Santa Barbara Triathlon & Beach Festival
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Santa Barbara Triathlon & Beach Festival
The Santa Barbara Triathlon & Beach Festival is an annual multisport event held at East Beach near the Cabrillo Bathhouse in Santa Barbara. The event was established in 1981 and combines open-water swimming in the Pacific Ocean with road cycling and a beachfront run.
Swimmers start at the water's edge with views of the Channel Islands. The bike course runs with the Santa Ynez mountains as a backdrop and is described by participants as technical, with climbs and some fast straights. The race day concludes with a beachfront run and on-site music and refreshments at the finish area.
Event formats available include:
- SB 45
- SB 45 relay options
- SB 35 Aquabike
- SB 25
- SB 10
- SB 10 duathlon
- SB 10 women only
- SB 10 parent and child
- 5k beach run
- one mile ocean swim
Participant feedback highlights neighborhood aid stations and volunteer support. The event materials and athlete briefings are published in advance, and the organizers post results and photos after events. The site also lists beneficiary and volunteer information for the festival. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
