40th Annual Tinsel Triathlon

Event Overview

• Event Name: Tinsel Triathlon & 5K
• Date: 2026-12-13
• Location: 3401 Mustang Way, Hemet, CA
• Event Link: Tinsel Triathlon Registration

Race Description

• Type: Reverse Sprint Pool Triathlon
• Overview: 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.
• Experience: The 35-year-old event truly can be the perfect venue for triathletes of all levels.
• Support: For first timers who have always wanted to be triathletes, the course is well defined, attainable and loaded with helpful volunteers.

Course Information

• Setting: The Tinsel is a Sunday Triathlon run on a usually sunny, yet crisp, Southern California day with all roads closed and the coffee hot.
• 5K Run: The 5K run takes place in a scenic, calm area of West Hemet, California in Riverside County.
• Bike Ride: Known as a "flat & fast" course, the 12-mile bike ride gives the rider a feeling of being on the country roadside.
• Swimming Finish: The race ends in the 25-meter heated pool at West Valley High School, where triathletes will swim 150 meters (up & back 6 times) to the finish line, receiving a unique Tinsel finisher medal.

Awards Ceremony

• Timing: The awards ceremony follows immediately after the race.
• Awards: The bling is top shelf!
• Participants: Suitable for both first-time participants and seasoned triathletes.
• Motto: What better way to get your game on ... Reverse Sprint Pool Triathlon!