TBF Racing is pleased to announce the return of our Half-Iron Distance event called the TBF HIT. The location again will be Rancho Seco Park with a beautiful lake swim, a one-loop bike course, and a two-loop trail run.

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The TBF HIT will be limited to the first 500 triathletes. Each competitor will receive a custom TBF HIT III race tech t-shirt, TBF HIT Finisher Medal, TBF HIT shoulder bag, water bottle, along with the TBF HIT Goody Bag, post race hot meal, and massage.

Free parking is available for all athletes, plus RV sites and camping with showers. Awards will be given five-deep in each five-year age group.

Divisions
There will be five-year age groups beginning with 15-19 and under and finishing with 75+. Awards will be given to first through fifth place in each five-year age group.
Awards
Each finisher at the TBF HIT III will receive a TBF HIT III Finisher Medal.
First place through fifth place in each five-year age group will receive TBF HIT III award plaques.
Additional Grand Prizes for First Overall male and female to be announced.

Course Description and Map

Swim
The 1.2 mile swim course will be a one loop course in Rancho Seco Lake, beginning and ending at the beach. The course will be patrolled by the TBF Water Safety Team and assistance is available to any swimmers experiencing distress.

Bike
The 56 mile bike course is a one-loop course leaving Rancho Seco Park and turning left on Twin Cities Road. Riders will then make right hand turns on Clay Station Road, Dillard Road, Jackson Road, Highway 124, and Twin Cities Road before making a left hand turn back into the park at Rancho Seco.

Run
The 13.1 mile run course is a two-loop course running on dirt roads and single track trails around Rancho Seco Lake. There will be aid stations located at miles 1, 3, 5, 7, 9, 11 and 13 with cold water, CLIF electrolyte, CLIF Shot energy gels and other fuels.