CVC San Diego Triathlon and San Diego Tri Series 5K 2027
- Date
- Sunday, August 15, 2027
- Start time
- 6:40 AM start (Los Angeles)
- Location
- Chula Vista, California
- Entry fee
- From $59 · goes up to $62 on Mar 13, 2027
- Included with entry
- Includes a shirt
- Fundraising
- Takes optional donations when you register
Registration is open.
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Events and entry fees
| Event | Distance | When | Entry fee | Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aquabike (Swim/Bike) - Sprint | AquabikeOpen water swim | Aug 15, 20276:40 AM | $98$103 after Mar 6, 2027 | – |
| Aquathlon (Swim-Run) - Sprint | – | Aug 15, 20276:40 AM | $98$103 after Mar 6, 2027 | – |
| Chula Vista 5K | 5K | Aug 15, 20276:40 AM | $34$37 after Mar 6, 2027 | – |
| Duathlon - 1 Mile Run-19K (11.6 mi) Bike-5K Run | DuathlonRun 1 mi · Bike 11.6 mi · Run 3.1 mi | Aug 15, 20276:40 AM | $147$155 after Mar 6, 2027 | – |
| Duathlon-Duo Racer (Challenged Only) | DuathlonRelay or team | Aug 15, 20276:40 AM | $147$155 after Mar 6, 2027 | – |
| Itsy Bitsy Triathlon (Ages 7-10) | Kids TriathlonOpen water swim | Aug 15, 20276:40 AM | $59$62 after Mar 13, 2027 | – |
| Mini Sprint (Ages 11+) | Sprint TriathlonOpen water swim | Aug 15, 20276:40 AM | $103$109 after Mar 13, 2027 | – |
| Triathlon-International | Olympic TriathlonOpen water swim | Aug 15, 20276:40 AM | $238$252 after Mar 13, 2027 | – |
| Triathlon Relay - Sprint | Sprint TriathlonRelay or teamOpen water swim | Aug 15, 20276:40 AM | $257$271 after Mar 6, 2027 | – |
| Triathlon-Sprint | Sprint TriathlonOpen water swim | Aug 15, 20276:40 AM | $147$155 after Mar 6, 2027 | – |
| Triathlon-Sprint - Duo Racer (Challenged Only) | Sprint TriathlonRelay or teamOpen water swim | Aug 15, 20276:40 AM | $147$155 after Mar 6, 2027 | – |
Entry fees exclude processing fees. Prices and dates come from the race's registration page and refresh nightly.
The Kids Triathlon fee goes up to $62 on Mar 13, 2027.
Water temperature and wetsuits at CVC San Diego Triathlon and San Diego Tri Series 5K
Around August 15, the water at NOAA's San Diego station typically runs about 73°F (69 to 78°F across 2016 to 2025). Wetsuits were legal every year at this date.
Measured by the NOAA tide station nearest the race's listed location, about 13.8 km away; open beaches and sheltered bays nearby can differ by a few degrees. Wetsuit cutoffs are USA Triathlon age-group rules. The race's own water temperature reading on race morning decides.
Race day planning
Entry fee schedule
- Aquabike (Swim/Bike) - Sprint and Aquathlon (Swim-Run) - Sprint: $98 until Mar 6, then $103 until Apr 24, then $109 until Jun 12, then $114 until Jul 10, then $119 until Jul 31, then $125 until Aug 14, then $135 until Aug 15.
- Chula Vista 5K: $34 until Mar 6, then $37 until Apr 24, then $40 until Jun 12, then $43 until Jul 10, then $46 until Jul 31, then $49 until Aug 14, then $54 until Aug 15.
- Duathlon - 1 Mile Run-19K (11.6 mi) Bike-5K Run and Duathlon-Duo Racer (Challenged Only): $147 until Mar 6, then $155 until Apr 24, then $163 until Jun 12, then $171 until Jul 10, then $179 until Jul 31, then $187 until Aug 14, then $197 until Aug 15.
- Itsy Bitsy Triathlon (Ages 7-10): $59 until Mar 13, then $62 until Apr 24, then $65 until Jun 5, then $68 until Jul 3, then $72 until Jul 31, then $76 until Aug 14, then $86 until Aug 15.
Online registration closes Aug 15, 2027, unless the race fills first.
How the price compares
At $34, entry is about 24 percent below a typical 5K in California, which costs $45 right now.
Light and altitude
Sunrise on race morning is at about 6:11 AM, and the Aquabike (Swim/Bike) - Sprint starts at 6:40 AM. The start sits about 140 feet above sea level.
Fees exclude processing fees. Comparisons use current entry fees and published results from races nearby.
Start location and course
999 Bayside Parkway, Chula Vista, CA 91910
The pin marks the address the race lists, which is usually the start. The organizers have not shared a course map with us yet.
Typical race-day weather
Around August 15 the day usually runs from 65°F at dawn to 84°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 1% of days. Cold snaps dip to 62°F and hot years reach 89°F.
Based on 75 days within a week of the date over the last 5 years, from historical weather for the start area. Not a forecast.
Race details
- Where
- 999 Bayside Parkway, Chula Vista, CA 91910Map
- Course
- Road
- Start elevation
- About 140 feet
- Included with entry
- T-Shirt; Tech T-Shirt
- Donations
- Accepted when you register
- Distances
- Kids Triathlon, Sprint Triathlon, Olympic Triathlon, Duathlon, Aquabike, 5K
- Editions
- 2027 (Aug 15, 2027), 2026 (Aug 16, 2026)
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Quick answers
- When is CVC San Diego Triathlon and San Diego Tri Series 5K?
- Sunday, August 15, 2027, starting at 6:40 AM.
- How much does it cost?
- Entry starts at $59 before processing fees, and rises to $62 on Mar 13, 2027.
- When does registration close?
- Online registration closes Aug 15, 2027, unless the race fills first.
- Is the entry fee high for California?
- At $34, entry is about 24 percent below a typical 5K in California, which costs $45 right now.
- Do athletes get a shirt or medal?
- Entry includes a shirt, according to the race's registration page. Check it for sizes and whether kids' races get the same.
- Can I donate to a cause when I register?
- Yes. The registration form offers an optional donation, usually for the charity or nonprofit the race supports. The race's own page names the cause.
- What distances are offered?
- Kids Triathlon, Sprint Triathlon, Olympic Triathlon, Duathlon, Aquabike, 5K.
- Where does it start?
- 999 Bayside Parkway, Chula Vista, CA 91910.
From the organizers
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