Tri Santa Cruz
- Date Sun 9th August 2026
- Time 8:00AM PDT
- Location Santa Cruz, California
- Price $86.30 - $390.00
- Races 19 races
- Distances Sprint, 5km
Event summary
Tri Santa Cruz is perfect for first-timers and seasoned competitors alike, featuring a sheltered swim and flat bike and run courses that wind along the picturesque coastline. With youth pricing available for participants aged 12-17 and seniors 70+, plus discounts for triathlon clubs, this event is not only welcoming but also encourages community participation. Enjoy a day of fun after the race at the iconic Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk or explore local attractions like the Surfer Museum and National Marine Sanctuary Center. Participants will receive a finisher medal, custom t-shirt, and post-race lunch, making this one of the best late-season triathlons in the country! Don't miss out on the chance to set a personal record in
Organiser's Description
There is a special, non-competitive Family & Friends wave for people who are new to triathlon or just want to race with family and friends regardless of age or gender.
Special youth pricing is available for youth 12-17 and seniors 70+ for all individual distances. Contact us for a discount for an ALL youth/senior relay team.
Triathlon club disounts available. If your Tri Club does not have a code, have a club officer contact us.
Sheltered swim and flat bike and run course make this a perfect place for your first race or a PR. Voted one of the best late season triathlons in the country. The bike ride is a totally closed course and both the bike and run courses follow the coastline to create one of the most scenic races around! (Pending approval of the 2025 bike course)
Stick around and play for a day at the famous Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk or visit the Surfer Museum or National Marine Sanctuary Center.
Participants will receive a finisher medal and custom t-shirt as part of their registration, plus a post race lunch and awards.
Races
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International Triathlon
Incl. $12.00 Fee & T-Shirt
Sun 9th August 2026 (8:00AM PDT)
$187.00
International Distance Triathlon -
International Clydesdales & Athena
Incl. $11.40 Fee & T-Shirt
Sun 9th August 2026 (8:00AM PDT)
$176.40
International Distance Triathlon You must meet USAT weight requirements for this category. Men must weight 220 lbs and up. Women must weigh 165 lbs and up. You are note elgible for age group awards. Awards will be top 3 in each gender. -
International Relay Team
Incl. $20.00 Fee & T-Shirt
Sun 9th August 2026 (8:00AM PDT)
$390.00
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International Aquabike
Incl. $9.90 Fee & T-Shirt
Sun 9th August 2026 (8:00AM PDT)
$149.90
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Sprint Triathlon
Incl. $9.90 Fee & T-Shirt
Sun 9th August 2026 (8:30AM PDT)
$149.90
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Sprint Clydesdales & Athena
Incl. $9.90 Fee & T-Shirt
Sun 9th August 2026 (8:30AM PDT)
$149.90
Sprint Distance Triathlon You must meet USAT weight requirements for this category. Men must weight 220 lbs and up. Women must weigh 165 lbs and up. You are note elgible for age group awards. Awards will be top 3 in each gender. -
Sprint Paratriathlon
Incl. $9.90 Fee & T-Shirt
Sun 9th August 2026 (8:30AM PDT)
$149.90
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Family & Friends Sprint
Incl. $9.90 Fee & T-Shirt
Sun 9th August 2026 (8:30AM PDT)
$149.90
Sprint Distance Triathlon This sprint triathlon wave is open to anyone who wants to race with a family member or friend, regardless of age or gender. You get all the same goodies - shirt, medal, timing, etc. but you are not eligible for age group prizes. This is a great way to have a safe and fun introduction to triathlon if you've never done one before. -
Sprint Relay Team
Incl. $14.40 Fee & T-Shirt
Sun 9th August 2026 (8:30AM PDT)
$229.40
Sprint Distance Triathlon Teams of 2 or 3 for Sprint Distance Triathlon Relay -
Sprint Aquabike
Incl. $9.00 Fee & T-Shirt
Sun 9th August 2026 (8:30AM PDT)
$134.00
Sprint Distance Aquabike -
International Aquathlon
Incl. $9.90 Fee & T-Shirt
Sun 9th August 2026 (8:00AM PDT)
$149.90
International Distance Aquathlon -
Sprint Aquathlon
Incl. $9.00 Fee & T-Shirt
Sun 9th August 2026 (8:00AM PDT)
$134.00
International Distance Aquathlon -
International Duathlon
Incl. $9.90 Fee & T-Shirt
Sun 9th August 2026 (8:55AM PDT)
$149.90
You'll run 5K, then hop on your bike for the 6 loop international distance bike ride and finish up with another 5K! -
Sprint Plus Duathlon
Incl. $9.00 Fee & T-Shirt
Sun 9th August 2026 (8:55AM PDT)
$134.00
You'll run 5K, then hop on your bike for the 3 loop sprint distance bike ride and finish up with another 5K! -
Sprint Plus Duathlon Relay Team
Incl. $16.50 Fee & T-Shirt
Sun 9th August 2026 (8:55AM PDT)
$316.50
You'll run 5K, then hop on your bike for the 3 loop sprint distance bike ride and finish up with another 5K! Teams of 2 or 3 for Sprint Duathlon Relay -
1.5k Swim
Incl. $6.30 Fee & T-Shirt
Sun 9th August 2026 (8:00AM PDT)
$86.30
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750M Swim
Incl. $6.30 Fee & T-Shirt
Sun 9th August 2026 (8:30AM PDT)
$86.30
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Super Sprint Triathlon
Incl. $10.20 Fee & T-Shirt
Sun 9th August 2026 (8:30AM PDT)
$155.20
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5k Run
Incl. $6.30 Fee & T-Shirt
Sun 9th August 2026 (8:55AM PDT)
$86.30
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