Santa Barbara Triathlon & Beach Festival

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Triathlon in United States, Santa Barbara

Distances

Triathlon
SB45
45 km
Start: Aug 25, 03:00 AM
Triathlon
SB35 (Aquabike)
35 km
Start: Aug 25, 03:40 AM
Triathlon
SB25
25 km
Start: Aug 24, 04:20 AM
Triathlon
SB10
10 km
Start: Aug 24, 04:50 AM
Triathlon
SB10 Parent/Child
10 km
Start: Aug 25, 05:20 AM
Triathlon
5K Beach Run
5 km
Start: Aug 24, 04:00 AM
Triathlon
One Mile Ocean Swim
1 km
Start: Aug 25, 02:40 AM

About

A scenic Olympic-distance triathlon on the California coast hosted on a nonprofit basis to benefit UCSB and local charities, combining a challenging bike course with a beachfront run and ocean swim.

Catering & aid stations

On-course aid includes boxed breakfast at T1, water and electrolyte stations on the bike, and hydration/nutrition stations on the run. Porta potties and bathrooms available in the transition area and at East Beach Bathhouse.

Pacers

Pacemaker / Pacer: Yes — Corrals are seeded by estimated time (SB45, SB35, SB25, SB10, SB10 P/C). Start waves align with listed start times; pacers help maintain even pacing and observe no-pass zones on the bike. Refer to event app/website for specific pacer assignments and RTF per wave.

Results

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Typical weather in Santa Barbara

Monthly averages based on historical data (2000–present).

Jan65°46°

↑ 07:06

↓ 17:12

Feb65°46°

↑ 06:45

↓ 17:42

Mar67°48°

↑ 07:09

↓ 19:07

Apr71°51°

↑ 06:27

↓ 19:31

May74°55°

↑ 05:57

↓ 19:55

Jun78°60°

↑ 05:47

↓ 20:14

Jul82°65°

↑ 05:59

↓ 20:12

Aug83°66°

↑ 06:21

↓ 19:47

Sep82°64°

↑ 06:43

↓ 19:06

Oct77°58°

↑ 07:05

↓ 18:25

Nov71°51°

↑ 06:34

↓ 16:55

Dec65°47°

↑ 06:59

↓ 16:51

Weather data by Open-Meteo

Route maps

What's included in entry

Transition area access and amenities
On-course food and water stations
Parking permits and logistics

Event finisher medal
Timed chip tracking for swim/bike/run
Event T-shirt (size subject to availability)

FAQ

What is the race format and start procedure?

Rolling, time-trial starts: athletes self-seed into corrals by estimated swim time and leave the beach two swimmers at a time every 5 seconds. Heats begin at 6:40 AM (ocean swim), 7:00 AM (SB45), 7:30 AM (SB35), 8:15 AM (SB10), and 8:20 AM (SB25/SB10 PC). Bike course features a no-pass zone; run uses timed chip segments.

What are the distances and routes?

SB45: 0.9 mi swim (rolling start), 22.4 mi bike, 4.2 km run; SB35: 0.9 mi swim, 17.7 mi bike, 3.5 km run; SB25: 1.2 mi swim, 15.5 mi bike, 2.5 km run; SB10: 0.9 mi swim, 10.6 mi bike, 2.1 km run; SB10 PC: same as SB10. 5K Beach Run: 5 km on sand. All transitions and amenities at East Beach.

Are there aid stations and bathrooms?

Yes. Bathrooms in transition and at East Beach Bathhouse. Long Course has an aid station & porta potty at mile 17 of the bike and ~every mile on the run. Sprint courses have no bike/run aid; water station at the mile 1 run turnaround.

Can spectators follow the bike course?

The bike course is open to the public; observe no-pass zones and safety rules. Best viewing spots are noted on course maps and during the virtual course talk.

Last updated: Jun 6, 2026, 12:07:45 AM