Events
Sandman Tri
200 spots left. Registration Opens January 10, 2026 at 12:48pm PST
Sandman Duathlon
100 spots left. Registration Opens January 1, 2026 at 12:48pm PST
Sandman Team
50 spots left. Registration Opens January 10, 2026 at 5:07pm PST
Race Website
Additional race information can be found at https://www.scsla.org/sandman-triathlon.
Place
Aptos, CA US 95003
Description
The Sandman Triathlon is one of Santa Cruz County’s oldest triathlons, having held its inaugural race in 1985, in the infancy of the sport. The Sandman is a fundraiser for the local State Parks, Lifeguard operations, and the Junior Lifeguard program. Proceeds help fund scholarships for underprivileged kids so they can receive high-quality water safety education. The Sandman Triathlon is a USAT-sanctioned event.
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About the Santa Cruz State Lifeguard Association & Junior Lifeguard Program
The goal of the Santa Cruz State Lifeguard Association is to promote water safety, education, and improve professional lifeguard standards and morale as it pertains to its execution in the California State Parks. The SCSLA is organized exclusively for charitable, educational, and recreational purposes. They serve Santa Cruz County and also sponsor the Junior Lifeguard program.
The Junior Lifeguard Program emphasizes teamwork, leadership and aquatic safety while introducing young people to safe marine and aquatic recreation opportunities. The program is designed to provide quality water safety education while improving young people's physical conditioning, their understanding and respect for the environment, and their respect for themselves, their parents, and their peers. Students of all abilities and skill levels may participate.
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