Santa Barbara Triathlon & Beach Festival

AUG
29
2026
Join the Santa Barbara Triathlon & Beach Festival on August 29, 2026, for a day of coastal athletic challenges. Choose from triathlons, duathlons, aquabikes, a 5K run, or a 1-mile swim, with options for teams and all ages. Finish with music and refreshments on the beach.
Sat 29 Aug 2026
500 Yard Swim 0.75 Mile Swim 1 Mile Swim 2 Mile Run 5k Beach Run

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Santa Barbara Triathlon & Beach Festival

The event takes place on Saturday, August 29, 2026, in Santa Barbara, California, at 1118 E Cabrillo Blvd. It is a multi-discipline festival featuring triathlons, duathlons, aquabikes, swims, and runs. The course includes coastal and mountain views.

The event offers several distinct races:

  • SB 45 Triathlon: A 1-mile swim, 34-mile bike, and 10-mile run.
  • SB 35 Aquabike: A 1-mile swim and 34-mile bike.
  • SB 25 Triathlon: A 0.75-mile swim, 20-mile bike, and 5-mile run.
  • SB 10 Triathlon: A 500-yard swim, 6-mile bike, and 2-mile run.
  • SB 10 Duathlon: A 500-yard run, 6-mile bike, and 2-mile run.
  • 5K Beach Run: A running event.
  • 1 Mile Swim: A swimming event.

Many events have adult and youth pricing, as well as relay team options for 2 or 3 members, including parent-child teams. Registration opens on March 2, 2026. The finish area features music and refreshments. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

10 mi
10 Mile Run
5 mi
5 Mile Run
5 km
5k Beach Run
2 Mile Run
0.75 Mile Swim
1 Mile Swim
500 Yard Swim
6 Mile Bike
34 Mile Bike
20 Mile Bike