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| Event | Distance | When | Entry fee | Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10k | 10K | Mar 13, 20277:30 AM | $55$60 after Dec 30, 2026 | – |
| 5K | 5K | Mar 13, 20277:30 AM | $50$53 after Dec 30, 2026 | – |
| Long Course | Half Iron TriathlonSwim 800 yd · Bike 24.8 mi · Run 6.2 miPool swim | Mar 13, 20278:00 AM | $160$165 after Dec 30, 2026 | – |
| Short Course | Sprint TriathlonSwim 400 yd · Bike 12.5 mi · Run 3.1 miPool swim | Mar 13, 20278:00 AM | $130$135 after Dec 30, 2026 | – |
Entry fees exclude processing fees. Prices and dates come from the race's registration page and refresh nightly.
The 10K fee goes up to $60 on Dec 30, 2026.
Online registration closes Mar 14, 2027, unless the race fills first.
At $55, entry is about 10 percent above a typical 10K in California, which costs $50 right now.
Sunrise on race morning is at about 6:11 AM, and the 10k starts at 7:30 AM.
Fees exclude processing fees. Comparisons use current entry fees and published results from races nearby.
505 Rocky Hill Drive, Exeter, CA 93221
The pin marks the address the race lists, which is usually the start. Course maps are the organizers' own.
Aggregated from official results (San Joaquin Running LLC) for The Rocky Hill Triathlon. Individual finisher names are not stored here.
At the 2026 Short Course, the fastest tenth finished in 1:21:09 or better, the top quarter in 1:31:05, and half the field in 1:42:29; the last tenth came in after 2:11:02.
At the 2026 5K, the fastest tenth finished in 25:59 or better, the top quarter in 32:03, and half the field in 38:55; the last tenth came in after 58:07.
At the 2026 Long Course, the fastest tenth finished in 2:32:46 or better, the top quarter in 2:49:34, and half the field in 3:10:08; the last tenth came in after 3:38:45.
| Age | Women | Men |
|---|---|---|
| 20-29 | 1:39:07 | n/a |
| 30-39 | 1:42:50 | 1:14:35 |
| 40-49 | 1:37:39 | 1:25:27 |
| 50-59 | n/a | 1:24:51 |
| 60-69 | 1:56:11 | 1:27:01 |
Groups with fewer than five finishers are left out. Awards vary by race; check the race's rules.
Where a finish time would have placed in 2026.
At the 2026 Short Course, the bike decided the most: the middle of the field lost about 12:21 to the top quarter there, 59% of the gap across the three legs.
| Leg | Top 10% | Top 25% | Median | Slowest 25% |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Swim | 6:57 | 8:22 | 9:23 | 11:31+ |
| T1 | 1:06 | 1:27 | 2:10 | 2:54+ |
| Bike | 43:59 | 50:26 | 57:09 | 1:05:19+ |
| T2 | 0:44 | 1:02 | 1:18 | 1:49+ |
| Run | 24:36 | 27:43 | 33:17 | 39:00+ |
Each column ranks finishers on that leg alone, from the race's published results. T1 and T2 are transitions.
At the 2026 Long Course, the bike decided the most: the middle of the field lost about 16:32 to the top quarter there, 47% of the gap across the three legs.
| Leg | Top 10% | Top 25% | Median | Slowest 25% |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Swim | 12:29 | 14:10 | 16:41 | 18:44+ |
| T1 | 1:11 | 1:43 | 2:14 | 3:15+ |
| Bike | 1:24:35 | 1:28:41 | 1:38:34 | 1:49:58+ |
| T2 | 1:01 | 1:18 | 2:08 | 2:32+ |
| Run | 50:43 | 55:46 | 1:05:55 | 1:16:08+ |
Each column ranks finishers on that leg alone, from the race's published results. T1 and T2 are transitions.
Up 120 percent since 2023.
All events combined, from official results.
From 2023 to 2026, the field went from 77 to 116 finishers, and the median time rose from 1:41:20 to 1:42:29.
| Year | Finishers | Median | Fastest tenth | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 116 (+45%) | 1:42:29 | under 1:21:09 | 1:09:07 |
| 2025 | 80 (-15%) | 1:45:48 | under 1:23:56 | 1:12:08 |
| 2024 | 94 (+22%) | 1:37:41 | under 1:18:02 | 1:08:55 |
| 2023 | 77 | 1:41:20 | under 1:20:25 | 1:04:16 |
From each year's official results for the Sprint Triathlon; virtual options are left out.
About average for California 5Ks
The fastest quarter of the 2026 5K field finished under 32:03, against 31:42 in a typical California 5K, so times here are about average.
Compares the fastest quarter of each field, so walkers and first-timers do not skew it. It reflects the course and the field together: a flat course, cool weather, or a competitive crowd all make times faster.
Around March 13 the day usually runs from 45°F at dawn to 64°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 20% of days. Cold snaps dip to 37°F and hot years reach 73°F.
Based on 75 days within a week of the date over the last 5 years, from historical weather for the start area. Not a forecast.
What the organizers of The Rocky Hill Triathlon cover on their registration page, in brief.
Schedule and packet pickup
Friday, March 13th. 5pm-9pm. Bellcraft Brew Co. 130 N E Street. Exeter, CA 93221. Race Morning. 6am-7:00am. Exeter Union High School. 505 Rocky Hill Drive. Exeter, CA 93221. Download the Race Day Instructions Below.
Course
The short course will begin with a 400 yard pool swim at Exeter Union High School. The course is fast as you move from the flat valley and face two climbs, Rocky Hill and Meyer Drive. The run will climb Rocky Hill just past the canal…
Course
The long course will begin with a 800 yard pool swim at Exeter Union High School. The long course is challenging with multiple climbs and elevation gain in Yokohl Valley. Rocky Hill will be your first climb and the steepest at 4.1%…
Course
The 5k course will begin on Rocky Hill Drive outside of Exeter Union High School. The race is an out and back to the base of Rocky Hill and back to Exeter Union High School where finishers will run through the Arch in the stadium. To view…
Shirt and medal
All Participants will receive a Rocky Hill pullover hoodie! Be proud you finished a tough tri and represent with the Rocky Hill Hoodie.
Shirt and medal
All Triathlon Finishers will receive a performance trucker rope hat with laser cut fabric. Crafted from polyester, these hats are designed to race in.
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The Rocky Hill Triathlon returns for the 13th year in Exeter, California! We are the best kept secret in the Central Valley with a course that is challenging and showcases the foothills of the Sierra Nevada mountain range. Our fun course will help push you to new limits and you can earn some of the best swag to prove it! We will be offering two different distances on race day. The Short Course will have a 400 yard swim, 12.5 mile bike & 3.1 mile run. The Long Course will have an 800 yard swim, 24.8 mile bike & 6.2 mile run. New this year is the 10k course which is challenging with two climbs over Rocky Hill.