Ranked from data
Largest triathlons in California
Triathlons in California ranked by finishers in each race's most recent scored edition. Big fields mean closed roads, full aid stations, and a real race-day crowd.
10
races ranked
| # | Race | Where | Next date | Finishers | Median finish |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Santa Barbara Triathlon & Beach Festival2026 edition | Santa Barbara, California | TBA | 237 | 58:35 |
| 2 | Albany Community Triathlon 20262026 edition | Albany, California | TBA | 172 | 55:39 |
| 3 | The Rocky Hill Triathlon2026 edition | Exeter, California | Mar 13, 2027 | 116 | 1:42:29 |
| 4 | Bayshore 70.4 and Sprint Triathlon2025 edition | Long Beach, California | Mar 13, 2027 | 115 | 1:18:42 |
| 5 | Goleta Beach Triathlon, Aquabike, Swim/Run2026 edition | Goleta, California | TBA | 80 | 1:06:14 |
| 6 | Kendra's Race Triathlon and 5k2026 edition | Goleta, California | Nov 15, 2026 | 78 | 1:17:23 |
| 7 | SGRAIL Marin - Triathlon & Trail Half Marathon2026 edition | San Rafael, California | TBA | 68 | 3:12:03 |
| 8 | Bayshore Sprint and 70.42025 edition | Long Beach, California | TBA | 48 | 2:58:30 |
| 9 | Courage Triathlon 20262026 edition | Lake Almanor, California | TBA | 39 | 1:57:27 |
| 10 | Barbara Schmidt Millar Women's Triathlon & 5K: Celebrating Life, Empowering Women2026 edition | Nevada City, California | Aug 29, 2027 | 36 | 1:51:11 |