Kendra's Race
- Date Sun 8th February 2026
- Time 8:00AM PST
- Location Goleta, California
- Price $32.80 - $133.50
- Races 5 races
- Distances 5km
Event summary
Join us for the exhilarating Kendra's Race on Sunday, February 8, 2026, in beautiful Goleta, Santa Barbara! This annual triathlon, named in memory of beloved teammate Kendra Payne, promises an unforgettable day of athleticism and community spirit. Participants can choose from several exciting events, including a Collegiate Sprint race, Age Group Sprint, 5k Run, and Triathlon Relay, catering to athletes of all skill levels.
The race kicks off with a scenic swim at Campus Point, followed by a fast and flat 12.7-mile bike course that loops around the Santa Barbara Airport and through the picturesque UCSB campus. Rounding out the event is a rolling 5k run along the serene UCSB lagoon, where racers will enjoy stunning views and a supportive atmosphere. Not only will you be competing in a thrilling race, but you'll also be contributing to the Kendra Chiota Payne Memorial Fund, as a portion of the entrance fees will be donated to this worthy cause. Don't miss out on this fantastic opportunity to honor Kendra's legacy while challenging yourself in a vibrant and supportive environment!
The race kicks off with a scenic swim at Campus Point, followed by a fast and flat 12.7-mile bike course that loops around the Santa Barbara Airport and through the picturesque UCSB campus. Rounding out the event is a rolling 5k run along the serene UCSB lagoon, where racers will enjoy stunning views and a supportive atmosphere. Not only will you be competing in a thrilling race, but you'll also be contributing to the Kendra Chiota Payne Memorial Fund, as a portion of the entrance fees will be donated to this worthy cause. Don't miss out on this fantastic opportunity to honor Kendra's legacy while challenging yourself in a vibrant and supportive environment!
Organiser's Description
In 2006, after the death of their teammate and friend, Kendra Payne, the University of California, Santa Barbara (UCSB) Triathlon Team changed the name of their annual triathlon to Kendras Race. The race has been held every year since then and each year the UCSB triathlon team generously donates a portion of the entrance fees to the Kendra Chiota Payne Memorial Fund.
The 2025 Kendra's Race consists a Collegiate Sprint race, Age Group Sprint, 5k Run and Triathlon Relay.
About the course:
The swim will start at Campus Point. Athletes will swim out 200m, take a left, swim for another 400m, take another left, and swim 200m back in. They will head up a flight of wooden steps to the transition area.
Kendra's Race will feature a two loop, 12.7 mile, fast and flat bike course around the Santa Barbara Airport. Racers will make their way out of transition and head west through the UCSB campus via the bike path, most of which has been recently repaved. After making their way all the way around the Santa Barbara Airport, cyclists will pass through Goleta Beach and head back onto the bike path towards UCSB. After completing two loops, racers will then head back into transition.
The run course consists of a 1 loop run over a rolling 5k course. It follows the UCSB lagoon and consists of paved and hard-packed trails. Racers will leave transition and run down to the lagoon. They will run on the trail system on the bluffs before dropping down to the lagoon where they will pass an aid station. Runners will continue along the lagoon to the turn around point. After turning around, runners will follow nearly the same route back before sprinting to the finish in lot 6.
PACKET PICKUP:
Packets can be picked up on SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 15TH from 1-6pm at the GOLETA TREK STORE
Location: 320 S Kellogg Ave, Goleta, CA 93117 [https://www.google.com/maps/place/Trek+Bicycle+Santa+Barbara/@34.4348755,-119.822753,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m6!3m5!1s0x80e91527372c0f49:0xf2d6a48ca8004189!8m2!3d34.4348755!4d-119.8201781!16s%2Fg%2F1td0nb9y?entry=ttu&g_ep=EgoyMDI1MTEwNS4wIKXMDSoASAFQAw%3D%3D]
SAME-DAY PACKET PICKUP AND REGISTRATION will be at the race start from 6:30-7:30
*Please make sure to bring a valid photo ID and have your USAT Membership number ready
The 2025 Kendra's Race consists a Collegiate Sprint race, Age Group Sprint, 5k Run and Triathlon Relay.
About the course:
The swim will start at Campus Point. Athletes will swim out 200m, take a left, swim for another 400m, take another left, and swim 200m back in. They will head up a flight of wooden steps to the transition area.
Kendra's Race will feature a two loop, 12.7 mile, fast and flat bike course around the Santa Barbara Airport. Racers will make their way out of transition and head west through the UCSB campus via the bike path, most of which has been recently repaved. After making their way all the way around the Santa Barbara Airport, cyclists will pass through Goleta Beach and head back onto the bike path towards UCSB. After completing two loops, racers will then head back into transition.
The run course consists of a 1 loop run over a rolling 5k course. It follows the UCSB lagoon and consists of paved and hard-packed trails. Racers will leave transition and run down to the lagoon. They will run on the trail system on the bluffs before dropping down to the lagoon where they will pass an aid station. Runners will continue along the lagoon to the turn around point. After turning around, runners will follow nearly the same route back before sprinting to the finish in lot 6.
PACKET PICKUP:
Packets can be picked up on SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 15TH from 1-6pm at the GOLETA TREK STORE
Location: 320 S Kellogg Ave, Goleta, CA 93117 [https://www.google.com/maps/place/Trek+Bicycle+Santa+Barbara/@34.4348755,-119.822753,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m6!3m5!1s0x80e91527372c0f49:0xf2d6a48ca8004189!8m2!3d34.4348755!4d-119.8201781!16s%2Fg%2F1td0nb9y?entry=ttu&g_ep=EgoyMDI1MTEwNS4wIKXMDSoASAFQAw%3D%3D]
SAME-DAY PACKET PICKUP AND REGISTRATION will be at the race start from 6:30-7:30
*Please make sure to bring a valid photo ID and have your USAT Membership number ready
Races
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5k
Incl. $2.80 Fee & Sox
Sun 8th February 2026 (8:40AM PST)
$32.80
OPENS 14 JAN -
Sprint Triathlon: Collegiate Men
Incl. $6.10 Fee & Sox
Sun 8th February 2026 (8:00AM PST)
$91.10
OPENS 14 JAN -
Sprint Triathlon: Collegiate Women
Incl. $6.10 Fee & Sox
Sun 8th February 2026 (8:10AM PST)
$91.10
OPENS 14 JAN -
Sprint Triathlon: Open
Incl. $8.50 Fee & Sox
Sun 8th February 2026 (8:20AM PST)
$133.50
OPENS 14 JAN -
Sprint Triathlon: Relay
Incl. $4.12 Fee & Sox
Sun 8th February 2026 (8:20AM PST)
$56.12
OPENS 14 JAN
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