TRI for Real Triathlon #2

Tri for Real Triathlon #1

Tri for Real Triathlon Series is back in 2027 on June 5th, July 10th, and August 7th.

Back this year is the TRI for REAL Olympic-distance Championship! Race all three events in the Series to be eligible for Championship prizes in each five-year age group for men and women.

Event details and schedule

TRI for Real Triathlon

Rancho Seco Park, Herald

The TRI for REAL Olympic-distance Triathlon & Aquabike are sanctioned by USA Triathlon. The Super Sprint Triathlon is NOT sanctioned.

Back this year: Tri for Real Finisher Gear.

These races are held at Rancho Seco Park in Herald, California. The course has a 1.5 k swim - 40 k bike - 10 k run. Included for each athlete is a swim cap, post race refreshments, plus a commemorative Finisher piece.

Distances

Tri for Real Triathlon 1.5K swim-40K bike-10K run

Aquabike 1.5K swim-40K bike

Real Super Sprint Triathlon 200 yd swim-4 mile bike-1 mile run

Start Times

Real Super Sprint Triathlon 7:30 am

Tri for Real Triathlon - 8 a.m.

Aquabike - 8:10 a.m.

Relay Teams

Relay Teams are available for this year's event.

Packet Pick Up Information

Race packets will be available race morning from 6:30 a.m. to 8 a.m. at the race site. There is a $15 park entrance fee per vehicle.

Start Times

Real Super Sprint Triathlon - 7:30 am

Tri for Real - 8 am

Aqua Bike - 8:10 am

Entry into Rancho Seco Park is closed from 7:30 am to 8 am due to Super Sprint Triathlon bike course closure. Vehicles can park and walk in approximately one mile or wait until the road opens at 8 am.

TRI for Real Series Champions

Race in all three TRI for Real Triathlons - June 5th, July 10th, and August 7th to be eligible for Age Group Series Champion Awards.

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.

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.

TRI for FUN Triathlon

The TRI for FUN Triathlon & Duathlon are back in 2027 at Rancho Seco Park in Herald, California with races on June 6th, July 11th, and August 8th for the 44th year of TRI for FUN Triathlon racing!

Event details and schedule

TRI for FUN Triathlon #1

Rancho Seco Park, Herald

The TRI for FUN Sprint Triathlon began in 1983, started by Fleet Feet Sports. TBF Racing took over the event in 2001 and has enjoyed working with the SMUD Staff at Rancho Seco Park to bring you this classic Series of Triathlons each summer.

2027 Race Features

The original TRI for FUN Series is back in its 44th year at Rancho Seco Park. The Dates are: June 6th, July 11th & August 8th.

The race is at beautiful Rancho Seco Park featuring a lake swim, a road bike course, and a dirt trail run. The TRI for FUN Triathlon features a half-mile swim, 16 mile bike, 3 mile run course.

The DU for FUN has a 1 mile run, 16 mile bike, 3 mile run course.

All racers will receive race day TBF Swag, a TRI for FUN Finisher Medal, post race refreshments, plus awards in each age group. TRI for FUN Commemorative race t-shirts are available for $20 when ordered before June 1st.

Awards will be given to the top three in each 10-year age group in each Triathlon.

Distances

TRI for FUN Triathlon - 1/2 mile swim-16 mile bike-3 mile run

DU for FUN Duathlon - 1 mile run-16 mile bike-3 mile run

Relay Teams

Relay Teams are available for the TRI for FUN Triathlon. Awards will be presented to the top three teams in three divisions: Coed, Female, Male.

Packet Pick Up Information

Race packets will be available race morning from 6:30 am to 8:30 am at the race site. There is a $15 park entrance fee per vehicle.

Start Times

TRI for FUN Triathlon - 8 a.m. Wave Starts

DU for FUN Duathlon - 8 a.m. Mass Start

7:30 am - Entry into Rancho Seco Park closed from 7:30 am to 8 am due to our TRI for KIDS Triathlon event. Vehicles can park and walk in approximately one mile or wait until the road opens at 8 am.

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.

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. Transfers are not allowed during race week. ALL TBF Racing events are held Rain or Shine.

TRI for KIDS Triathlon #1

The TRI for KIDS Triathlon Series has three races in 2026 on June 6th, July 11th, and August 8th 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.

Event details and schedule

TRI for KIDS Triathlon #1

Rancho Seco Park, Herald

The TRI for KIDS Triathlon will be held at Rancho Seco Park in Herald, California. The course will have a 50 meter or 150 meter swim, a four mile bike, and a one mile run. Boys and girls aged 11 and over will swim the longer distance, with kids aged 10 and under doing the shorter distance.

Included with the June TRI for Kids entry is a TRI for KIDS Race t-shirt.

TRI for Kids Triathlon Distance: 5 to 10 yrs old: Swim 50 meters Bike 4 miles Run 1 mile

TRI for KIDS Triathlon Distance 11 to 14 yrs old: Swim 150 meters Bike 4 miles Run 1 mile

The swim course will be a 50 meter swim or 150 meter swim along the shoreline, completely monitored by safety kayakers and lifeguards.

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.

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.

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.

For the TRI for KIDS Triathlon there will be age group awards three-deep for each one-year age group. Every finisher will receive a race finisher medalion.

TRI for KIDS Series Awards, will be presented to the top athletes racing all Three events in each one-year age group at the third and final TRI for KIDS Triathlon on August 8th.

Find out about our RACE for FREE Athlete Volunteer program by emailing [email protected].

Race Day Schedule

6:30 am Registration and Packet pick up open

6:30 am Transition area open

7:00 am Race announcements begin

7:30 am Start of TRI for KIDS Triathlon

7:30 am Entry into Rancho Seco Park closed from 7:30 am to 8 am due to TRI for KIDS Triathlon bike course closure. Vehicles can park and walk in approximately one mile or wait until the road opens at 8 am.

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. Transfers are not allowed during race week. ALL TBF Racing events are held Rain or Shine.

Race fees increase on race day. There is a $15 park entrance fee per vehicle.