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Friday, October 2nd, 2026
McNear’s Beach Park, San Rafael CA
Ultra · Half · 1 Mile
56–78°F · low rain risk
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2025
59–67°F
rain
2024
69–102°F
dry
2023
51–75°F
dry
2022
57–69°F
dry
2021
59–89°F
dry
2020
63–98°F
dry
2019
48–73°F
dry
2018
59–75°F
rain
2017
57–78°F
dry
2016
53–62°F
dry
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About this race
REGISTER NOW — REGULAR PRICING IS ON.
- Price Increase: after September 17, 2026. Don't wait.
- Last Day: Triathlon, Relay & SGRAIL Challenge: September 25
- Last Day: Trail Half Marathon: September 30
DISTANCES
- Olympic Triathlon: 1,500 m swim / 40K bike / 10K run
- Olympic Relay: (2–3 people) — 1,500 m swim / 40K bike / 10K run
- Trail Half Marathon: 13.1 mi / 21K
- SGRAIL Challenge: Triathlon + Trail Half Marathon (both days)
- Kids "Fun" Event: (13 & under) — details TBA
EVENT WEEKEND SCHEDULE
- THURSDAY: Bib pick-up @ Sports Basement Novato (TENTATIVELY 3:00 PM - 7:00 PM)
- FRIDAY: Bib pick-up · Kids Fun Event @ McNears Beach Park
- There will not be transition access on Friday, no gear drop-off. The transition access will only be available Saturday.
- SATURDAY: Olympic Triathlon & Relay
- 7:00 AM Gates open
- 7:15 AM Transition opens
- 8:30 AM Roads close (no parking or park access via car)
- 8:40 AM Transition Closes
- 9:00 AM Start Wave 1
- 12:00 PM - 5:00 PM Transition open for bike/gear pick-up (You must pick-up your gear/bike on Saturday, there will be no overnight holds)
- 1:00 PM Roads open
- 7:00 PM Park Closes
- SUNDAY: Trail Half Marathon
- 7:00 AM Gates open
- 8:30 AM Start
- 12:30 AM Cutoff
- 7:00 PM Park Closes
WHY SGRAIL?
The question people ask us most is: what's next? Which title or record are you after? Truth be told, we’re here because we love this sport and all its diversity — the nerves before a race, the new adventures, and the joy of the process of getting to those days. That’s when nature becomes our playground, and "getting lost" out there is a beautiful part of the journey. That’s where SGRAIL comes from: hours of exploring with friends, pushing each other — but never just for a personal best. Sitting down after a magic day, as a community, sharing stories over a coffee or a beer.
— Jan Frodeno
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