Santa Barbara Triathlon & Beach Festival
AUG
29
2026
Run, bike and swim along the Pacific with Channel Islands and mountain views at the Santa Barbara Triathlon and Beach Festival. Multiple distances and relays welcome all abilities and the finish brings music, food and beach fun.
Sat 29 Aug 2026
1 Mile Swim
Sb 10 (short Course) Co-E...
Sb 10 Duathlon
Sb 10 Parent/child
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Santa Barbara Triathlon & Beach Festival : Overview
The Santa Barbara Triathlon & Beach Festival is scheduled for August 29, 2026, at East Beach / Cabrillo Bathhouse (1118 E. Cabrillo Blvd., 93103). The event has been held since 1981. The race course runs along the Pacific Ocean waterfront, with views of the Channel Islands and the Santa Ynez mountains. The course includes a swim at the water’s edge, a road cycling segment that the organizer describes as fast with climbs and technical sections, and a beachfront run that finishes near music and refreshments. Registration is listed as coming in 2026. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
Event distances and formats
- SB 45 (formerly "Long Course")
- SB 45 Relay (relay options for SB 45)
- SB 35 (formerly "Aquabike")
- SB 25 (middle distance)
- SB 10 (formerly "Short Course") - Coed
- SB 10 Duathlon
- SB 10 Women Only
- SB 10 Parent/Child
- Beach Festival and additional short events such as 5k and 1 Mile Swim are listed on the event pages.
5 km
1 Mile Swim
Sb 10 (short Course) Co-Ed
Sb 10 Duathlon
Sb 10 Parent/child
Sb 10 Women Only
Sb 25
Sb 35 (formerly Aquabike)
Sb 45 (formerly Long Course)
Sb 45 Relay Options