The Gravel X Triathlon
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The Gravel X Triathlon
The Gravel X Triathlon takes place at Granite Beach on Folsom Lake in Granite Bay, California. The event includes lake swims, a draft legal off-road gravel bike course and single track trail sections for the run. Folsom Lake typically has an average water temperature near 66 degrees in September.
There are multiple race formats and distances:
- Sprint: 500M lake swim, 15K gravel bike, 5K trail run.
- Sprint SUP/Kayak: 1500M paddle, 15K gravel bike, 5K trail run.
- Olympic: 1000M lake swim, 30K gravel bike, 10K trail run.
Course details note separate loop counts by distance: the Olympic swim is two loops while the sprint swim is one loop and SUP/Kayak participants complete three loops. The 15K bike course is draft legal, begins at a lake transition area and finishes at a separate transition area for the run. The 5K run follows single track trails along the lake shoreline; Olympic athletes complete two loops.
Equipment and rules: swim competitors may not use hand paddles or floats. Certain bicycle types including time trial bikes, aero bars, fixed gear and recumbents are prohibited; bar ends must be plugged. Any equipment carried on the run must remain carried for the entire course.
Relay awards are given for top three teams in male, female and coed categories. Packets are available for pick up on race morning at the venue. The event is part of the USA Triathlon Gravel Triathlon Series. Refund and transfer policies apply and are managed by the race organizer. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
