Kendra's Race
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Kendra's Race Triathlon and 5k
Kendra's Race is an annual multi-event competition hosted by the UCSB triathlon team in Goleta, California. The 2026 program includes collegiate and open sprint triathlons, a sprint relay, and a 5k fun run. A portion of entry fees is donated to a memorial fund that supports youth participation in sports.
Distances
- 5k Fun Run - 3.1 Miles
- Sprint Triathlon Collegiate - 15 Miles
- Sprint Triathlon Open - 15 Miles
- Sprint Triathlon Relay - 15 Miles
The swim begins at Campus Point and follows a 200 m out, 400 m along, and 200 m back pattern, then continues up wooden steps to the transition area on Anacapa Lawn. The bike leg covers two laps of a mixed circuit that includes technical bike-path sections and more open stretches on Los Carneros, Hollister, Fairview, Lagoon Road, and the Obern Bike Path before returning to campus for the second lap and transition. The run is a single loop 5k over rolling terrain that follows the UCSB lagoon on paved and hard-packed trails, includes an aid station near the lagoon turnaround, and finishes in Lot 6.
Packet pickup is available the day before at Goleta Trek, 320 S Kellogg Ave, Goleta, CA, and race-day packet pickup and same-day registration occur at Anacapa Lawn. Participants are asked to bring valid photo ID and have their USAT membership number ready. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
