The
"Endurance Capital of the World!"
Auburn is known (by official City Council proclamation) as the
"Endurance Capital of the World'. The community plays host
to the world-famous Western States 100-mile endurance run, the
Tevis Cup 100-mile endurance horse ride and the Auburn Triathlon. Visit the web site
for details.
LODGING
Access the official Auburn Triathlon motel booking site, where we have negotiated great discounts at motels throughout the region.
Fairfield Inn Marriott in Roseville offers exceptional value and comfort, and is eager to cater to Auburn Triathletes with an amazing discount and great amenities, including complementary hot breakfast and heated indoor pool and spa.
Convenient to I-80 and Roseville shopping and entertainment. Click Here to take advantage of special Auburn Triathlon discount rate of $69/nite on race weekend! Call (916) 772-3500. Address: 1910 Taylor Road, Roseville, 95661. Directions from Fairfield Inn to various race venues:
Rattlesnake Bar swim start, Railhead Park finish line
and Skyridge School banquet.
Larkspur Landing Roseville - Catering to the Auburn Triathlon participant with incredible discount rate (starting $79/nite) and amazing amenities. Cozy all-suite boutique hotel off I-80 about 20 minutes from Auburn finish line, and convenient to Roseville shopping and restaurants. Fully-equipped in-room kitchens (fridge, micro, stove, kitchenware), XL desk/workspaces with free WIFI, large flat screen TV w/DVD (games/movie library at front desk), iPod/MP3 dock. Super friendly staff, complementary Healthy Start Breakfast, free laundry, free grocery shopping service, fitness center/jacuzzi.
Mention Auburn Triathlon special offer of $79 for a studio suite. Call 916-773-1717. Address: 1931 Taylor Rd. Roseville, CA. 95661.
Directions from Larkspur Landing to various race venues:
Rattlesnake Bar swim start, Railhead Park finish line
and Skyridge School banquet.
We have a special direct relationship with the fabulous Rocklin
Park Hotel, a luxurious facility about 15 minutes down the hill from Auburn, and convenient to the swim start. Auburn Triathlon participants can enjoy an incredible offer of $79 (regular rate is $159) for a deluxe King or two Queen beds! Call 916-630-9400 for
reservations and mention Auburn Triathlon special rate.
Rocklin Park is located on Interstate-80 at Rocklin Rd exit and is actually closer to the
swim start than Auburn lodging. They offer a unique
private retreat of only 67 rooms in a European Inn
park-like setting. Extra amenities include a deluxe day spa (massage
therapists on duty), fitness room, pool/jacuzzi, sauna,
and a fabulously upscale experience for
a great price on race weekend. If you have guests traveling with you, they can enjoy plentiful dining and entertainment options in nearby Roseville, including Roseville Galleria.
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Directions from Rocklin Park Hotel to various race venues:
Rattlesnake Bar swim start, Railhead Park finish line
and Skyridge School banquet
Other Hotel Options
Auburn
Holiday Inn - 120
Grass Valley Hwy (49&80 right at offramp). Enclosed building adjacent to Interstate-80 with a beautiful courtyard
with swimming pool and jacuzzi, a fitness center and a Marie
Callendar's restaurant attached (they offer room service). This hotel has been recently renovated with first class accoutrements, flat screen TV's, new mattresses, granite counters, refridgerators, and room service!
Directions:
Exit I-80 west or east at Hwy 49. From eastbound 80, go
Left, cross under freeway. (From westbound 80 you go straight
off exit, across 49, and into the In 'N Out Burger and Hotel
drive). Turn into In 'N Out Burger/Holiday Inn parking lot
immediately adjacent to the North side of the freeway. Check out this promotional video featuring the hotel and the many adventures available in Auburn.
Auburn Comfort
Inn & Suites
- 1875 Auburn Ravine Rd (West on Foresthill Rd I-80 exit). Take the Foresthill Rd exit off I-80, Left over freeway.
(From East turn right
off exit) and continue straight over the freeway onto Auburn
Ravine Rd. Comfort Inn is 200 meters past the freeway on the
right as you descend the hill. Swimming pool, spa, non-smoking
rooms, cable TV.
Foothills
Motel - 13431 Bowman Rd (I-80 Foresthill Exit
adjacent to Super 8). Call 530-885-8444 and mention Auburn Triathlon for a special rate of $60. From west take I-80 to Foresthill Rd exit,
turn L off exit crossing over freeway, then quick R on Bowman
Rd freeway frontage Rd. From east take I-80 to Foresthill Rd exit, R off ramp, immediate R on Bowman Rd. Notice Foothills Motel on a hilltop
on L side of road. Pet-friendly (in smoking rooms) motel.
Powers
Mansion Inn - 530-885-1166. An elegant bed and
breakfast in heart of downtown Auburn. Rates from $169-$299
with discounts TBA for triathletes. Walking distance to great
dining like Ninja Sushi. 164 Cleveland Ave, Auburn,
95603.
Other
Motels in Auburn:
- Best
Western Gold Key - 12350 Lincoln Way (East on Lincoln
Way off Foresthill Rd I-80 exit): 530-885-8611
- Travelodge
- 13490 Lincoln Way (East on Lincoln Way off Foresthill
Rd I-80 exit): 530-885-7025
- Motel
6 - 1819 Auburn Ravine Road. (530) 888-7829. Adjacent
to Comfort Inn, right off I-80/Foresthill Rd exit.
Camping Details
Auburn
Dining
Awful
Annies – 530-888-9857. 160 Sacramento St in Old
Town Auburn. Incredible breakfast spot in Old Town Auburn with
over 100 choices of nice delicious and large size meals. The
place to go on Sunday morning along with Latitudes 10am brunch.
Bootlegger's
- 530-889-2229. Upscale continental cuisine, right off I-80
in Old Town Auburn. From motels, exit I-80 westbound at Nevada
St and turn Right for a 270 degree turn back over freeway bridge.
Turn Right on Maple St right below giant courthouse, veer Left
as you proceed down the hill and you will dump right into old
town at the historic fire station. Bootleggers is right behind
that fire station.
Ikeda's
Burger Bar and Orchard Market – 530-885-4243.
They have a variety of healthy, creative quick meals like Teriyaki
chicken or tofu rice bowls, veggie and tofu burgers. Also enjoy
their fresh fruit&vegetables, delicious salsas, sauces,
homemade cookies and pies and much more! Ikedas is adjacent
to I-80 on the Lincoln Way freeway frontage Rd (mile 53 on bike
course). From motels or from I-80, turn Left on Lincoln Way
from Foresthill Rd intersection (Raley's, etc). Proceed on Lincoln
Way past Raleys and motels to Sylvan stop sign and notice Ikeda's
building right there.
Latitudes
- 530-885-9535. Delicious, home cooked healthy food by owners
Pat and Pete. Monthly specials from all over the planet. Right
across from Courthouse above Old Town.. From motels exit I-80
westbound at Nevada St and turn Right for a 270 degree turn
back over freeway bridge. Quick left at stop sign (Maple St)
directly below giant courthouse. Park quickly after that Left
turn as you notice Latitudes on the left side (across from courthouse)
in large white Victorian house.
Luigi's - 530-885-8801. Excellent Italian food downtown on Lincoln Way
near Elm St and I-80. Totally packed on race weekend so plan
ahead! From Railhead, turn Right out lot, R on Sacramento St, R on Auburn-Folsom, R on High St, R on
Lincoln Way (downtown at the Clock Tower). When you start heading
uphill past the tightly packed shops, you will notice a large parking lot near the top of the hill with a post office on the edge. Turn into parking lot for Luigis. Also checkout Joe Caribe--Carribbean fare--in the same lot. From motels, exit I-80 westbound at Elm Ave.
From wraparound exit you will turn R and cross back over I-80.
Go straight through the signal lite at High St/Hwy 49 and then
veer Right onto Harrison Ave (by train hobby shop). Turn left into large parking lot (Liquor Outlet is the prominent sign) and park for Luigi's.
Maria's
Mexican Tacos – 530-823-8540. Healthy, delicious
Mexican food made authentically by owner Maria Moreno and her
family. On Bowman Rd next to the bowling alley just east of
Foresthill Rd I-80 exit. Walking distance from Super 8 and Comfort
Inn. From motels proceed east on Bowman Rd (Freeway frontage
Rd) past Comfort Inn and Super 8 (closer to mountains). Notice
bowling alley signs set back from frontage road and Maria’s
is a free standing building also setback from Bowman Rd, adjacent
to bowling alley. Luther Rd is TOO FAR.
Ninja
Sushi - 530-823-1252. Japanese entrees and sushi bar
in downtown Auburn next to Luigis. From Railhead turn Right
out lot, R on Sacramento, R on Auburn-Folsom, R on High, R on Lincoln Way (downtown at the Clock
Tower). When you start heading uphill past the tightly packed
shops, you will notice Miya Sushi on the left side. From motels,
exit I-80 westbound at Elm Ave. From wraparound exit you will
turn R and cross back over I-80. Go straight through the signal
lite at High St/Hwy 49 and then veer Right onto Harrison Ave
(by train hobby shop). Proceed to Lincoln Way and turn Right.
Miya Sushi is immediately on your right before Cleveland St
and the tightly packed shops.
Old
Town Pizza - 530-888-7600 Off I-80 at Maple St Old
Town Auburnexit. Nice atmosphere, tasty thick crust. From motels,
exit I-80 westbound at Nevada St and turn Right for a 270 degree
turn back over freeway bridge. Turn Right on Maple St right
below giant courthouse, veer Left as you proceed down the hill
and you will dump right into old town at the historic fire station.
Turn Left, pass thru center town square (where the movie Phenomenon
was filmed with Johnny Travolta) and then notice Old Town Pizza
below the awesome breakfast spot Awful Annies.
Pacha Mamas - 530-823-0909. Healthy, organic vegetarian restaurant with exotic hand-made wraps and smoothies - definitely the spot for an adventurous, health conscious eater. Located in downtown Auburn inside the Gold Country Mall, near the Clock tower at the junction of High St and Lincoln Way. 884 Lincoln Way.
Tsuda's Old Town Eatery/New York Style Deli - 530-823-2233. Beautiful renovated Gold Rush building with premium "California fresh" dishes. This is a great meeting spot right off I-80 Maple St. exit in Old Town Auburn. Call and order To Go for the drive home, or ask for a delivery to your hotel room if you are really tired after a tough triathlon!
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Here for a Complete List of Auburn area restaurants.
Auburn
Bike Shops
Victory Velo is located in downtown Auburn on Lincoln Way, just east of the Clock Tower town square. 530-885-3986. From I-80, exit Hwy 49 and head South. At the T-intersection of City Hall, turn Left. Proceed on Lincoln Way and merge onto High St by veering left. Reach the clock tower town center and veer right and uphill past the clock tower. Proceed ~200m and notice Victory Velo on your right. Auburn Running Company is a couple doors down for your running needs too. Owner Dan Tebbs provides his personal touch for your new bike, a custom fitting or questions about any products. Victory Velo will also accept and build bikes shipped to them to ease your air travel hassles. Call for details.
Cambria Bicycle Emporium has a large facility on Highway 49 a half-mile north of Interstate-80. 530-823-2900. Exit from I-80 onto Hwy 49 North, go 1/2 mile and uphill to Palm Ave signal (notice shop on left before Palm). Left on Palm and immediate left onto frontage road, backtrack 100 meters to bike shop. Owners Bill and Michelle Marengo provide on course biike support every year and are extremely busy! Why not pay a visit to the shop in advance to get tuned up to ensure a smooth race day?!
Auburn
Bike Works - 350 Grass Valley Highway: 530-885-3861. Exit I-80 at Hwy 49, go North 1/4 mile (pass Holiday
Inn, In&Out Burger). Turn R on Walsh St then quick L onto
Hwy 49 Frontage road. The is before the large intersection
of Hwy 49 and Elm (Shell Station).
MAKE TRAVEL EASY: These shops will accept your bike shipment, assemble and make your bike race ready and ship your bike back home. Call to inquire.
Rental
Cars
Sacramento
International Airport has numerous major rental
car companies on the premises, just reserve with your chosen
company in advance and take the rental car shuttle at the clearly-marked
curbside bus stop.
Auburn
Rental Car can provide all sizes or autos for very
reasonable rates, including mini-van. Call (530) 885-2400 for
details. Auburn Rental Car is located on Hwy 49, 1/2 mile north
of I-80 and before the Palm Ave signal light.
Auburn
Health&Wellness Care
Chiropractic/Acupuncture
Dr.
Darrin Grigorian of Parkhill Chiropractic in Auburn
is a sports injury specialist who caters to the needs of athletes
and will give a free comprehensive evaluation and examination
to any registered participant ($200 value). Call
530-885-6975. 410 Auburn-Folsom Rd, 95603.
Dr. Glenn Barney of Chirosport in Auburn is a former professional triathlete who caters to the needs of athletes. Call 530-887-2150 to visit Dr. Barney at 3133 Professional Dr #10, 95603.
Dr.
Richard Belli, Applied Kinesiologist/Chiropractor.
916-482-4150. Dr. Belli is an associate of noted endurance coach
and author Dr. Phil Maffetone. He has treated world class triathletes
like Brad Kearns, Mike Pigg and Wendy Ingraham for a variety
of performance, dietary and bio-mechanical related issues. He
is located near downtown Sacramento and will offer discount
to all Auburn Triathlon participants. 1840 Avondale Avenue,
Sacramento, CA 95825
Dr
Bill Wright Acupuncture in Auburn. An excellent practicioner
to assist with a variety of maladies and promote peak performance.
Located at 251 Auburn Ravine Rd #205, Auburn, CA 95603. (530)
886-8927. 251 Auburn Ravine Rd # 205
Auburn, CA 95603.
Massage
Therapy
Pathways
to Health - Official Auburn Triathlon
sponsor and outstanding clinic with over a dozen therapists.
Call virtually any time to get a drop-in or short notice appointment
with an outstanding, highly trained, certified therapist! Pathways
is located on Lincoln Way right off the I-80 Lincoln Way freeway
exit (on the bike course at mile 53.5). A great option for last
minute out of towners. Mention your event entry for a discount
on your massage. Enjoy their steam sauna too! (530) 888-6534. 13122 Lincoln Way,
Auburn, CA 95603.
Links
Rocklin
Heritage Inn Express is located
only 15 min west of Auburn on Interstate-80 and Rocklin Rd. Pool, jacuzzi. 4480 Rocklin Rd, Rocklin, CA 95677.
