
The Gravel X Triathlon
Granite Bay, CA
Sat, Sep 12, 2026
Past Event
When
Saturday, September 12th, 2026
Where
8000 Douglas Blvd. , Granite Bay CA
Distances
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62–89°F · low rain risk
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About this race
The Gravel X Triathlon - Part of the USA Triathlon Gravel Triathlon Series
Event Details
- Date: September 12th
- Location: Granite Beach, Folsom Lake
- Overview: The 4th Annual Gravel X Triathlon includes a lake swim, draft legal off-road/gravel bike course, and scenic single track trails for the run.
- Distances: Two distances: Sprint & Olympic, both include a commemorative Gravel X Race shirt.
Distances Breakdown
- Sprint Distance: 500M Lake Swim - 15K Gravel Bike - 5K Trail Run.
- Sprint Distance Kayak/SUP: 1500 Meter - 15K Gravel Bike - 5K Trail Run.
- Olympic Distance: 1000M Lake Swim - 30K Gravel Bike - 10K Trail Run.
Course Information
Swim Course
- Distance: 500 meter swim course in Folsom Lake.
- Location: Nestled in the Sierra foothills with an average water temperature of 66 degrees in September.
- Loops: Two loops for Olympic distance, one loop for Sprint distance, and three loops for SUP/Kayak division.
Bike Course
- Distance: 15 kilometers, draft-legal bike course.
- Transition: Begins at the lake and finishes at a separate area for the run.
- Loops: Two loops for Olympic distance.
Run Course
- Distance: 5 kilometer run course.
- Trails: Follows single track trails along the shoreline of Folsom Lake.
- Loops: Two loops for Olympic distance.
Rules
- Swim: No hand paddles or floats allowed.
- Bike: Time trial bicycles, aero bars, fixed gear, and recumbent bicycles are prohibited. Draft legal.
- Run: Any equipment must be carried entire run course: cannot be discarded.
Relay Teams
- Awards: Top three in male, female, and coed divisions.
Packet Pick Up Information
- Time: Race morning from 6 until 9 am.
- Location: Race venue.
Race Day Schedule
- Sprint Gravel X Triathlon: 8 a.m.
- SUP/Kayak Gravel X Triathlon: 8:20 a.m.
- Olympic-distance Gravel X Triathlon: 9 a.m.
Race for FREE Information
- Volunteer Program: Chance to earn a $50 TBF Racing Volunteer voucher good for entry fees.
- Shift Duration: Each volunteer shift is 4 hours.
- Contact: Reserve a position by emailing [email protected].
Refund and Transfer Information
- No Refund Policy: TBF Racing has a no refund policy on all events.
- Credit: Refund requested prior to race week will be given as a TBF Race credit, minus a $25 processing fee.
- Transfer Policy: Allowed from one TBF Racing event to another within a one-year timeframe for a fee.
- Conditions: All events held Rain or Shine.
We hope you enjoy the race and would appreciate any input, comments or suggestions you may have afterwards.
For more information, visit the official race page.
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