TRI for Real Triathlon #1

About the Event

Tri for Real Triathlon #1

Tri for Real Triathlon Series is back in 2026 on June 6th, July 11th, and August 8th.

Back this year is the TRI for REAL Olympic-distance Championship! Race all three events in the Series to be eligible for Championship prizes in each five-year age group for men and women.

TRI for Real Triathlon

Rancho Seco Park, Herald

The TRI for REAL Olympic-distance Triathlon & Aquabike are sanctioned by USA Triathlon. The Super Sprint Triathlon is NOT sanctioned.

Back this year: Tri for Real Finisher Gear.

These races are held at Rancho Seco Park in Herald, California. The course has a 1.5 k swim - 40 k bike - 10 k run. Included for each athlete is a swim cap, post race refreshments, plus a commemorative Finisher piece.

Distances

Tri for Real Triathlon 1.5K swim-40K bike-10K run

Aquabike 1.5K swim-40K bike

Real Super Sprint Triathlon 200 yd swim-4 mile bike-1 mile run

Start Times

Real Super Sprint Triathlon 7:30 am

Tri for Real Triathlon - 8 a.m.

Aquabike - 8:10 a.m.

Relay Teams

Relay Teams are available for this year's event.

Packet Pick Up Information

Race packets will be available race morning from 6:30 a.m. to 8 a.m. at the race site. There is a $12 park entrance fee per vehicle.

Start Times

Real Super Sprint Triathlon - 7:30 am

Tri for Real - 8 am

Aqua Bike - 8:10 am

Entry into Rancho Seco Park is closed from 7:30 am to 8 am due to Super Sprint Triathlon bike course closure. Vehicles can park and walk in approximately one mile or wait until the road opens at 8 am.

TRI for Real Series Champions
Race in all three TRI for Real Triathlons - June 6th, July 11th, and August 8th to be eligible for Age Group Series Champion Awards.

Race for FREE Information

Our Race for FREE Athlete Volunteer Program offers a chance to get involved with multi-sport events, have fun, and earn a $50 TBF Racing Volunteer voucher good towards entry fees at any of our events this year. Each volunteer shift is 4 hours. We ask volunteers to reserve a volunteer position at any of our events by emailing: [email protected] as our volunteer positions will fill up quickly.

Refund and Transfer Information

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 a $25 processing fee. Credits are not given during race week. Race transfers are allowed from one TBF Racing event to another within a one-year time frame. There is a $25 transfer fee. Participant transfers are allowed for this event, with a $25 fee. Transfers are not allowed during race week. ALL TBF Racing events are held Rain or Shine.

Races Offered

TRI for Real Super Sprint Triathlon - Super Sprint Triathlon

Jun 06, 2026

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Distance — 0.2mi Swim 4mi Bike 1mi Run

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Type — Multisports

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15:00

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$105.00

USAT Tri for Real Triathlon #1 - Aqua Bike

Jun 06, 2026

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Distance — 1.5K Swim 40K Bike

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Type — Multisports

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15:00

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$110.00

USAT Tri for Real Triathlon #1 - Tri for Real - Relay Team

Jun 06, 2026

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Distance — 1.5K Swim 40K Bike 10K Run

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Type — Multisports

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15:00

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$160.00

USAT Tri for Real Triathlon #1 - Tri for Real Series - Aquabike

Jun 06, 2026

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Distance — 1.5K Swim 40K Bike

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Type — Multisports

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15:00

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$270.00

USAT Tri for Real Triathlon #1 - Tri for Real Triathlon

Jun 06, 2026

straighten

Distance — 1.5K Swim 40K Bike 10K Run

terrain

Type — Multisports

timer

15:00

sell

$150.00

Weather History

These values represent the 3-year monthly averages for June in Herald.

thermostat Temperature

13.7° / 30.8°

wb_sunny Feels like

12.4° / 28.5°

light_mode Avg sunshine hours

13h 46m

water_drop Avg rainfall

—

ac_unit Avg snowfall

—

air Avg wind speed

9.5 km/h (Light breeze)

opacity Sweat loss rate

High

terrain Course conditions

Hard and dry surface

sunny Max UV Index

Very High (8.0)

humidity_mid Humidity

52.2%

wb_twilight Sunrise

05:41

nightlight Sunset

20:28

About Herald

Learn more about the host city, Herald.

Herald is a census-designated place in Sacramento County, California. Herald sits at an elevation of 79 feet (24 m). It is located east of the city of Galt along State Route 104. The ZIP Code is 95638, and the community is inside area code 209. The 2020 United States census reported that Herald's population was 1,160.