Santa Cruz Triathlon
About the Event
The Santa Cruz Triathlon is a popular, scenic, non-profit race offering Sprint and International (Olympic) distances, plus relays, aquabike, and an aquathlon option, known for its coastal course along West Cliff Drive and along Highway 1. Its an ocean swim around the iconic Santa Cruz Wharf, a spacious transition area on a soccer field, then riding out along West Cliff and Highway 1 to the quaint town of Davenport and back. Then finish with a beautiful run along West Cliff and finish on Cowells Beach.
This is great for beginners and veterans alike, with proceeds funding local high school and college athletics in Santa Cruz County. It's a long-running event that donates significantly to youth sports, featuring a sheltered ocean swim and largely closed-course bike and run, creating a fun, community-focused event.
The Santa Cruz Triathlon brings an exciting 49.9K, 24.1K, 40.2K, 6.4K to Santa Cruz, California on September 27, 2026. Don't miss this beautiful event!
Races Offered
Triathlon
Olympic Distance
Olympic / International Distance Event - 0.9 mile swim, 24 mile bike, 6.2 mile run
Sprint Distance
750 yard swim, 14 mile bike, 3.1 mile run
Olympic Relay
Relay can be 2 or 3 people mixed gender any age
Sprint Relay
Relay can be 2 or 3 people mixed gender any age
Aquabike
Olympic Aqua Bike
0.9 mile swim, 24 mile bike
Swimrun
Sprint Aquathlon
750 yard swim, 3.1 mile run
About Santa Cruz
Santa Cruz Triathlon takes place in Santa Cruz, California, United States. The local timezone is America/Los_Angeles.
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