San Diego Tri Classic & San Diego 5K
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Event Overview
The San Diego Tri Classic & San Diego 5K is a multisport event taking place at Liberty Station in San Diego. The event features several race formats including triathlon, aquabike, duathlon, and aquathlon, as well as a standalone 5K run.
Event Details
The event is scheduled for September 12, 2026. The race venue is Liberty Station, located at 2455 Cushing Rd, San Diego, CA.
Race Formats and Distances
The event offers multiple race categories and distances:
- Triathlon - Olympic Distance: 1500m swim, 40 km bike, 10 km run.
- Triathlon - Sprint Distance: 500m swim, 20 km bike, 5 km run.
- Triathlon Relay - Olympic Distance: A 3-person team event.
- Aquabike - Olympic Distance: 1500m swim, 40 km bike.
- Aquabike - Sprint Distance: 500m swim, 20 km bike.
- Duathlon - Sprint Distance: 1 mile run, 20 km bike, 5 km run.
- Aquathlon - Sprint Distance: 500m swim, 5 km run.
- SD Tri Series 5K: A standalone 5 km running race.
- Duo Racer (Challenged Only) options are available for the Sprint Triathlon and Sprint Duathlon.
Age restrictions apply, with most events open to participants aged 16 and over. The Aquathlon is open to ages 13+, and the 5K run is open to ages 4+.
Course Description
The course is described as scenic and historic. The swim leg takes place in San Diego Bay. The bike course goes through the Point Loma area and the Rosecrans National Cemetery. The run course passes a retired battleship and follows waterfront trails at Liberty Station, noted as being flat. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
