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Sandman Tri
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Sandman Tri

Aptos, California, United States
Aug 23, 2026
Triathlon

About this race

The Sandman Triathlon is one of Santa Cruz County’s oldest triathlons, having held its inaugural race in 1985, in the infancy of the sport.

The Sandman is a fundraiser for:

  • the local State Parks,
  • Lifeguard operations,
  • the Junior Lifeguard program.
    Proceeds help fund scholarships for underprivileged kids so they can receive high-quality water safety education.

The Sandman Triathlon is a USAT-sanctioned event.

The Sandman Tri brings an exciting 38.6K, 32.2K to Aptos, California on August 23, 2026. Don't miss this beautiful event!

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Triathlon

Sandman Tri

Racers start with a brisk .75 swim around the historic S.S. Palo Alto Cement Ship, followed by a 13 mile bike through the rolling hills of Aptos, finishing with a scenic 4 mile beach run to New Brighton Beach and back.

Aug 23, 2026 38.6K 7:00 AM
$160.00
Open

Sandman Team

Team of Racers starts with a brisk .75 swim around the historic S.S. Palo Alto Cement Ship, followed by a 13-mile bike through the rolling hills of Aptos, finishing with a scenic 4-mile beach run to New Brighton Beach and back.

Aug 23, 2026 38.6K 7:00 AM
$190.00
Open

Duathlon

Sandman Duathlon

Racers start with a brisk .run to transition, followed by a 13 mile bike through the rolling hills of Aptos, finishing with a scenic 4 mile beach run to New Brighton Beach and back.

Aug 23, 2026 32.2K 7:00 AM
$90.00
Open

About Aptos

Sandman Tri takes place in Aptos, California, United States. The local timezone is America/Los_Angeles.

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