3 cycling events in Granite Bay, California

Happy Kids Duathlon Series

The Happy Kids Duathlon is for boys and girls 5 to 14 years of age. Each race features a 1 mile run - 3 mile road bike - 1 mile run course.

The Series will have five races in 2026. This is a great early-season race for young triathletes, cross country runners and cyclists.

Event details and schedule

The Happy Kids Duathlon #4

Granite Beach, Folsom Lake SRA

This race offers young athletes a chance to run and bike together in one-fun-race! The course is 1 mile run followed by a 3 mile road bike on roads closed to traffic and a final 1 mile run. Included for each competitor is a custom Happy Kids/TBF Running Hat and athlete goody bag with product samples, plus a post race meal of hot soup or chili with fruit, cookies and beverage.

The March 21st Happy Kids Duathlon will be the final race in our five Race Happy Kids Duathlon Series for which we will have Series Champions in each 2-year age group (5-6, 7-8, 9-10, 11-12, 13-14). Finishers at each race will receive a TBF Finisher Button.

To be eligible for the Series Championship athletes must race in all four of the events. Athletes racing in all four Happy Kids Duathlons will receive a Series Finisher Medal.

Course Description:

Run – The 1 mile run course will run on granite paths for a short loop before returning to the Transition Area where the bikes are set up.

Bike - The bike course is course located entirely within the park on roads closed to traffic. It will exit the parking lot area at GraniteBeach then complete a 3 mile loop within the park.

Run – The 1 mile run will run on granite paths, single track trails, with an aid station at the start of the run and the half way point.

Transition Area - The Transition area will be on a first-come basis. The transition area at all TBF Racing events is for athletes only. All non-athletes must remain outside of the transition area at all times on race day. Bodymarking will be take place at the entrance to the transition area and must be completed before you enter the transition area. Glass or bottles are not allowed in the transition area.

Divisions/Awards - For the Happy Kids Duathlon there will be 2-year age groups for boys and girls 5 to 14 years old. These age groups will be: 5-6, 7-8, 9-10, 11-12, 13-14. Awards will be presented three-deep in each 2-year age group. Each finisher will receive a TBF Finisher Button.

For the four Race Series, athletes racing in all four of the events will be eligible for Series Championship Awards. Athletes changing age groups during the Series will finish the Series in their earlier age group.

Schedule of Events: Saturday March 21st

7 am Registration/Packet Pick up opens

7 am Transition Area opens

7:30 am Race announcements begin

8:30 am Start of Happy Kids Duathlon

10:00 am Start of Awards ceremony for Happy Kids Duathlon

Race fees increase on race day.

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 Championship - Cross Country MTB Racing

The MTB Championship is the final Race of the 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.

Back in 2026: E-Bike division.

Event details and schedule

MTB Championship - Cross Country Mountain Bike Racing

Granite Beach, Folsom Lake SRA

The MTB Championship is the final Race of our six-race Spring MTB Series and will feature a 7-mile lap course. Included for each athlete in the MTB Championship is a custom TBF/MTB Hat, a chance at Division Awards, and a hot post-race meal.

Packet Pick Up Information

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

DISTANCES:

Junior (14-under): 1 lap 7 miles | Novice/Clydesdale (over 225 lbs)/Novice HS (High School Riders): 1 laps 7 miles | Junior Elite (14-under)/E-Bike, 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 divison (male, female)

• 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 Throwdown on March 22nd.

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

ICE Breaker Triathlon

The ICE Breaker Triathlon was first held in 2000 as part of the TBF Training Triathlon Class. In 2002 the event was opened to the public and is now in its 24th year and is known as the best way to start your Triathlon racing season!

Event details and schedule

ICE Breaker Triathlon

Granite Beach, Folsom Lake SRA

The Swim for the ICE Breaker Triathlon and ICE Breaker Dash Triathlon will both take place at Folsom Lake. The run courses for the ICE Breaker Triathlons will be a scenic and enjoyable along the beautiful shoreline of Folsom Lake. The Ice Breaker Dash is a super sprint course perfect for first-timers.

Included for each athlete is a swim cap, hot post race meal, a pair of ICE Breaker Triathlon socks, and an ICE Breaker Triathlon Finisher Hat.

Distances

ICE Breaker Triathlon - .5 mile swim-10 mile bike-4 mile run

ICE Breaker Aquabike - .5 mile swim-10 mile bike

ICE Breaker Dash Triathlon - 400 yards swim-5 mile bike-2 mile run

ICE Breaker Swim - .5 mile

Relay Teams

Relay Teams consist of one swimmer, one cyclist and one runner. Entry fee includes three goody bags and post race meals. Awards will be first overall in Male, Female and Coed divisions for ICE Breaker Triathlon only.

Packet Pick Up Information

Race packets will be available race morning from 6:30 am to 9 am at the race site.

Race Day Schedule

6:00 Registration/Packet Pick up opens

6:30 Race announcements begin

8:00 a.m. Start of ICE Breaker Dash Triathlon

9:00 a.m. Start of ICE Breaker Triathlon & Aquabike

Waves to be announced.

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.