Folsom Lake International Triathlon
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Folsom Lake International Triathlon
The Folsom Lake International Triathlon takes place Saturday, May 8, 2027 at Granite Beach in Folsom Lake State Recreation Area, Granite Bay, California. The event offers an Olympic-distance triathlon and an aquabike, both sanctioned by USA Triathlon and requiring an annual or one-day USAT license.
Distances
- Folsom Lake Int'l Tri: 1.5K swim 40K bike 10K run
- Aquabike: 1.5K swim 40K bike
The swim starts from the beach on a triangular buoyed course and exits up the beach to the transition area in the parking area. Wetsuits are recommended. The bike is a 40K scenic road course on country roads. The run is a 10K course combining single track, pavement and fire road.
Aid stations are located in the transition area and at miles 1, 2, 3 and 5 on the run, serving cold water, Hammer energy gels and an electrolyte beverage. Blue Seventy is the official swim course sponsor and participants receive a custom swim cap; the event also includes post-race refreshments and a custom Folsom Lake Triathlon Runners Hat.
Equipment rules specify that swim fins and snorkels are not allowed, helmets must be worn and buckled on the bike, run numbers must be worn on the run and when crossing the finish line, and listening devices are not allowed. Packet pickup is available race morning at the race site. The race is limited to 300 athletes in 2027.
Divisions include five-year age groups for the Olympic distance, relay divisions for Male Female and Coed teams, and ten-year age groups for aquabike. Awards include top three overall male and female finishers, three-deep age-group awards, relay team awards for top teams in each division, and aquabike awards for the top five male and female overall finishers.
TBF Racing’s policy is no refunds. A refund requested prior to race week may be issued as a TBF Race credit minus a $25 processing fee. Credits and transfers are not allowed during race week. Transfers between TBF Racing events are permitted within one year for a $25 fee. All TBF Racing events are held rain or shine. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
