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Sat, Jun 06, 2026 at 8:00 AM
Tri for Real Triathlon #1
Tri for Real Triathlon Series is back in 2026 on June 6th, July 11th, and August 8th.
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 6th, July 11th, and August 8th 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.
Aquabike Triathlon
Rancho Seco ParkSat, Jul 11, 2026 at 8:00 AM
Tri for Real Triathlon #2
USA Triathlon sanctioned Tri for Real Olympic-distance Triathlon has three races in 2026. June 6th, July 11th & August 8th. Relay Teams, Aquabike and a Super Sprint
Triathlon are also available.
Back this year is the TRI for REAL Series Championship! Race all three events in the Olympic-distance 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 Series is USAT Sanctioned for 2026, with our Aquabike sanctioned as well. The Super Sprint Triathlon is Non-USAT.
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 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 and will start with the Aquabike wave.
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 Olympic-distance Triathlons - June 6th, July 11th, and August 8th 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.
Aquabike Triathlon
Rancho Seco Park