June 20, 2021
California Triathlons
Triathlon
Aquabike
Aquathlon
Duathlon
Paddle Triathlon
Relay Teams
Youth Duathlon
Family Fun Run
Open Water Swim
EVENT CANCELED FOR 2020
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2020 California Triathlon will be held at New Melones Lake in Angels Camp. Exciting new location with a beautiful backdrop for an endurance festival in a thriving California location. Camping will be available very close to the start location as well as hotels in Angels Camp, Murphy's, and Sonora.
New Location Is Angels Camp @ New Melones Lake!
Age groups male & female (awards will be given 3 deep)
The transition area is very well marked with signage for individual and team racks. Bike racks will be first come first serve.
USA Productions highly recommends getting your bike checked and tuned prior to the race. Mechanics will be on hand in the transition area for any technical needs and on course for bike support.
Be sure to listen to the race day announcer for important announcements during your warm-up.
The approximate water temperature at New Melones Lake is 67 – 72 degrees.
All athletes should arrive at least 1.5 hours early.
Athletes will be responsible for applying the race tattoo (bib number-left arm) that is provided in your packet. Apply your Race Tattoo on the left side of your body. Remember it is mandatory that you wear your colored swim cap, apply your adhesive bike bib and wear your run bib during the run portion of the race.
All racers will finish at one of the BEST PARTIES AROUND. All participants will enjoy free catered food. Fixings include fresh fruit and bagels, granola cereal, burritos and free beer from Bare Bottle Brewery.
Race day announcer will keep all who attend informed of all the post-race festivities. The Awards ceremony will begin at approx. 10:15 a.m.
Participants have the option to enter the Olympic or Sprint distance triathlon as a relay team, consisting of 2–3 people. Team members share a single timing chip, which is passed from one team member to another in transition. The registration fee is for the entire team and the captain will need to pay this fee at the time of registration. The captain will invite each team member to join the team online and purchase or add their USA Triathlon membership at the time of joining the relay team. Prizes will be awarded for fastest all male, all female and mixed category teams, 3 deep.
Sports massage services will be provided after the race for free.
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Each car will be charged an $8 fee for day use into New Melones Lake, please bring cash and exact change to make the process easy.
Attractions: Click Here
Outdoor Recreation: Click Here
Calaveras outdoor recreation features beautiful lakes, hiking, biking and camping in the rolling foothills, and spectacular High Sierra recreation in the higher elevations with snow sports in the winter
Restaurants: Click Here
Wine Tasting: Click Here
This race will be timed using a chip timing system. Upon checking in you will receive a chip that is traditionally worn on the ankle. It is the athlete’s responsibility to wear the chip during the entire race. If you do not wear the chip you will NOT be timed.
The Athlete is also 100% totally responsible for the return of the chip. Our waiver will have a disclaimer that must be signed that states you, the athlete, must return the chip or be billed accordingly by our timing company. It is the racer’s responsibility to make sure that if you cannot attend the race, the chip will be returned within 7 days to USA Productions at the following address. If the timing chip is not returned the participant will be charged $30.
The California Triathlon is a sanctioned USA Triathlon event. Learn more about USA Triathlon and our Competitive Rules: Click Here