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2026 San Diego International Triathlon & Waterfront 5K

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San Diego, California, United States

calendar_today 28 Jun, 2026

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About the Event

Triathlon, Duathlon, Aquabike, or 5.6K — plus epic swag and mimosas!

San Diego International & Sprint Triathlon (SDIT)

USAT Sanctioned Triathlon, Duathlon, Aquathlon and Aquabike

NEW 5.6K Added

We are excited to welcome you to the 42nd Annual San Diego International Triathlon. This race is one of the longest-standing triathlons in the country and a San Diego favorite. There are two courses to choose from an International course and a Sprint course, whichever you decide you’re guaranteed a great race.

Races start at the Spanish Landing Park located on Harbor Drive across from the San Diego International Airport and finishes at Rucco Park Near Seaport Village, free shuttle bus for spectators and athletes. This event is competitive and scenic; fun for you, your family, and your friends. We look forward to providing you a fun and challenging event. Register now; this race will sell out.

Fantastic San Diego Bay Swim, National Monument Ride, and Waterfront Run.

Race Features

USAT Sanctioned Triathlon, Duathlon, Aquathlon (Swim/Run) & Aquabike (Swim Bike)
Aquabike points awarded for the San Diego Triathlon Series
Chip Timing (5 splits)
Tech T-Shirt
Continental Breakfast
Beer Garden with Mimosas
Live Band
On-Line Results
Finisher Medals
Awards 3 Deep for International & Sprint Distance Triathlons
Points for San Diego Triathlon Series (All individual distances!)
Race Photos Available On-Line

The race benefits Father Joe’s Villages, San Diego’s largest homeless services provider. Each day Father Joe’s Villages serves 3,000 meals and provides housing, rental assistance, healthcare, food, clothing, education, job training, mental health, addiction treatment and child development services to our neighbors in need. For more information, please visit www.neighbor.org. Please consider making a donation to Father Joes when you are registering. Thank you for your support

FREE Triathlon Clinics an Workout Groups to get you prepared and connct you to the Triathlon Community - Click here for Weekly Workouts

Distances

Sprint Triathlon (16 yrs & older): 500MSwim - 20K Bike - 6K Run

International Triathlon (16 yrs & older): 1K Swim - 30K Bike -10K Run

International RELAY Triathlon (13 yrs & older): 1K Swim - 30K Bike - 10K Run (Teams of 2 or 3 people) Bike Leg athlete must be minimum 16 yrs old)

International Aquabike (16 yrs & older): 1K Swim - 30K Bike (Your finish time is at the transition area after completing the bike portion, then head over to the finish line to return your timing chip and join the party!)

International Aquathlon (13 yrs & older): 1K Swim - 10K Run (Your finish time is at the finish line after completing the run portion)

Sprint Duathlon
(16 yrs & older): 1 mile Run - 20K Bike - 5.6K Run

Sprint Aquabike
(16 yrs & older): 500M Swim - 20K Bike (Your finish time is at the transition area after completing the bike portion, then head over to the finish line to return your timing chip and join the party!)

Note for Aquabike: After your bike, you will dismount just before the dismount sign. When you cross the “Bike In” timing mat, this ends your race. Rack your bike then come to the finish line to get your medal, post race food and enjoy the beer garden if your over 21.

Sprint Aquathlon
(13 yrs & older): 500M Swim - 5.6K Run (Your finish time is at the finish line after completing the run portion)

Pre-Race Check-In & Packet Pick-Ups (Must attend one)

Date: Friday, June 26th

Location: rrs

Road Runner Sports - 5553 Copley Drive, San Diego, CA 92111

Times Open: 3pm-6pm

Date: Saturday, June 27th

Location: Ruocco Park, 585 Harbor Ln. San Diego, CA

Times Open: 10am-3pm

Saturday Only - Course Talk Times (Tentative) We recommend you attend the course talk so you will be completely informed of all the details.

11:30 am - Course Talk

1:00 pm - Course Talk

Pre-Race Check-in Policies:

All athletes must attend ONE pre-race check-in to pick up their race materials (FRI or SAT). All relay members must be present to receive the packet, or we will split up the relay packet for each participant.
It is mandatory for all athletes to bring their ID to the pre-race check-in. We will not give any athlete their bib number without an ID.
You must sign waiver(s) and have it in hand to get race materials.
You will also be required to show proof of USAT annual membership or purchase a one-day membership (if you haven't already purchased a one day with us through registration).
Friends and family members will NOT be allowed to pick up for an athlete. Sorry, NO EXCEPTIONS. These events are USAT sanctioned and USAT doesn't allow anyone besides the participant to pick up race materials.
Athletes who don't attend FRI OR SAT (and have not selected the VIP Option) will be required to pay a $10 late fee on race morning in order to pick up race materials.

Event Timeline:

Sunday, June 28, 2026 at Spanish Landing Park

5:15 am: Parking Lot Opens

5:30am: Transition Area Opens/Late pick-up Opens

6:30 am: Competitors to Swim Staging Area for Final Race Instructions

6:35 am: INTL- PRO Wave Starts

6:40 am- 7:40 am: INTL- Age Group Wave Starts

7:40 am: Sprint- Wave Starts

8:00 am: Swim Course Closes

8:00 am: Bus Shuttles to Finish at Ruocco Park Commence

8:30 am: Last bike starting second loop - no bikes may continue up to Cabrillo Monument after this.

9:30 am: Bike Course Closes

9:30 Transition reopens to remove bike and gear (all bike have to be picked up by noon)

10:30 am: Awards Presentation (approximate time)

11:00 am: Run Course Closes

11:50 am: Last Bus Shuttle from the Finish to Spanish Landing Park

These values represent the 3-year monthly averages for June in San Diego.

thermostat Temperature

15.6° / 21.6°

wb_sunny Feels like

15.6° / 20.0°

light_mode Avg sunshine hours

11h 3m

water_drop Avg rainfall

0.1 mm

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—

air Avg wind speed

9.2 km/h (Light breeze)

opacity Sweat loss rate

Moderate

terrain Course conditions

Firm and slightly soft

sunny Max UV Index

Very High (8.0)

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76.0%

wb_twilight Sunrise

05:40

nightlight Sunset

19:56

About San Diego

Learn more about the host city, San Diego.

From balmy beaches with a laid-back attitude to a gleaming modern image, San Diego offers much for the tourist to enjoy. Situated on the Southern California seacoast, San Diego is the second largest city in the state, with 1.4 million residents (2020), and has long attracted travelers for its ideal climate, miles of beaches, and location on the Mexican border right across from Tijuana.

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