Schedule and packet pickup
Race morning
Registration, packet pickup and the transition area open at 6:30 am at the race site. Announcements begin at 7:00 am.
Tri for Real Triathlon #1 2027
- Date
- Saturday, June 5, 2027
- Start time
- 8:00 AM start (Los Angeles)
- Location
- Herald, California
Go to the race website
The Olympic triathlon also takes relay teams. A series entry covers all three races (June 5, July 10 and August 7). No refunds; a race credit minus a $25 fee is given for requests made before race week.
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Events and entry fees
| Event | Distance | When | Entry fee | Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Real Super Sprint Triathlon | Super Sprint TriathlonSwim 200 yd · Bike 4 mi · Run 1 miOpen water swim | Jun 5, 20277:30 AM | See registration | – |
| Tri for Real Triathlon | Olympic TriathlonSwim 1,500 m · Bike 24.9 mi · Run 6.2 miOpen water swim | Jun 5, 20278:00 AM | See registration | – |
| Aquabike | AquabikeSwim 1,500 m · Bike 24.9 miOpen water swim | Jun 5, 20278:12 AM | See registration | – |
Fees and dates are from the race's official website on the date shown below; confirm them there before you register.
Race day planning
Light and altitude
Sunrise on race morning is at about 5:41 AM, and the Real Super Sprint Triathlon starts at 7:30 AM. The start sits about 180 feet above sea level.
Fees exclude processing fees. Comparisons use current entry fees and published results from races nearby.
Start location and course
Rancho Seco Park, 14440 Twin Cities Blvd, Herald, CA 95638
The pin marks the address the race lists, which is usually the start. The organizers have not shared a course map with us yet.
Typical race-day weather
Around June 5 the day usually runs from 59°F at dawn to 88°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 2% of days. Cold snaps dip to 55°F and hot years reach 99°F.
Based on 60 days within a week of the date over the last 5 years, from historical weather for the start area. Not a forecast.
Race guide
What athletes should know about Tri for Real Triathlon #1, in brief, from the official race website.
Course
Swim and aid stations
Lake water is expected to be 72 to 76 degrees and wetsuits are optional. Run aid stations are at transition, the start of the run and miles 1, 2.5, 3.5 and 5.2.
Parking and travel
Parking
The park charges $15 per car to enter, and exact change is preferred. Camping is available in the park.
Shirt and medal
What athletes get
Each athlete receives a swim cap, post-race refreshments and a finisher item.
Awards
Awards
Overall awards for the top man and woman, and three deep in five-year age groups for the Olympic race and ten-year groups for the super sprint. Racing all three events makes athletes eligible for series championship awards.
Facts on this page come from the race's official website (totalbodyfitness.com/site/race/tri-for-real-1-2027, totalbodyfitness.com/site/races), checked Oct 7, 2026. Confirm dates and fees there before you travel.
Race details
- Where
- Rancho Seco Park, 14440 Twin Cities Blvd, Herald, CA 95638Map
- Course
- Road
- Start elevation
- About 180 feet
- Distances
- Olympic Triathlon, Aquabike, Super Sprint Triathlon
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Quick answers
- When is Tri for Real Triathlon #1?
- Saturday, June 5, 2027, starting at 8:00 AM.
- How much does it cost?
- See the registration page for current pricing.
- What distances are offered?
- Olympic Triathlon, Aquabike, Super Sprint Triathlon.
- Where does it start?
- Rancho Seco Park, 14440 Twin Cities Blvd, Herald, CA 95638.
About the race
The first of three Tri for Real races at Rancho Seco Park in 2027, run by TBF Racing. It offers an Olympic distance triathlon and aquabike, both USAT sanctioned, and an unsanctioned super sprint, with the swim in the park lake.