Events
Olympic Distance
1,200 spots left. Registration Opens February 2, 2026 at 12:01am PST
Sprint Distance
1,000 spots left. Registration Opens February 2, 2026 at 12:00am PST
Olympic Aqua Bike
400 spots left. Registration Opens February 2, 2026 at 12:00am PST
Sprint Aquathlon
100 spots left. Registration Opens February 2, 2026 at 12:00am PST
Open Water Swim
300 spots left. Registration Opens February 2, 2026 at 7:45pm PST
Olympic Relay
Sprint Relay
Race Website
Additional race information can be found at https://www.santacruztriathlon.org/.
Place
Santa Cruz, CA US 95060
Description
The Santa Cruz Triathlon is a popular, scenic, non-profit race offering Sprint and International (Olympic) distances, plus relays, aquabike, and an aquathlon option, known for its coastal course along West Cliff Drive and along Highway 1. Its an ocean swim around the iconic Santa Cruz Wharf, a spacious transition area on a soccer field, then riding out along West Cliff and Highway 1 to the quaint town of Davenport and back. Then finish with a beautiful run along West Cliff and finish on Cowells Beach.
This is great for beginners and veterans alike, with proceeds funding local high school and college athletics in Santa Cruz County. It's a long-running event that donates significantly to youth sports, featuring a sheltered ocean swim and largely closed-course bike and run, creating a fun, community-focused event.
Race Contact Info
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