San Diego International Triathlon & Waterfront 5.6K

  • Date Sun 27th June 2027
  • Time 6:35AM PDT
  • Location San Diego, California
  • Price $37.72 - $373.41
  • Races 10 races
  • Distances Sprint, 5km

Event summary

Get ready to dive into excitement at the 45th Annual San Diego International Triathlon and Waterfront 5.6K, taking place on Sunday, June 27, 2027, in the stunning city of San Diego, California! This milestone event celebrates an incredible 45 years of triathlon history, inviting athletes of all levels to join in the fun. Whether you're aiming for a personal best in the Sprint or International Triathlon, or simply enjoying a beautiful 5.6K run along the waterfront, there’s something for everyone.

The triathlon features a thrilling swim in the picturesque San Diego Bay, a scenic bike ride through historic Point Loma, and a spectacular run along the iconic waterfront, showcasing landmarks like the USS Midway and the Star of India. Friends and family can also participate in the 5.6K Waterfront Run, making this an unforgettable experience for all! Post-race, celebrate your achievements with live music, massages, and a refreshing beer garden, with proceeds benefiting Father Joe's Villages. Don’t miss out on this amazing opportunity to be part of a cherished San Diego traditionβ€”register today and make history with us!

Organiser's Description

MALE SIGNFEMALE SIGNMALE SIGN 45TH ANNUAL SAN DIEGO INTERNATIONAL TRIATHLON
CELEBRATING 45 YEARS OF TRIATHLON HISTORY!

SUNDAY, JUNE 27, 2027
SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA DOWNTOWN WATERFRONT

For 45 years, athletes have been coming to San Diego to swim, bike, run, compete, celebrate, and become part of an incredible triathlon tradition.

In 2027, we celebrate the 45th Annual San Diego International Triathlon (SDIT) a milestone edition of one of the oldest triathlons in the world!

Whether you're an experienced triathlete chasing a fast race, taking on your first multisport event, joining a relay team, or coming with friends and family for the Waterfront 5.6K, this is your chance to become part of 45 years of San Diego triathlon history.

And for our 45th anniversary, we're bringing back some very special SDIT traditions!

45TH ANNIVERSARY RACE SWAG & PERKS
Long-Sleeve Tech Race Shirt

Wearable Finisher Belt Buckle a special SDIT tradition is back! Wear it as your finisher medal or put it on a belt and keep using it long after race day.

Modern Times & Ashland Seltzer Beer Garden

Mimosas

female sign Massage Therapists at the Finish

Live Music & Finish-Line Celebration

hot beverage Snacks & Coffee in the Transition Area

stopwatch Chip Timing with Lap Splits

Online Results

San Diego Triathlon Series Points

check mark button USA Triathlon Sanctioned Event


RACE THROUGH SAN DIEGO
This isn't a race tucked away on the outskirts of town. SDIT puts you right in the middle of San Diego.

Start your morning on the waterfront at San Diego Bay and race through a course filled with some of the city's most recognizable scenery and historic landmarks.

SWIM SAN DIEGO BAY
Begin your race with an open-water swim in the waters of beautiful San Diego Bay.

BIKE POINT LOMA
Ride through Point Loma past incredible San Diego landmarks, including Cabrillo National Monument, the historic Point Loma Lighthouse, and Fort Rosecrans National Cemetery.

RUN SAN DIEGO WATERFRONT
Finish with a spectacular waterfront run past San Diego icons including the Star of India and USS Midway, before racing toward your downtown San Diego finish line.

There aren't many triathlons where the course itself feels like a tour of the city.


CHOOSE YOUR RACE
You don't have to do the full triathlon to be part of SDIT. Choose the challenge that's right for you.

SPRINT TRIATHLON
500M Swim (0.31 Miles) 20K Bike (12.4 Miles) 5.6K Run (3.5 Miles)

INTERNATIONAL TRIATHLON
1K Swim (0.62 Miles) 30K Bike (18.6 Miles) 10K Run (6.2 Miles)

INTERNATIONAL RELAY TRIATHLON
1K Swim (0.62 Miles) 30K Bike (18.6 Miles) 10K Run (6.2 Miles)
Teams of 23 athletes

INTERNATIONAL AQUABIKE SWIM + BIKE
1K Swim (0.62 Miles) 30K Bike (18.6 Miles)

SPRINT DUATHLON RUN + BIKE + RUN
1 Mile Run 20K Bike (12.4 Miles) 5.6K Run (3.5 Miles)

SPRINT AQUABIKE SWIM + BIKE
500M Swim (0.31 Miles) 20K Bike (12.4 Miles)

SPRINT AQUATHLON SWIM + RUN
500M Swim (0.31 Miles) 5.6K Run (3.5 Miles)

5.6K WATERFRONT RUN
5.6K Run (3.5 Miles)


BRING YOUR FAMILY & FRIENDS THEY CAN RACE TOO!
Coming to watch someone race the triathlon? Don't just spectate join the fun!

The 5.6K Waterfront Run (3.5 Miles) is a great way for family members, friends, runners, and walkers to be part of the SDIT experience.

Your family and friends can experience race morning with you, take on the beautiful San Diego waterfront course, and meet you at the downtown finish-line celebration.

It's 5K+ because we couldn't stop the fun at exactly 5K. It's actually 5.6K / 3.5 miles!


CELEBRATE AT THE FINISH AND SUPPORT A 45-YEAR TRADITION
Crossing the finish line is only the beginning of the celebration.

Stick around for live music, our race expo, massages, mimosas, and the Modern Times & Ashland Seltzer Beer Garden on the San Diego waterfront.

And there's an important reason the Beer Garden has been part of SDIT for so many years.

red heart ALL PROCEEDS FROM THE BEER GARDEN BENEFIT FATHER JOE'S VILLAGES.

Supporting Father Joe's Villages has been an SDIT tradition for 45 years, making giving back to the San Diego community part of this race from the very beginning.

So when you raise a glass after crossing the finish line, you're not only celebrating your accomplishment you're helping carry on a 45-year tradition of athletes supporting Father Joe's Villages and our San Diego community.

45 YEARS OF RACING. 45 YEARS OF TRADITION. 45 YEARS OF GIVING BACK.

star BE PART OF THE 45TH
Bring your friends. Bring your family. Make a weekend of it in San Diego.

Whether this will be your first San Diego International Triathlon or you've been racing with us for years, the 45th anniversary is one you won't want to miss.

Swim San Diego Bay.
Ride historic Point Loma.
Run the San Diego waterfront.
Earn your 45th Anniversary finisher belt buckle.
Then celebrate together at the finish.

SUNDAY, JUNE 27, 2027

Come race through San Diego history and help us celebrate the 45th Annual San Diego International Triathlon one of the oldest triathlons in the world.

REGISTER TODAY AND BE PART OF THE 45TH! male signfemale signmale sign

Races

  • Triathlon-International

    Incl. $19.23 Fee & T-Shirt

    Sun 27th June 2027 (6:35AM PDT)

    $267.23

    (16 yrs & older): 1K Swim - 30K Bike -10K Run
  • Aquabike (Swim/Bike) - International

    Incl. $13.21 Fee & T-Shirt

    Sun 27th June 2027 (6:35AM PDT)

    $178.21

    (16 yrs & older): 1K Swim - 30K Bike (Your finish time is at the transition area after completing the bike portion, then head over to the finish line to return your timing chip and join the party!)
  • Triathlon Relay - International Distance

    Incl. $26.41 Fee & T-Shirt

    Sun 27th June 2027 (6:35AM PDT)

    $373.41

    (13 yrs & older): 1K Swim - 30K Bike - 10K Run (Teams of 2 or 3 people) Bike leg participant MUST be 16 or older
  • Triathlon-Sprint

    Incl. $12.49 Fee & T-Shirt

    Sun 27th June 2027 (6:35AM PDT)

    $167.49

    (16 yrs & older): 500M Swim - 20K Bike - 5.6K Run
  • Duathlon - 1 Mile Run-19K (11.6 Mi) Bike-5K Run

    Incl. $12.49 Fee & T-Shirt

    Sun 27th June 2027 (6:35AM PDT)

    $167.49

    (16 yrs & older): 1 mile Run - 20K Bike - 5.6K Run
  • Aquabike (Swim/Bike) - Sprint

    Incl. $8.72 Fee & T-Shirt

    Sun 27th June 2027 (6:35AM PDT)

    $111.72

    (16 yrs & older): 500M Swim - 20K Bike (Your finish time is at the transition area after completing the bike portion, then head over to the finish line to return your timing chip and join the party!)
  • Aquathlon (Swim-Run) - Sprint

    Incl. $8.72 Fee & T-Shirt

    Sun 27th June 2027 (6:35AM PDT)

    $111.72

    (13 yrs & older): 500M Swim - 5.6K Run (Your finish time is at the finish line after completing the run portion)
  • Triathlon-Sprint - Duo Racer (Challenged Only)

    Incl. $12.49 Fee & T-Shirt

    Sun 27th June 2027 (6:35AM PDT)

    $167.49

    (16 yrs & older): 500M Swim - 20K Bike - 5.6K Run
  • Duathlon-Duo Racer (Challenged Only)

    Incl. $12.49 Fee & T-Shirt

    Sun 27th June 2027 (6:35AM PDT)

    $167.49

    (16 yrs & older): 1 mile Run - 20K Bike - 5.6K Run
  • Waterfront 5.6K

    Incl. $3.72 Fee & T-Shirt

    Sun 27th June 2027 (6:35AM PDT)

    $37.72

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