MTB Classic - Cross Country Mountain Bike Racing

The Gravel X Triathlon - Part of the USA Triathlon Gravel Triathlon Series

Event details and schedule

The Gravel X Triathlon

September 12th

Granite Beach, Folsom Lake

We are excited for the 4th Annual Gravel X Triathlon - with a lake swim, draft legal off-road/gravel bike course and scenic single track trails for the run.

We will have two distances: Sprint & Olympic for the Gravel X Triathlon. Included with both races is a commemorative Gravel X Race shirt

Sprint Distance: 500M Lake Swim - 15K Gravel Bike - 5K Trail Run.

Sprint Distance Kayak/SUP - 1500 Meter - 15K Gravel Bike - 5K Trail Run.

Olympic Distance: 1000M Lake Swim - 30K Gravel Bike - 10K Trail Run.

Swim course:

500 meter swim course in beautiful Folsom Lake. Folsom Lake is nestled in the Sierra foothills and has an average water temperature in September of 66 degrees. Two loops for Olympic distance, one loop for Sprint distance. Athletes racing in the SUP/Kayak division will do three loops.

Bike course:

The 15 kilometer draft-legal bike course will begin a transtion area at the lake to start the course. The bike course will finish at a separate transition area to start the run. Two loops for Olympic distance.

Run Course:

The 5 kilometer run course follows single track trails long the shoreline of Folsom Lake. Two loops for Olympic distance.

RULES:

Swim - No hand paddles or floats allowed.

Bike - Time trial bicycles and aero bars of any type are prohibited. Fixed gear bicycles and recumbent bicycles are prohibited. All other bicycles currently allowed under the competitive rules are allowed. Bar ends must be plugged. Bike course is draft legal.

Run - Any equipment must be carried the entire run course and cannot be discarded along the course.

Relay Teams

Relay Teams awards will be for top three in male, female and coed divisions.

Packet Pick Up Information

Athlete packets may be picked up on race morning at the race venue from 6 until 9 am.

Race Day Schedule:

Sprint Gravel X Triathlon - 8 a.m.

Olympic-distance Gravel X Triathlon - 8:20 a.m.

SUP/Kayak Gravel X Triathlon - 9 a.m.

Race for FREE Information

Our Race for FREE Athlete Volunteer Program offers a chance to get involved with multi-sport events, have fun, and earn a $50 TBF Racing Volunteer voucher good towards entry fees at any of our events this year. Each volunteer shift is 4 hours. We ask volunteers to reserve a volunteer position at any of our events by emailing [email protected] as our volunteer positions will fill up quickly.

Find out more info at www.tbftraining.com about the FREE Triathlon Training program offered by TBF Training or email [email protected] with your training questions.

Refund and Transfer Information

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. Race transfers are allowed from one TBF Racing event to another within a one-year time frame. There is a $25 transfer fee. Participant transfers are allowed for this event, with a $25 fee. Transfers are not allowed during race week. ALL TBF Racing events are held Rain or Shine.

We hope you enjoy the race and would appreciate any input, comments or suggestions you may have afterwards.

The New Year's Duathlon and 5K Trail Run

Run, Bike, and Run in the New Year with TBF at Granite Beach, Folsom Lake.

Event details and schedule

New Year's Duathlon & 5K Trail Run

Granite Beach, Folsom Lake SRA

Our New Years Duathlon has a 2 mile run - 5 mile bike – 2 mile run course for Individuals or 2-Person Relay Teams, and we have the New Year's 5K Trail Run on a beautiful and fun course with nature trails and lake views.

For the New Years Duathlon there will be an Overall Champion prize for the first overall male and female finisher along with Top Three awards in each 10-year Age Group. Overall Results will be posted for all finishers.

For the New Year’s 5K Run there will be an Overall Champion prize for the first overall male and female finisher along with Top Three awards in each 10-year Age Group. Overall Results will be posted for all finishers.

Courses.

Run - The 2 mile run course is the same for both legs of the race. The course will run on granite paths, single track trails, and a small section on pavement with an aid station at the start of the run and the half way point.

Bike - The 5 mile road bike course is on closed roads within Folsom Lake State Park. Care should be taken on several sharp turns so as not to exceed safe speed limits.

5K - The New Year's 5K course is a gentle rolling course on trails along the lake shoreline with beautiful views with freindly aid stations and lots of signs marking the course.

After the New Years Duathlon & 5K Run, hot soup along with cookies and fruit will be available to all competitors free of charge. The New Year's Duathlon & 5K Run are fundraising events for Maria and Joseph's Ministry to the Poor, the Official Charity of TBF Racing.

Pre-order your New Years Duathlon & 5K long-sleeved tech-tee shirt (available in XS, SM, MED, LG, XL and XXL) for only $30 and pick it up on race morning! Your purchase helps supports our official Charity! Must be pre-ordered prior to December 27th.

Race Day Schedule

6:30 am Transition area and Registration open

7:30 am Race announcements begin

8:00 am Start of the NY's 5K Run/Walk

8:30 am Race information announcement for New Year's Duathlon

9:00 am Start of New Year's Duathlon

TBF Racing always needs volunteers to help keep our events organized, safe, and fun. If you or a friend would like to volunteer, please email [email protected].

Refund and Transfer Information

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.

MTB Kickstart - Cross Country MTB Racing

The MTB Kickstart is the first of our Six MTB Races we have in our Spring MTB Series. Each race will feature a unique course, with safe and well marked trails, held at beautiful Granite Beach, Folsom Lake SRA. To be eligible for Series Awards, athletes must race 5 of 6 races, including the Championship Race on March 21st

Back in 2027: E-Bike division.

Event details and schedule

MTB Kickstart - Cross Country Mountain Bike Racing

Granite Beach, Folsom Lake SRA

The MTB Kickstart is the first of our six-race Spring MTB Series and will feature a 6-mile lap course. Included for each athlete in the MTB Kickstart is a custom TBF Beanie, a chance at Division Awards, and delicious hot post-race food. Back in 2027: E-Bike Division!

DISTANCES: Junior (14-under)/Beginner: 1 lap 6 miles | Novice/Clydesdale (over 220 lbs)/Novice HS (High School Riders): 1 lap 6 miles | E-Bike/Sport/Sport HS/Sport Single-Speed: 2 laps 12 miles | Expert/HS Expert/Pro: 3 laps 18 miles

DIVISIONS same for Men and Women

• Pro: one division

• Novice, Sport and Expert Divisions: 29 & under, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59 and 60+.

• Single Speed Divisions: Open (39-under) and Masters (40+over)

• Clydesdale (Men only): one division (220lb+)

• E-bike: one division (males, females)

• Beginner: one division

• Junior Divisions: 13-14, 11-12, 10 & under

High School

Novice, Sport and Expert Divisions: (Boys, Girls)

TBF MTB Race Series Placement and Awards

Points will be awarded to each rider placing in their division in one of the six MTB Races that are part of our 2027 MTB Series. The rider with the most points that finishes in five of the six events; including the Championship Race on March 21st, in each division will be the Series Champion. In the case of ties, the rider that finished with the most first, second, or third place finishes will receive the Championship award. If points are still tied, the final race finish will determine Championship.

Start Times for MTB Kickstart on January 10th.

Pro, Experts, HS Experts, SS Experts - 8 a.m.

Novice, HS Novice, Clydesdale - 9 a.m.

E-Bike, Sport, HS Sport, Single Speed - 10 a.m.

Juniors - 11 a.m.

Our Race for FREE Athlete Volunteer Program offers a chance to get involved with multi-sport events, have fun, and earn a $50 TBF Racing Volunteer voucher good towards entry fees at any of our events this year. Each volunteer shift is 4 hours. We ask volunteers to reserve a volunteer position at any of our events by emailing [email protected] as our volunteer positions will fill up quickly.

Refund and Transfer Information

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.

TBF MTB Clinics

The TBF MTB Clinic is for all levels of riders and includes professional MTB coaching, drills & skills clinic, dirt-crit practice race, fun group trail ride, and refreshments. Find out more info at www.tbftraining.com.

Friends of TBF Racing:

TBF Racing is proud to sponsor and promote Mountain Biking on a local level with our support of the following organizations:

FATRAC: Folsom-Auburn Trail Riders Action Coalition www.fatrac.org

Sierra Buttes Trail Stewardship: www.sierratrails.org

Folsom Lake SRA: Folsom Lake State Recreation Area www.parks.ca.gov/?page_id=25226

The Double Duathlon

The Double Duathlon race is a one-of-a-kind multisport event. It takes place at beautiful Granite Beach, Folsom Lake SRA and features three runs and two bikes! It starts with a 2 mile run, then a 5 mile road bike, then a 2 mile run, then a 5 mile road bike, then a final 2 mile run.

Event details and schedule

The Double Duathlon

Granite Beach, Folsom Lake SRA

The Double Duathlon features a run-bike-run-bike-run course with all three runs on trails and both bike legs on closed roads.

Included for each athlete is a custom TBF Running Hat.

Awards are for 1st through 3rd place in each age group for the Double Duathlon and 1st overall for Relay Team Divisions of Male, Female, and Coed.

Double Duathlon Distance - 2 mile run-5 mile road bike-2 mile run-5 mile road bike-2 mile run.

Three runs and two bikes! All three runs are the same and are mostly on trails. The bike legs are one lap on a road course closed to traffic winding through the scenic oak forests along the shoreline of Folsom Lake.

Relay Teams

Relay Teams consist of one cyclist and one runner. Entry fee includes two race visors and post race meals. Awards will be first overall in Male, Female and Coed divisions for the Double Duathlon.

Packet Pick Up Information

Race packets will be available race morning from 8 am to 10 am at the race site.

Event Schedule:

8:00 a.m. Registration/Packet Pick up opens

9:30 a.m Race announcements begin

10:00 a.m. Start of Double Duathlon

Refund and Transfer Information

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.

Race for FREE Information

Our Race for FREE Athlete Volunteer Program offers a chance to get involved with multi-sport events, have fun, and earn a $50 TBF Racing Volunteer voucher good towards entry fees at any of our events this year. Each volunteer shift is 4 hours. We ask volunteers to reserve a volunteer position at any of our events by emailing [email protected] as our volunteer positions will fill up quickly.

MTB Challenge - Cross Country MTB Racing

The MTB Challenge is the third of six MTB Races we have in our Spring MTB Series. This race will feature a unique seven-mile lap course, with safe and well marked trails, held at beautiful Granite Beach, Folsom Lake SRA.

Back in 2027: E-Bike division.

Event details and schedule

MTB Challenge - Cross Country Mountain Bike Racing

Granite Beach, Folsom Lake SRA

The MTB Challenge is the third of our six-race Spring MTB Series and will feature a 7-mile lap course traveling in reverse direction from the previous two races. Included for each athlete in the MTB Challenge is a custom TBF Aluminum Water Bottle, a chance at Division Awards, and a hot post race meal.

Packet Pick Up Information

Race packets will be available race morning from 7 a.m. at the race site. Registration prices increase on Race Day.

DISTANCES:

Junior (14-under): 1 lap 7 miles | Novice/Clydesdale (over 220 lbs)/Novice HS (High School Riders): 1 lap 7 miles | E-Bike, Junior Elite (14-under) Sport/Sport HS/Sport Single-Speed: 2 laps 14 miles | Expert/SS Expert/Pro: 3 laps 21 miles

DIVISIONS same for Men and Women

• Pro: one division

• Novice, Sport and Expert Divisions: 29 & under, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59 and 60+.

• Single Speed Divisions: Open (39-under) and Masters (40+over)

• Clydesdale (Men only): one division (220lb+)

• E-Bike: one division (males, females)

• Beginner: one division

• Junior Divisions: 13-14, 11-12, 10 & under

High School

• Novice, Sport and Expert Divisions: (Boys, Girls)

TBF MTB Race Series Placement and Awards

Points will be awarded to each rider placing in their division in one of the six MTB Races that are part of our 2026 MTB Series. The rider with the most points that finishes in five of the six events; including the Championship Race on March 22nd, in each division will be the Series Champion. In the case of ties, the rider that finished with the most first, second, or third place finishes will receive the Championship award. If points are still tied, the final race finish will determine Championship.

Start Times for MTB Classic on February 8th.

Pro, Experts, HS Experts, SS Experts - 8 a.m.

Novice, HS Novice, Clydesdale - 9 a.m.

E-Bike, Junior Elite, Sport, HS Sport, Single Speed - 10 a.m.

Juniors - 11 a.m.

Our Race for FREE Athlete Volunteer Program offers a chance to get involved with multi-sport events, have fun, and earn a $50 TBF Racing Volunteer voucher good towards entry fees at any of our events this year. Each volunteer shift is 4 hours. We ask volunteers to reserve a volunteer position at any of our events by emailing [email protected] as our volunteer positions will fill up quickly.

Refund and Transfer Information

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.

TBF MTB Clinics

The TBF MTB Clinic is for all levels of riders and includes professional MTB coaching, drills & skills clinic, dirt-crit practice race, fun group trail ride, and refreshments. Find out more info at www.tbftraining.com

Friends of TBF Racing:

TBF Racing is proud to sponsor and promote Mountain Biking on a local level with our support of the following organizations:

FATRAC: Folsom-Auburn Trail Riders Action Coalition www.fatrac.org

Sierra Buttes Trail Stewardship: www.sierratrails.org

Folsom Lake SRA: Folsom Lake State Recreation Area www.parks.ca.gov/?page_id=25226