2025 Spring Sprint Triathlon and SD Tri Series 5K

🏊‍♂️ Race Overview

This is the first race in the 2025 Triple Crown of Triathlon. Triple Crown events include Spring Sprint, CVC San Diego Triathlon, and Mission Bay Triathlon. All events must be completed in the same calendar year.

🚴‍♀️ Multi-Event Options

The Xterra Wetsuits Spring Sprint Triathlon, Duathlon, Aquathlon & Aquabike is a great way to kick off your Triathlon Season. With a calm bay swim, a flat bike ride and run course, the Spring Sprint is the perfect race for seasoned triathletes and beginners. Races for Adults and Kids. For those new to triathlon and want a shorter race we have the Mini Sprint Triathlon Distance.

This will be a USAT Sanctioned Triathlon, Duathlon, Aquathlon and Aquabike.

📋 Race Definitions

• Triathlon: Swim + Bike + Run
• Duathlon: Run + Bike + Run
• Aquabike: Swim + Bike
• Aquathlon: Swim + Run

🎉 Race Features

• USAT Sanctioned: This is a USAT sanctioned event!
• Points: Earn San Diego Triathlon Series points for all individual distances! (Kids and Aquabike included)
• Fun: Beer lounge with snacks!
• Extras: Expo, food, and FinishLine!
• Kids Events: Special activities for kids!
• Timing: Chip timing (5 splits) with online results!
• Apparel: Commemorative Tech T-Shirt!
• Music: Live band!
• Finisher Medal: Every participant receives a finisher medal!
• Awards: Top 3 in each division will be rewarded!
• Photography: Race photos available online!

Benefitting Life Sports Foundation.

Spring Sprint is the first event of the Triple Crown Award.

FREE Triathlon Clinics and Workout Groups to get you prepared and connect you to the Triathlon Community - Click here for Weekly Workouts.

New to Triathlon? Please see our Free Triathlon Clinics and How To's on our Website:

https://www.sdtriseries.com/how-to-do-a-triathlon-and-faqs/

📅 Event Details and Schedule

Distances

• International Triathlon: 1000 m swim - 19.5 mile bike - 6 mile run (13 & older)
• Sprint Triathlon: 1/4 mile swim - 10 mile bike - 3 mile run (13 years & older)
• Sprint Duathlon: 1 mile run - 10 mile bike - 3 mile run (13 years & older)
• Sprint Aquabike: 1/4 mile swim - 10 mile 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!)
• Sprint Aquathlon: 1/4 mile Swim - 5K Run (13 years & older)
• Mini Sprint Triathlon: 200 yard swim - 6 mile bike - 1.5 mile run (11 years & older)
• Itsy Bitsy Triathlon: 100 yard swim - 3 mile bike - 3/4 mile run (7-10 years old)

Please Note: ALL New Itsy Bitsy Racers will need a swim test certificate. The Swim Test Certificate can be downloaded here. The certificate must be completed by a certified swim instructor, coach or lifeguard that your child has actually demonstrated the swim skills in front of. This certificate will need to be uploaded to your active registration, faxed, mailed in, or presented at packet pick-up. We are doing this as an extra safety measure for you and your child. We will have opportunities for your child to be certified for free through local swim and triathlon coaches. (If your child has already participated in our triathlons this requirement is waived.)

Open Water Swim: This event is in the Bay which is considered Open Water Swimming. The Red Cross Swim Safety Manual has a great section on Swimming Skills for both adults and children, and Open Water Swimming including Triathlons. It can be found at the following link https://www.redcross.org/content/dam/redcross/atg/PDF_s/SwimmingWaterSafety.pdf

If you or your child need swim lessons, here are some resources:

• San Diego YMCA Swim Lessons - https://www.ymca.org/programs/swim

All distances award points for the San Diego Triathlon Series!

🔍 Pre-Race Check-In

Friday, May 2nd, 3pm-6pm (NO Course talks at this pick-up location)

Road Runner Sports @ 5553 Copley Drive, San Diego, CA 92111

Saturday, May 3rd, 10 am-3 pm

Located at - South Shores Park, Mission Bay (Race site)

Course Talks

• 11:00 am - Course Talks with Steve Tally
• 12:30 am - Triathlon Basics for the Beginner for Adults and Teens
• 1:30 pm - Course Talk with Steve Tally
• 2:30 pm - Kids Course Talk with Judi Carbary

Pre-Race Check-in Policies: All athletes must attend the ONE pre-race check-in to pick up their race materials (FRI or SAT). It is mandatory for all athletes to bring their ID to the pre-race expo. We will not give any athlete their bib number without an ID.

Expo Closes: 3:00 pm

Friends and family members will NOT be allowed to pick up for an athlete. Sorry, NO EXCEPTIONS. These events are USAT sanctioned and USAT doesn't allow anyone besides the participant to pick up race materials.

* Athletes who do not attend FRI OR SAT (and have not selected the VIP Option - more info below) will be required to pay a $10 late fee on race morning.

⏰ Event Timeline

Sunday, May 4, 2025 - Race Day - South Shores Park

• 5:00 a.m. Parking Lot Opens
• 5:30 a.m. Transition Area Opens/ Late Packet Pick Up Opens
• 6:40 a.m. Transition Area Closes/ Late Packet Pick Up Closes (Please don't be late)
• 6:45 a.m. Duathlon Begins
• 6:50 a.m. Tri