Santa Barbara Triathlon & Beach Festival

AUG

29

2026

This long running triathlon festival offers ocean swims, scenic bike routes, and a beachfront run. Multiple distances and formats, including relays and duathlons, are available. The event finishes with music and refreshments on the sand.

Sat 29 Aug 2026

Santa Barbara, California

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1 Mile Swim Beach Festival Sb 10 (formerly Short Cou... Sb 10 Duathlon

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Santa Barbara Triathlon & Beach Festival

The event is a triathlon and sports festival held in Santa Barbara. The 2026 edition is scheduled for August 29.

The triathlon takes place at East Beach and the Cabrillo Bathhouse on Cabrillo Boulevard. The event includes a swim in the Pacific Ocean with views of the Channel Islands, a bike course with views of the Santa Ynez mountains, and a beachfront run. The finish area includes music and refreshments.

Multiple event formats are listed:

SB 45 (formerly "Long Course")
SB 45 Relay
SB 35 (formerly "Aquabike")
SB 10 (formerly "Short Course") Co-ed
SB 10 Duathlon
SB 10 Women Only
SB 10 Parent/Child
Beach Festival
SB 25

Additional standalone events are a 5k run and a 1 Mile Swim. The event was first established in 1981. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.