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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.