Gravel X SUP/Kayak Triathlon - Gravel X SUP/Kayak Triathlon

Gravel X SUP/Kayak Triathlon - Gravel X SUP/Kayak Triathlon Race Information

<p><span style="font-size: medium;"><strong>The Gravel X Triathlon - Part of the USA Triathlon Gravel Triathlon Series</strong></span></p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><span style="font-size: medium;">&nbsp;</span></p><h4>Event details and schedule</h4><p></p><div> <span style="font-size: small;"><strong>The Gravel X Triathlon</strong></span> </div> <div> <span style="font-size: small;"><strong>September 12th&nbsp;</strong></span> </div> <div> <span style="font-size: small;"><strong>Granite Beach, Folsom Lake</strong></span> </div> <div> &nbsp; </div> <div> <span style="font-size: small;">We are excited for the 4th Annual Gravel X Triathlon - with a lake swim, draft legal off-road/gravel bike course and scenic single track trails for the run.&nbsp;<br><br></span> </div> <div> <span style="font-size: small;">We will have two distances: Sprint &amp; Olympic for the Gravel X Triathlon. Included with both races is a commemorative Gravel X Race shirt<br><br> Sprint Distance: 500M Lake Swim - 15K Gravel Bike - 5K Trail Run.&nbsp;<br> Sprint Distance Kayak/SUP - 1500 Meter - 15K Gravel Bike - 5K Trail Run.&nbsp;<br> Olympic Distance: 1000M Lake Swim - 30K Gravel Bike - 10K Trail Run.&nbsp;<br><br></span> </div> <div> <span style="font-size: small;">&nbsp;</span> </div> <div> <span style="font-size: small;"><strong>Swim course:</strong></span> </div> <div> <span style="font-size: small;">500 meter swim course in beautiful Folsom Lake. Folsom Lake is nestled in the Sierra foothills and has an average water temperature in September of 66 degrees. Two loops for Olympic distance, one loop for Sprint distance. Athletes racing in the SUP/Kayak division will do three loops.&nbsp;</span> </div> <div> <span style="font-size: small;">&nbsp;</span> </div> <div> <span style="font-size: small;">&nbsp;</span> </div> <div> <span style="font-size: small;"><strong>Bike course:</strong></span> </div> <div> <span style="font-size: small;">The 15 kilometer draft-legal bike course will begin a transtion area at the lake to start the course. The bike course will finish at a separate transition area to start the run. Two loops for Olympic distance.&nbsp;</span> </div> <div> <span style="font-size: small;">&nbsp;</span> </div> <div> <span style="font-size: small;">&nbsp;</span> </div> <div> <span style="font-size: small;"><strong>Run Course:</strong></span> </div> <div> <span style="font-size: small;">The 5 kilometer run course follows single track trails long the shoreline of Folsom Lake. Two loops for Olympic distance.&nbsp;</span> </div> <div> <span style="font-size: small;"><br><br><strong>RULES:</strong></span> </div> <div> <span style="font-size: small;">Swim - No hand paddles or floats allowed.&nbsp;<br> Bike -&nbsp;</span><span style="font-size: small;">&nbsp;Time trial bicycles and aero bars of any type are prohibited. Fixed gear bicycles and recumbent bicycles are prohibited. All other bicycles currently allowed under the competitive rules are allowed. Bar ends must be plugged. Bike course is draft legal.&nbsp;</span> </div> <div> <span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;">Run - Any equipment must be carried the entire run course and cannot be discarded along the course.&nbsp;</span></span> </div> <div> &nbsp; </div> <div> <p><span style="font-size: small;"><strong>Relay Teams</strong></span></p> <p><span style="font-size: small;">Relay Teams awards will be for top three in male, female and coed divisions.&nbsp;</span></p> <p><span style="font-size: small;"><strong>Packet Pick Up Information</strong></span></p> <p><span style="font-size: small;">Athlete packets may be picked up on race morning at the race venue from 6 until 9 am.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size: small;"><strong>Race Day Schedule:</strong></span></p><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;">Sprint Gravel X Triathlon - 8 a.m.&nbsp;<br> Olympic-distance Gravel X Triathlon&nbsp;- 8:20 a.m.&nbsp;</span></span> </div> <div> <span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span>SUP/Kayak Gravel X Triathlon - 9 a.m.</span></span></span> </div> <div> <span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><br></span></span> <p><span style="font-size: small;"><strong>Race for FREE Information</strong></span></p> <p><span style="font-size: small;">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 Volunteers@totalbodyfitness.com as our volunteer positions will fill up quickly.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size: small;">Find out more info at www.tbftraining.com about the&nbsp;<strong>FREE Triathlon Training program</strong>&nbsp;offered by&nbsp;<strong><a href="http://www.tbftraining.com">TBF Training</a></strong>&nbsp;or email Bill@totalbodyfitness.com with your training questions.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size: small;"><strong>Refund and Transfer Information</strong></span></p> <p><span style="font-size: small;">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.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size: small;">We hope you enjoy the race and would appreciate any input, comments or suggestions you may have afterwards.</span>&nbsp;</p> </div>