race Day | Race Day | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tri for Kids Triathlon - Individual | $50 | $55 | $60 |
| Tri for Kids Triathlon - 3-race series | $100 | $120 | $140 |
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.
Rancho Seco Park, Herald CA
Street Address: 14440 Twin Cities Blvd, Herald, CA 95638
Rancho Seco Park is the site of many of the TBF Racing summer events. The park features plenty of camping and the lake’s summertime water temperature is in the 70s.
Please note that the parking fee at Rancho Seco Park has increased from $10 to $12 per car. Exact change is preferred.