Santa Barbara Triathlon & Beach Festival
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Santa Barbara Triathlon & Beach Festival
The Santa Barbara Triathlon & Beach Festival is a multi-event triathlon held at East Beach near the Cabrillo Bathhouse in Santa Barbara, California. The course uses the Pacific Ocean for the swim and offers views of the Channel Islands from the water's edge. The bike segment runs with the Santa Ynez mountains as a backdrop and is described as having technical sections with climbs and some fast straightaways. The finish is on the beachfront and includes music, refreshments, and finish-line activity.
The event program lists multiple race options and formats, including:
- SB 45
- SB 45 Relay
- SB 35 Aquabike
- SB 25
- SB 10
- SB 10 Duathlon
- SB 10 Women Only
- SB 10 Parent Child
- 5K Beach Run
- One Mile Ocean Swim
The event was established in 1981. Organizers publish athlete resources such as a recorded athlete briefing on YouTube and have offered virtual course talks. The site also maintains pages for course details, event schedules, results, photos, beneficiary information, and volunteer opportunities. Reporting on registration timing and price updates appears in event news posts. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
