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| Event | Distance | When | Entry fee | Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.5k Swim | 1 Mile | Aug 8, 20278:00 AM | $75$80 after Oct 30, 2026 | – |
| International Aquabike | AquabikeOpen water swim | Aug 8, 20278:00 AM | $130$140 after Oct 30, 2026 | – |
| International Aquathlon | AquathlonOpen water swim | Aug 8, 20278:00 AM | $130$140 after Oct 30, 2026 | – |
| International Clydesdales & Athena | Olympic TriathlonOpen water swim | Aug 8, 20278:00 AM | $155$165 after Oct 30, 2026 | – |
| International Relay Team | Olympic TriathlonRelay or teamOpen water swim | Aug 8, 20278:00 AM | $345$370 after Oct 30, 2026 | – |
| International Triathlon | Olympic TriathlonOpen water swim | Aug 8, 20278:00 AM | $165$175 after Oct 30, 2026 | – |
| Sprint Aquathlon | AquathlonOpen water swim | Aug 8, 20278:00 AM | $115$125 after Oct 30, 2026 | – |
| 750M Swim | Other | Aug 8, 20278:30 AM | $75$80 after Oct 30, 2026 | – |
| Family & Friends Sprint | Sprint TriathlonOpen water swim | Aug 8, 20278:30 AM | $130$140 after Oct 30, 2026 | – |
| Sprint Aquabike | AquabikeOpen water swim | Aug 8, 20278:30 AM | $115$125 after Oct 30, 2026 | – |
| Sprint Clydesdales & Athena | Sprint TriathlonOpen water swim | Aug 8, 20278:30 AM | $130$140 after Oct 30, 2026 | – |
| Sprint Paratriathlon | Sprint TriathlonOpen water swim | Aug 8, 20278:30 AM | $130$140 after Oct 30, 2026 | – |
| Sprint Relay Team | Sprint TriathlonRelay or teamOpen water swim | Aug 8, 20278:30 AM | $290 | – |
| Sprint Triathlon | Sprint TriathlonOpen water swim | Aug 8, 20278:30 AM | $130$140 after Oct 30, 2026 | – |
| Super Sprint Triathlon | Super Sprint TriathlonOpen water swim | Aug 8, 20278:30 AM | $135$145 after Oct 30, 2026 | – |
| 10k Run | 10K | Aug 8, 20278:55 AM | $100 | – |
| 5k Run | 5K | Aug 8, 20278:55 AM | $75$80 after Oct 30, 2026 | – |
| International Duathlon | DuathlonRun 3.1 mi | Aug 8, 20278:55 AM | $130$140 after Oct 30, 2026 | – |
| Sprint Plus Duathlon | DuathlonRun 3.1 mi | Aug 8, 20278:55 AM | $115$125 after Oct 30, 2026 | – |
| Sprint Plus Duathlon Relay Team | DuathlonRun 3.1 miRelay or team | Aug 8, 20278:55 AM | $280$300 after Oct 30, 2026 | – |
Entry fees exclude processing fees. Prices and dates come from the race's registration page and refresh nightly.
The 1 Mile fee goes up to $80 on Oct 30, 2026.
Online registration closes Aug 9, 2027, unless the race fills first.
At $100, entry is about 100 percent above a typical 10K in California, which costs $50 right now.
Sunrise on race morning is at about 6:18 AM, and the 1.5k Swim starts at 8:00 AM.
Fees exclude processing fees. Comparisons use current entry fees and published results from races nearby.
119 Center Street, Santa Cruz, CA 95060
The pin marks the address the race lists, which is usually the start. The organizers have not shared a course map with us yet.
Aggregated from official results (BUZZWORD Productions) for Tri Santa Cruz. Individual finisher names are not stored here.
At the 2022 International Triathlon, the fastest tenth finished in 2:20:13 or better, the top quarter in 2:31:53, and half the field in 2:51:57; the last tenth came in after 3:25:45.
At the 2022 Sprint Triathlon, the fastest tenth finished in 1:20:52 or better, the top quarter in 1:26:43, and half the field in 1:37:24; the last tenth came in after 2:05:51.
At the 2022 Family & Friends Sprint, the fastest tenth finished in 1:43:01 or better, the top quarter in 1:44:48, and half the field in 1:56:02; the last tenth came in after 2:50:54.
| Age | Women | Men |
|---|---|---|
| Under 20 | n/a | 2:30:26 |
| 20-29 | 2:38:02 | 2:09:22 |
| 30-39 | 2:40:33 | 2:08:03 |
| 40-49 | 3:04:08 | 2:17:38 |
| 50-59 | 3:10:17 | 2:19:25 |
| 60-69 | n/a | 3:14:26 |
Groups with fewer than five finishers are left out. Awards vary by race; check the race's rules.
Where a finish time would have placed in 2022.
At the 2021 International Distance Triathlon, the run decided the most: the middle of the field lost about 10:19 to the top quarter there, 39% of the gap across the three legs.
| Leg | Top 10% | Top 25% | Median | Slowest 25% |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Swim | 29:01 | 32:47 | 37:08 | 41:49+ |
| T1 | 1:33 | 2:11 | 3:01 | 4:14+ |
| Bike | 1:07:00 | 1:12:40 | 1:18:55 | 1:26:06+ |
| T2 | 1:20 | 1:37 | 2:05 | 2:49+ |
| Run | 42:33 | 46:59 | 54:02 | 1:02:21+ |
Each column ranks finishers on that leg alone, from the race's published results. T1 and T2 are transitions.
At the 2021 Sprint Distance Triathlon, the bike decided the most: the middle of the field lost about 7:03 to the top quarter there, 38% of the gap across the three legs.
| Leg | Top 10% | Top 25% | Median | Slowest 25% |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Swim | 16:30 | 18:18 | 21:52 | 25:08+ |
| T1 | 1:28 | 2:09 | 3:05 | 4:12+ |
| Bike | 35:27 | 38:01 | 42:29 | 46:35+ |
| T2 | 1:04 | 1:22 | 1:54 | 2:30+ |
| Run | 20:34 | 23:15 | 26:43 | 32:18+ |
Each column ranks finishers on that leg alone, from the race's published results. T1 and T2 are transitions.
About the same size since 2021.
All events combined, from official results.
Around August 8 the day usually runs from 56°F at dawn to 75°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 0% of days. Cold snaps dip to 53°F and hot years reach 82°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.
What the organizers of Tri Santa Cruz cover on their registration page, in brief.
Schedule and packet pickup
PACKET PICKUP. Saturday - August 7th. 1:00 pm to 5:00 pm Packet Pickup at Depot Park, 119 Center Street in Santa Cruz. Sunday - August 8th - Race Day. 6:00 am - 8:00 am at Depot Park, 119 Center Street in Santa Cruz. RACE DAY SCHEDULE…
Course
Approximate bike distances for the triathlons, duathlons, and aquabikes will be: Super Sprint: 6 Miles (1 loop). Sprint: 12 Miles (2 loops). International: 24 Miles (4 loops). Below is the 2025 bike course.
Course
In this section you will find all the information you need about the courses used for Tri Santa Cruz. All of the events will use either a sprint or international (Olympic) distance for any combination of events. This is a very fast paced…
Course
Run for all distances start from Transition. Super Sprint Run Course - will be 1.8 miles. It follows the Sprint run course and turns around at.9 miles just past the Aid Station. Sprint Run Course - will be 3.05 miles. Runners will make a…
Parking and travel
There is a paid parking lot behind the soccer field at Depot Park. The problem with this lot is that the meters don’t start until 9:00am but you can purchase an all day ticket in that lot. There is some free parking and some metered…
Awards
The 2022 Athlete Information Guide is now available for you to download. Our apologies for it being so late but as you can imagine some things changed daily. We will be doing regular age group wave starts and those wave starts will be…
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Come race at one of the most fun and scenic multisport events on the West Coast!
Tri Santa Cruz offers something for nearly every athlete, from first-timers to experienced racers looking for a fast course and a new PR. Choose from Sprint and International (Olympic) distance triathlons, aquabike, aquathlon, duathlon, relays, open-water swims, running events, and our Super Sprint Triathlon. Clydesdale and Athena triathlon categories are also available.
New to triathlon or want to enjoy the experience alongside family and friends? Our special Family & Friends Sprint Wave is a non-competitive option that allows participants to race together regardless of age or gender.