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The CLIF Bar Team Challenge Triathlon

Saturday September 26, 2009

Event Details

Entry fees

The CLIF Bar Team Challenge Triathlon
September 27, 2008
Granite Beach, Folsom Lake
8 am Start time

.75 mile swim – 13 mile road bike – 5 mile run

View the CLIF Bar Team Challenge Triathlon Course Map

Category:	All prices are PER TEAM
Until January 1, 2008	$120
Until Race Day	$140
Race Day	$160

Registration

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Divisions

At the Clif Booth

For the CLIF Bar Team Challenge there will be Seven Divisions:

- Male
- Female
- Co-Ed
- Corporate
- Family
- Youth (all 19 and under)
- Masters (all 40 and over)

All team members on each team must fit team division parameters.

Awards

There will be awards five deep in each division for the CLIF Bar Team Challenge Triathlon. First place teams will receive three boxes of Clif Bars.

Course Description and Map

Swim
The .75-mile swim will be in Folsom Lake with a beach start and finish. The course will be counter-clockwise direction. There will one mass start for all swimmers. The course will be marked with large orange buoys. It will be staffed by lifeguards in safety kayaks.

Bike
The road bike course is entirely on closed roads to traffic within the Granite Bay recreation area. The course winds through forested roads with turns and small climbs through the rolling terrain of the park. The course is a two-lap course with the return into transition only after completing both laps.

Run
The Run: The run course is a 5-mile scenic trail run with three aid stations providing cold water, Clif Electrolyte beverage and Clif Shot Energy gel. There will be some hills after mile three.

View the CLIF Bar Team Challenge Triathlon Course Map

Transition Area

The Transition area will be on a first-come basis, with the exception of Reserved Bike Racks for TRI Clubs. 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. Athletes may choose their transition spot from any of the non-reserved racks - reserved racks will be marked for Tri Clubs. Glass or bottles are not allowed in the transition area.

Bodymarking and Race Numbers

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.

Bike numbers must be attached and be visible on your bike at all times during the ride. Run numbers must be worn on your front when crossing the finish line.

Rules and Regulations

Swim
The .75-mile swim will be in Folsom Lake with a beach start and finish. The course will be counter-clockwise direction. There will be one mass start. The course will be marked with large orange buoys. It will be staffed by lifeguards in safety kayaks.

Bike
The bike course is entirely on closed roads to traffic within the Granite Bay recreation area. The course winds through forested sealed roads with turns and small climbs through the rolling terrain of the park. The course is a two-lap course with the return into transition only after completing both laps.

Run
The Run: The run course is a 5-mile scenic trail run with three aid stations providing cold water, Clif Electrolyte beverage and Clif Shot Energy gel. There will be some hills after mile three.

General rules

Numbers must be placed on your bike and worn on the run. Drafting is not allowed on the bike course. Riding your bike WILL be allowed in the transition area. No glass will be allowed in the transition area.

Use of headphones or other listening devices during ALL portions of the race ARE NOT ALLOWED.

Finish Line

After crossing the finish line please take a cold water or Clif Shot Recovery Drink and cool water and continue walking to allow your body to cool down. You should remain active for 10 to 15 minutes while you are drinking and re-fueling your body. If you need medical attention or are feeling unwell please proceed to the TBF Medical Tent or notify a TBF Volunteer that you need medical attention.

Schedule of Events

Saturday:

- 6:30 am Transition area and Registration open
- 7:00 am Race announcements begin
- 7:30 am Race information announcement for Clif Bar Team Tri
- 8:00 am Start of Clif Bar Team Tri
- 9:15 am First finisher of Clif Bar Team Tri
- 10:30 am Awards Ceremony

Packet Pick-up

Packet pick-up and registration will be available from 6:30 am to 8:30 am at the race start/finish area at Granite Beach of Folsom Lake, Granite Bay.

At TBF Racing we are committed to kids health and fitness. As part of this, we have a number of mountain bike, duathlon, triathlon and trail running races for kids in 2009 including the NEW Roseville TRI for KIDS on May 16.

In Spring:
January 24: FREE TBF Day Kids Mountain Bike Race
Feb. - March: The Chanoko KIDS Mountain Bike Duathlon, KIDS Jr. Duathlon and Trail Runs will be on Feb. 7, Feb. 21 and March 7.
May 16: NEW Roseville TRI for KIDS Triathlon

In Summer:
There will be five TRI for KIDS Triathlon races (each with two age divisions) in the summertime. These events are on June 7, July 12, August 9, August 29 and September 12.

The Sept. 12 events is both an open TRI for KIDS race plus the TRI for KIDS Championship

In the late Summer, there's the KIDS Granite Bay one-mile Trail Run on September 27.

Plus, there are many Short Course Triathlons and Super-Sprint Triathlons that are very suitable for kids. See Triathlon KIDS for a complete listing of kids only events as well as Short Course and Super-Sprint Tris.

Accommodation

Parking and Park Entrance Fee

Hotel rooms are available in nearby Rocklin and Roseville at: Local Hotels. Make sure and ask for the TBF Racing group reservation rate.

There is a $8 per vehicle charge.

Race for FREE

Spectator Information

Our TBF Racing Athlete Volunteer Program offers you a chance to get involved with events, have fun and earn a $40 TBF Racing voucher good towards entry fees at any of our events - plus free food. Pick up your RACE For FREE Athlete Voucher at the end of your shift. Complete event schedule

Spectators are welcome at the CLIF Bar Team Challenge Triathlon and all TBF Racing events. Spectator food and drinks will be available for sale and free coffee is available in the morning. Stop by the TBF booth at the expo and find out how you can learn the sport of Triathlon through TBF Training

Refund and Transfer Policy

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 $25 processing fee. Credits will not be given during race week.

Transfers will be allowed from one TBF Racing event to another within a one-year time frame. There will be a $25 transfer fee. Transfers will not be allowed during race week.

2008 Results

The CLIF Bar Team Challenge Triathlon

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