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Saturday, January 2nd, 2027
8000 Douglas Blvd., Granite Bay CA
5K
41–54°F · some rain risk
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On this date: rain 4 of the last 10 years
2026
52–61°F
rain
2025
45–55°F
dry
2024
42–57°F
rain
2023
35–49°F
rain
2022
32–51°F
dry
2021
46–51°F
dry
2020
40–57°F
dry
2019
32–49°F
dry
2018
42–60°F
dry
2017
39–46°F
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About this race
Event Overview
The New Year's Duathlon and 5K Trail Run
Location: Granite Beach, Folsom Lake SRA
Run, Bike, and Run in the New Year with TBF at Granite Beach, Folsom Lake.
Event Details
- Duathlon Course: 2 mile run - 5 mile bike – 2 mile run course for Individuals or 2-Person Relay Teams.
- 5K Course: A beautiful and fun course with nature trails and lake views.
- Awards: Overall Champion prize for the first overall male and female finisher. Top Three awards in each 10-year Age Group.
- Results: Overall results will be posted for all finishers.
Course Details
- Run: The 2 mile run course on granite paths, single track trails, and pavement with aid stations.
- Bike: The 5 mile road bike course on closed roads within Folsom Lake State Park, with sharp turns to navigate.
- 5K: A gently rolling course along the lake shoreline with friendly aid stations and clear markers.
- Post-Race: Hot soup, cookies, and fruit available to all competitors free of charge.
Charity Support
The New Year's Duathlon & 5K Run are fundraising events for Maria and Joseph's Ministry to the Poor, the Official Charity of TBF Racing.
Merchandise
Pre-order your New Year's Duathlon & 5K long-sleeved tech-tee shirt (available in XS, SM, MED, LG, XL, and XXL) for only $30. Purchase helps support our official Charity! Must be pre-ordered prior to December 27th.
Race Day Schedule
- 6:30 am: Transition area and Registration open.
- 7:30 am: Race announcements begin.
- 8:00 am: Start of the NY's 5K Run/Walk.
- 9:00 am: Start of New Year's Duathlon.
Volunteering
TBF Racing always needs volunteers to help keep our events organized, safe, and fun. If you or a friend would like to volunteer, please email [email protected].
Refund and Transfer Information
TBF Racing has a No Refund policy on all of our events. A refund requested prior to race week will result in a TBF Race credit minus a $25 processing fee. Transfers allowed from one TBF Racing event to another within a one-year time frame for a $25 transfer fee. Transfers are not allowed during race week. ALL TBF Racing events are held Rain or Shine.
Event Link
For more information and to register, visit: New Year's Duathlon & 5K Run
Course map
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