TBF Racing: Clif Bar Team Challenge triathlon

Events

Race Features

The CLIF Bar Team Challenge Triathlon is California's ONLY All Relay Team Triathlon! Enjoy this seriously challenging and fun race course – the same as the Granite Bay Triathlon on Sunday – with a team and enjoy the joy of finishing together.

Eight divisions to choose from for your team: Coed, Female, Male, Family, Corporate, Youth (under 18), Masters and Police/Firefighter. Awards are presented five-deep in each division and each team member receives a custom race t-shirt, post race hot meal, athlete goody bag, a chance for raffle prizes and free coffee, free RedBull and free CLIF products.

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The CLIF Bar Team Challenge Triathlon

Saturday September 25, 2010

Event Details

Entry fees

The CLIF Bar Team Challenge Triathlon
September 25, 2010
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 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
- Police and Firefighters
- 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:

- 7:00 am Transition area and Registration open
- 7:30 am Race announcements begin
- 8:30 am Race information announcement for Clif Bar Team Tri
- 9:00 am Start of Clif Bar Team Tri
- 10:30 am First finisher of Clif Bar Team Tri
- 11:30 -12 noon 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.

Accommodation

Parking and Park Entrance Fee

Accommodations near Granite Bay

There is a $10 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.

2009 Results

The CLIF Bar Team Challenge Triathlon

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