TBF Racing events Granite Bay Triathlon

Granite Bay Triathlon

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.

The Granite Bay Triathlon

Sunday September 28, 2008

Event Details

Entry fees

The Granite Bay Triathlon
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

Category:	Early	Race Day
Individual	$70	$80

Registration

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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.

Awards

Each first place overall team in each division will receive CLIF Bar Team Challenge Triathlon Overall Champion Awards. There will be awards five deep in each division for the CLIF Bar Team Challenge Triathlon.

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

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 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

Sunday:

- 6:30 am Transition area and Registration open
- 7:00 am Race announcements begin
- 8:40 am Race information announcement for The Granite Bay Triathlon

- 9:00 am Start of The Granite Bay Triathlon

The race will start at 9 am. There will be 7 waves, each 7 minutes apart:
Wave one : Men 29 and under
Wave two : Men 30-34
Wave three : Men 35-44
Wave four : Men 45+ and Clydesdale athletes
Wave five: Women 34 and under
Wave six: Women 35+, Athena athletes.

- 10:25 am First finisher of The Granite Bay Triathlon
- 11:30 am Final finisher of The Granite Bay Triathlon
- 11:45 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.

KIDS

We will have three Chanoko Kids Duathlons, Chanoko Kids Jr. Duathlon and & Kids Trail Runs on February 2, February 23 and March 15 as part of the Chanoko Duathlon series.

Our 2008 TRI for KIDS will be now be a five-race series in June 8, July 13 , August 3, August 23 and a TRI for KIDS Championship Triathlon Race (and Open race) on September 13. These fun races at Rancho Seco Park will feature a swim of 50/150 meters, a 4 mile bike and a 1-mile run for athletes 11 to 14 years of age. There will be a shorter swim for the athletes 7-10. In total, in 2008 there will be:

6 Kids Mountain Bike Duathlon Races in the Spring
3 Kids Trail Runs in the Spring
5 Kids Triathlons in the Summer. See TBF Racing Events for a complete listing.

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 $7 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 fee food. Pick up your RACE For FREE Athlete Voucher at the end of your shift. Complete event schedule

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

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.

2007 Results

The Granite Bay Triathlon

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