Events
Olympic Distance
1,197 spots left. Price increases after May 4, 2026 at 12:00am PDT
Sprint Distance
999 spots left. Price increases after May 4, 2026 at 12:00am PDT
Olympic Aqua Bike
400 spots left. Price increases after May 4, 2026 at 12:00am PDT
Sprint Aquathlon
100 spots left. Price increases after May 4, 2026 at 12:00am PDT
Open Water Swim
300 spots left. Registration ends September 27, 2026 at 6:00am PDT
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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