Schedule and packet pickup
Race morning
Registration, packet pickup and the transition area open at 6:30 am at the race site. The super sprint starts at 7:30, the Olympic race at 8:00 and the aquabike at 8:12.
Tri for Real Triathlon #3 2027
- Date
- Saturday, August 7, 2027
- Start time
- 8:00 AM start (Los Angeles)
- Location
- Herald, California
Go to the race website
Online entry is through ACTIVE and a print and mail form is also offered. The Olympic race takes individuals and relay teams. The fee table on the race page is still labeled 2025, so fees are left blank here.
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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 | Aug 7, 20277:30 AM | See registration | – |
| Tri for Real | Olympic TriathlonSwim 1,500 m · Bike 24.9 mi · Run 6.2 miOpen water swim | Aug 7, 20278:00 AM | See registration | – |
| Aquabike | AquabikeSwim 1,500 m · Bike 24.9 miOpen water swim | Aug 7, 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 6:11 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 August 7 the day usually runs from 62°F at dawn to 96°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 1% of days. Cold snaps dip to 59°F and hot years reach 102°F.
Based on 70 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 #3, 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. Fins and snorkels are not allowed. Run aid stations are at the start of the run and at miles 1, 2.5, 3.5 and 5.2.
Parking and travel
Park entry
Rancho Seco Park charges $15 per car for parking, and exact change is preferred. The park has camping.
Awards
Awards
The Olympic race awards the top three men and women overall and three deep in five year age groups. The super sprint uses ten year age groups. Series champions get custom apparel.
Rules and FAQ
Sanctioning
The Olympic triathlon and the aquabike are sanctioned by USA Triathlon. The super sprint is not. Headphones are not allowed.
Facts on this page come from the race's official website (totalbodyfitness.com/site/race/tri-for-real-3-2027, 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 #3?
- Saturday, August 7, 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 third and last race of TBF Racing's 2027 Tri for Real series at Rancho Seco Park, southeast of Sacramento. The main race is Olympic distance with a swim in the park lake, alongside an aquabike and a super sprint. Racing all three dates in the series makes an athlete eligible for series championship prizes.