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 scheduled for Saturday, September 12, 2026. It takes place at Liberty Station in San Diego, California.
Event Details
The event features several race formats, including triathlon, aquabike, duathlon, aquathlon, and a standalone 5K run. Participants can choose from Olympic and Sprint distances. The courses utilize scenic and historic areas of San Diego.
Race Distances
- Olympic Triathlon: 1500m swim, 40 km bike, 10 km run
- Sprint Triathlon: 500m swim, 20 km bike, 5 km run
- Olympic Aquabike: 1500m swim, 40 km bike
- Sprint Aquabike: 500m swim, 20 km bike
- Sprint Duathlon: 1 mile run, 20 km bike, 5 km run
- Sprint Aquathlon: 500m swim, 5 km run
- Run Only: San Diego 5K
- Team Option: A 3-person relay is available for the Olympic Triathlon.
Course Information
The swim leg is in the calm waters of San Diego Bay. The bike course goes through Point Loma and the Rosecrans National Cemetery. The run course passes a retired battleship and follows the waterfront trails at Liberty Station. The run is described as flat.
Additional Information
The event includes a post-race celebration. Age requirements vary by event, starting as low as age 4 for the 5K run and age 13 for the Aquathlon. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.