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 $12 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.