Tri Santa Cruz

🏊‍♂️ Event Overview

Come play at one of the most fun and scenic events on the west coast. This race has a sprint and international (Olympic) distance triathlon, with relays, aquathalon and aquabike categories for both races. Clydesdale and Athena triathlon categories are available.

👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Family & Friends Wave

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.

👶 Youth & Senior Pricing

• Special pricing: Available for youth 12-17 and seniors 70+ for all individual distances.
• Relay discount: Contact us for a discount for an all youth/senior relay team.

🏆 Triathlon Club Discounts

Triathlon club discounts available. If your Tri Club does not have a code, have a club officer contact us.

🚴‍♂️ Course Details

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)

🎡 Post-Race Fun

Stick around and play for a day at the famous Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk or visit the Surfer Museum or National Marine Sanctuary Center.

🎖️ Participant Perks

Participants will receive a finisher medal and custom t-shirt as part of their registration, plus a post-race lunch and awards.

📅 Race Date & Location

Join us for the Tri Santa Cruz on August 9, 2026, at 119 Center Street, Santa Cruz, CA. For more information, visit Tri Santa Cruz.