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TRIATHLON CLUB CHAMPIONSHIP
The Granite Bay Triathlon is the California Sprint Distance TRI Club
Championship Race" TBF Racing will offer $10 back to TRI CLUBS for
each finisher they have, and front row racks all season long (10 TBF
Triathlons) plus 10 free entries for the Golden State Triathlon to the
winning team, plus a huge CLUB Trophy.
To register a club only needs 10 athletes, and they automatically will
receive a check for $100 from TBF plus be entered into the club
competition (and receive an additional $10 for each additional athlete
they enter that finishes).
Granite Bay Duathlon starts at 9 am with a 2 mile trail run – 13 mile road bike – 5 mile trail run.
Kids 1-mile run will start at 8:30 am with Finisher Medals for each athlete.
Race highlights
 California's toughest Sprint Triathlon has the an after-race party with hot athlete food and awards five deep in each five-year age group, and FREE Athlete massage after the race. Don't miss the fun.
The Granite Bay Triathlon is a scenic race with a challenging course entirely within the Granite Bay recreation area at Folsom Lake. The .75 mile swim in Folsom Lake, the 14-mile two loop bike course entirely on closed roads, and the 5-mile run on scenic trails that climbs up Mooney Ridge. 
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| The Granite Bay Triathlon, Duathlon, & 1 Mile Kids Run |
Sunday September 27, 2009 |
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| Event Details |
Entry fees |
The Granite Bay Triathlon, Duathlon, 10-Mile Trail Run and 1-Mile Kids Run
September 28, 2008
Granite Beach, Folsom Lake
9 am Start time
.75 mile swim – 13 mile bike – 5 mile run
View the Granite Bay Triathlon Course Map
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| Category: |
Early |
Race Day |
| Granite Bay Triathlon |
$70 |
$80 |
| Granite Bay Duathlon |
$50 |
$60 |
| Kids 1-mile Run |
$10 |
$15 |
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TRI Club Championship |
TRIATHLON CLUB CHAMPIONSHIP
The Granite Bay Triathlon is the California Sprint Distance TRI Club
Championship Race" TBF Racing will offer $10 back to TRI CLUBS for each finisher they have, with a minimum of 10 athletes from your TRI CLUB registered, and the Fastest Team will receive 10 free entries for the Golden State Triathlon - the Overall Team will receive Reserved Front Row Transitions racks all year, plus a huge CLUB Trophy. So, if you have 17 finishers in your club, you'll get $170 back.
To register a club only needs 10 athletes, and they automatically will
receive a check for $100 from TBF plus be entered into the club
competition (and receive an additional $10 for each additional athlete
they enter that finishes).
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Divisions |
For the Granite Bay Triathlon there will be 5-year age groups beginning with 14 and under, 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, etc. and ending with 70+ for male and female individuals. There will be Clydesdale (men over 200 lbs) and Athena (women over 150 lbs) Divisions.
For the Granite Bay Duathlon there will be 10-year age groups beginning with 19 and under and 70+ for male and female.
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Awards |
First place Overall Male and Female in the Granite Bay Triathlon will receive Overall Champion Awards. There will be awards five deep in each five-year age group for the Granite Bay Triathlon.
First place Overall Male and Female in the Granite Bay Duathlon will receive Overall Champion Awards. There will be awards 3 deep in each ten-year age group for the Granite Bay Duathlon. |
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 be wave starts five minutes apart. 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 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 Granite Bay Triathlon Course Map
Duathlon: For the first Run for Granite Bay Duathlon (along with Swim): The first run is a combination of single track, pavement and smooth trails rolling along the lakeshore with two aid stations.
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| Transition Area |
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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.
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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.
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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 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.
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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.
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Schedule of Events |
Sunday:
7:30 am Transition area and Registration open
8:00 am Race announcements begin
8:30 am Race information announcement for The Granite Bay Triathlon/Duathlon
9:00 am Start of The Granite Bay Triathlon and Duathlon
The race will start at 9 am. There will be five waves, each five minutes apart:
Wave 1 9:00 am: men 34 and under
The Duathlon will start in one wave at 9am.
Wave 2 9:05 am: men 35-44
Wave 3 9:10 am: men 45+ and Clydesdale
Wave 4 9:15 am: women 35 and under and Athena
Wave 5 9:20 am: women 35+
8:30 am Start of Kids One Mile Run
10:25 am First finisher of The Granite Bay Triathlon/Duathlon
10:30 am Awards Ceremony for Granite Bay Triathlon/Duathlon
12 am Final finisher of The Granite Bay Triathlon/Duathlon
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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
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Spectators are welcome at the Granite Bay 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
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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.
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2008 Results |
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