Goleta Beach Triathlon

JUL
26
2026
This triathlon takes place at scenic Goleta Beach Park, featuring a calm ocean swim in a protected cove. The bike and run segments use dedicated, spectator-friendly paths. Options include a sprint triathlon, a parent-child version, and a sprint aquabike.
Sun 26 Jul 2026
Parent-Child Triathlon (r... Sprint Triathlon (run) Parent-Child Triathlon (t... Sprint Aquabike Sprint Triathlon (total)

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Goleta Beach Triathlon

The Goleta Beach Triathlon is a multisport event held at Goleta Beach Park in Santa Barbara County. It features three separate events: a Sprint Triathlon, a Parent-Child Triathlon, and a Sprint Aquabike.

Event Details

The swim segment takes place in the calm ocean waters of a protected cove. The bike course follows a dedicated asphalt bike path that heads towards Santa Barbara and back. The run course is also on a dedicated bike path, described as spectator-friendly.

Course Distances

The standard Sprint Triathlon distances are:

  • Swim: 400 meters
  • Bike: 6 miles
  • Run: 2.5 miles (2 laps)

The Parent-Child Triathlon distances are:

  • Swim: 100 meters
  • Bike: 3 miles
  • Run: 1.25 miles (1 lap)

The Sprint Aquabike event consists of the swim and bike segments only, covering the same distances as the Sprint Triathlon for those disciplines. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

3 mi
Sprint Triathlon (run)
Parent-Child Triathlon (run)
Parent-Child Triathlon (total)
Sprint Aquabike
Sprint Triathlon (total)

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