Santa Barbara Triathlon & Beach Festival

AUG
29
2026
Join the Santa Barbara Triathlon & Beach Festival on August 29, 2026, for a day of coastal athletic challenges. Choose from triathlons, duathlons, aquabikes, a 5K run, or a 1-mile swim, with options for teams and all ages. Finish with music and refreshments on the beach.
Sat 29 Aug 2026
Sb 10 Triathlon Run 5k Beach Run Sb 25 Triathlon Run Sb 45 Triathlon Run

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Santa Barbara Triathlon & Beach Festival

The event takes place on Saturday, August 29, 2026, in Santa Barbara, California, at 1118 E Cabrillo Blvd. It is a multi-discipline festival featuring triathlons, duathlons, aquabikes, swims, and runs. The course includes coastal and mountain views.

The event offers several distinct races:

  • SB 45 Triathlon: A 1-mile swim, 34-mile bike, and 10-mile run.
  • SB 35 Aquabike: A 1-mile swim and 34-mile bike.
  • SB 25 Triathlon: A 0.75-mile swim, 20-mile bike, and 5-mile run.
  • SB 10 Triathlon: A 500-yard swim, 6-mile bike, and 2-mile run.
  • SB 10 Duathlon: A 500-yard run, 6-mile bike, and 2-mile run.
  • 5K Beach Run: A running event.
  • 1 Mile Swim: A swimming event.

Many events have adult and youth pricing, as well as relay team options for 2 or 3 members, including parent-child teams. Registration opens on March 2, 2026. The finish area features music and refreshments. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

10 mi
Sb 45 Triathlon Run
5 mi
Sb 25 Triathlon Run
5 km
5k Beach Run
Sb 10 Triathlon Run

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