Great American Triathlon 2026

The Great American Triathlon is an annual summer race held in Rancho Cordova, California, along the American River Parkway. This is a no-swim triathlon; participants run, bike, and paddle, foregoing a traditional swim leg. The paddle segment takes place on the Lower American River. Local outfitters significantly influence the race-day setup. The Sac State Aquatic Center provides a kayak clinic for those preparing for this section, and Current Adventures Kayak School handles kayak delivery and pick-up on race day. Having reached at least its fifth year, the event has the character of a local Sacramento-area race with a distinct river-park identity, distinguishing it from a standard swim-bike-run format.