Tri Santa Cruz
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Tri Santa Cruz
Tri Santa Cruz is a multisport event in Santa Cruz, California, held on August 9, 2026 at 119 Center Street. The program includes multiple triathlon, swim, run, duathlon and aquatics formats with individual and team entries.
The event offers the following formats and distances:
- International (Olympic) triathlon
- Sprint triathlon and Super Sprint triathlon
- Aquabike and aquathlon at international and sprint distances
- Duathlon and Sprint Plus duathlon
- Relay teams for triathlon and duathlon
- 1.5 km open swim and 750 m open swim
- 5 km run
There are specific category rules for Clydesdale and Athena divisions. Men must weigh 220 pounds and up; women must weigh 165 pounds and up. Athletes in these categories are not eligible for age group awards; awards will be given to the top three in each gender.
A Family and Friends sprint wave is offered as a non competitive option open to participants regardless of age or gender; entrants in that wave are not eligible for age group prizes. Special youth pricing is available for ages 12 to 17 and for seniors aged 70 and above for individual distances. Relay and triathlon club discount options are listed by the organizer.
The course description notes a sheltered swim plus flat bike and run sections, and that the bike and run courses follow the coastline. Participants receive a finisher medal, a custom t shirt, post race lunch and awards. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
