39th Annual Tinsel Triathlon
- Date Sun 7th December 2025
- Time 7:00AM EST
- Location Hemet, California
- Price $54.00 - $160.00
- Races 4 races
- Distances 5km
Event summary
Get ready to celebrate the holiday season with the 39th Annual Tinsel Triathlon on Sunday, December 7th, 2025, in the picturesque city of Hemet, Riverside County! This beloved event, one of the oldest and largest independently owned reverse sprint pool triathlons on the West Coast, is the perfect way to cap off your triathlon season. Athletes of all levels are welcome, from first-timers to seasoned pros, as the well-defined course and enthusiastic volunteers ensure a supportive environment for everyone.
Participants will enjoy a scenic and exhilarating 5K run in the calm surroundings of West Hemet, complemented by a swift 12-mile bike ride that offers the thrill of a country roadside experience. The race concludes with a splash in the heated 25-meter pool at West Valley High School, where triathletes will swim 150 meters to the finish line, earning a unique Tinsel finisher medal and a chance to celebrate at the awards ceremony. Join us for a day filled with camaraderie, competition, and holiday cheer!
Participants will enjoy a scenic and exhilarating 5K run in the calm surroundings of West Hemet, complemented by a swift 12-mile bike ride that offers the thrill of a country roadside experience. The race concludes with a splash in the heated 25-meter pool at West Valley High School, where triathletes will swim 150 meters to the finish line, earning a unique Tinsel finisher medal and a chance to celebrate at the awards ceremony. Join us for a day filled with camaraderie, competition, and holiday cheer!
Organiser's Description
Tinsel Triathlon & 5K
Reverse Sprint Pool Triathlon
As one of the oldest and largest independently owned reverse sprint pool triathlons on the West Coast, it is certainly an ideal end of the season endurance race. The 35 year old event truly can be the perfect venue for Triathletes of all levels. For first timers who have always wanted to be triathletes the course is well defined, attainable and loaded with helpful volunteers. We are also an awesome setting for the seasoned triathlete. The course layout lets you push yourself hard for a solid workout. What better way to get your game on ... Reverse Sprint Pool Triathlon!
The Tinsel is a Sunday Triathlon run on a usually sunny, yet crisp, Southern California day with all roads closed and the coffee hot. The 5K run takes place in a scenic, calm area of West Hemet, California in Riverside County. Known as a "flat & fast" course, the 12 mile bike ride gives the rider a feeling of being on the country roadside. The race ends in the 25 meter heated pool at WEST VALLEY HIGH SCHOOL, triathletes will swim 150 meters (up & back 6 times) to the finish line where you receive a unique Tinsel finisher medal. The awards ceremony follows immediately and the bling is top shelf!
Reverse Sprint Pool Triathlon
As one of the oldest and largest independently owned reverse sprint pool triathlons on the West Coast, it is certainly an ideal end of the season endurance race. The 35 year old event truly can be the perfect venue for Triathletes of all levels. For first timers who have always wanted to be triathletes the course is well defined, attainable and loaded with helpful volunteers. We are also an awesome setting for the seasoned triathlete. The course layout lets you push yourself hard for a solid workout. What better way to get your game on ... Reverse Sprint Pool Triathlon!
The Tinsel is a Sunday Triathlon run on a usually sunny, yet crisp, Southern California day with all roads closed and the coffee hot. The 5K run takes place in a scenic, calm area of West Hemet, California in Riverside County. Known as a "flat & fast" course, the 12 mile bike ride gives the rider a feeling of being on the country roadside. The race ends in the 25 meter heated pool at WEST VALLEY HIGH SCHOOL, triathletes will swim 150 meters (up & back 6 times) to the finish line where you receive a unique Tinsel finisher medal. The awards ceremony follows immediately and the bling is top shelf!
Races
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Individual
Incl. $8.20 Fee & T-Shirt
Sun 7th December 2025 (7:00AM EST)
$128.20
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Team - 2 -3 Person Relay
Incl. $10.00 Fee & T-Shirt
Sun 7th December 2025 (7:00AM EST)
$160.00
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Challenged Athlete
Incl. $5.20 Fee & T-Shirt
Sun 7th December 2025 (7:00AM EST)
$75.20
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5K Run Only
Incl. $4.00 Fee & T-Shirt
Sun 7th December 2025 (7:00AM EST)
$54.00
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