Santa Barbara Triathlon & Beach Festival
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Event overview
The Santa Barbara Triathlon & Beach Festival is a multi-discipline event held at East Beach in Santa Barbara. The event was established in 1981. The swim starts at the Pacific Ocean shoreline with views of the Channel Islands. The bike course passes near the Santa Ynez mountains. The beachfront run finishes with music and refreshments. Registration information for future events is listed as coming in 2026.
Location and logistics
Location: East Beach / Cabrillo Bathhouse, 1118 E. Cabrillo Blvd., Santa Barbara, CA 93103. The event includes a beach festival alongside the races. Athlete briefings and virtual course talks have been posted or scheduled in advance.
Distances and event types
- SB 45 (long course)
- SB 45 relay options
- SB 35 (aquabike)
- SB 25 (mid distance)
- SB 10 (short course) coed, duathlon, women-only, parent-child
- 5k run and 1 mile swim
Course notes
Participant feedback describes the bike course as technical with climbs and some fast straights. Events include individual and relay formats and an aquabike option. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
