Kendra's Race

Kendra's Race

Date: November 15, 2026

Location: Lot 6, Goleta, CA

More information can be found at Kendra's Race.

Results

Race Results

History

• Establishment: In 2006, after the death of their teammate and friend, Kendra Payne, the University of California, Santa Barbara (UCSB) Triathlon Team changed the name of their annual triathlon to Kendra’s Race.
• Annual Event: The race has been held every year since then.
• Charitable Contribution: Each year the UCSB triathlon team generously donates a portion of the entrance fees to the Kendra Chiota Payne Memorial Fund.

Race Details

• Types of Races: The 2025 Kendra's Race consists of a Collegiate Sprint race, Age Group Sprint, 5k Run, and Triathlon Relay.
• Course Overview: The swim will start at Campus Point.
• Swimming Course: Athletes will swim out 200m, take a left, swim for another 400m, take another left, and swim 200m back in.
• Transition Area: They will head up a flight of wooden steps to the transition area.

Biking Course

• Course Length: Kendra's Race will feature a two loop, 12.7 mile, fast and flat bike course around the Santa Barbara Airport.
• Transition Route: Racers will make their way out of transition and head west through the UCSB campus via the bike path.
• Scenic Route: After completing two loops, racers will then head back into transition.

Running Course

• Run Length: The run course consists of a 1 loop run over a rolling 5k course.
• Trail Description: It follows the UCSB lagoon and consists of paved and hard-packed trails.
• Finish Line: Runners will sprint to the finish in lot 6.

Packet Pickup

• Date & Time: Packets can be picked up on Saturday, February 7th from 1-6pm.
• Pickup Location: Goleta Trek Store.
• Address: 320 S Kellogg Ave, Goleta, CA 93117
• Same-Day Pickup: Same-Day packet Pickup and Registration will be at the race start from 6:30-7:30.

Important Note

Please make sure to bring a valid photo ID and have your USAT Membership number ready.