Course Description:

Swim - The race starts with a half-mile swim in Folsom Lake, water temperature around 58 degrees. Wetsuits are permitted for all athletes.

Bike - The 16-mile bike course on single track trails around the lake is two loops with mixed terrain of single track, downhills, climbs, sand, and packed decomposed granite.

Run - The 3.5-mile run has a mix of trails and roads - along with some fun hills. There will be three aid stations with water and Gatorade, plus GU on the run course. One at mile 1, one at the turn-around point on the run course, and one at mile 2. ALL athletes must wear their race number on the front of their body during the run and have it when crossing the finish line.

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. 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. Glass or bottles are not allowed in the transition area.

Aid Stations:
Aid stations will be located in the transition area and at mile one and two on the run course.

Schedule of Events:
Sunday March 27th
7 am Registration and Packet pick up open
7 am Transition area open
8 am Race announcements begin  
9 am Start of Super Sprint MTB Triathlon
10 am Start of XTERRA Real MTB Triathlon
10:30 am Awards ceremony for Super Sprint MTB Triathlon
12:30 pm Awards ceremony for XTERRA Real MTB Triathlon

Divisions/Awards:
First place Overall Male and Female in the Super Sprint MTB Triathlon will receive Overall Champion Awards. There will be awards three deep in each ten-year age group for the Super Sprint MTB Triathlon. Relay Team awards will be for the Top three teams in each Division of Male, Female and Coed.

First place Overall Male and Female in the XTERRA Real MTB Triathlon will receive Overall Champion Awards. There will be awards five deep in each ten-year age group for the XTERRA Real MTB Triathlon.

Equipment:
Expected water temperature for Folsom Lake will be 54-58 degrees. Wetsuits are strongly recommended. Swim fins and snorkels are not allowed. Helmets must be worn and buckled on the bike at all times. Run numbers must be worn on the run and when crossing the finish line. Listening devices of any kind: MP3, IPod, headphones, etc...are not allowed.