Great American Triathlon
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Great American Triathlon - River Bend Park
The 7th annual Great American Triathlon is a three leg race held on the American River Parkway. The course follows the historic route of Eppie's Great Race and combines running, cycling, and paddling along the river corridor.
Race legs include:
- 5.8 miles run from William B. Pond Park to Guy West Bridge at Sac State
- 12.5 miles bike from Guy West Bridge to Sunrise Bridge in Fair Oaks
- 6.1 miles paddle from Sunrise Bridge to River Bend Park in Rancho Cordova
Competitors may enter as an individual Ironperson or as part of a relay team. Field limits are 250 teams and 600 Ironperson competitors. The event uses more than 40 divisions and presents awards to the top three finishers in each division. Proceeds benefit the American River Parkway Foundation and local children's charities.
Entry includes an event tee, finisher medal, a food truck voucher, access to a beer garden with live entertainment, free race photos, and parking.
Relay registration requires the team captain to pay the full team entry fee, create the team and select the division, and invite team members to register. Relay team packets may be picked up by any team member; packets may also be mailed if that option is selected.
Safety requirements state that all cyclists and paddlers must wear helmets; all paddlers must wear shoes and a U.S. Coast Guard approved personal flotation device; watercraft participants must be able to self-rescue. Only registered competitors are allowed on the race course. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
