2026 Morro Bay Triathlon 2026
- Date
- Sunday, November 1, 2026
- Start time
- 8:00 AM start (Los Angeles)
- Location
- Morro Bay, California
- Entry fee
- From $60 · goes up to $260 on Oct 25, 2026
- Included with entry
- Includes a shirt
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Events and entry fees
| Event | Distance | When | Entry fee | Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Olympic | Olympic TriathlonSwim 1,500 m · Bike 24.9 mi · Run 6.2 miOpen water swim | Nov 1, 20268:00 AM | $250$260 after Oct 25, 2026 | – |
| Olympic, Kayak | –Bike 24.9 mi · Run 6.2 mi | Nov 1, 20268:00 AM | $250$260 after Oct 25, 2026 | – |
| Olympic, Relay, Kayak | –Bike 24.9 mi · Run 6.2 miRelay or team | Nov 1, 20268:00 AM | $290$300 after Oct 25, 2026 | – |
| Olympic, Relay, Stand Up Paddle (SUP) | –Bike 24.9 mi · Run 6.2 miRelay or team | Nov 1, 20268:00 AM | $290$300 after Oct 25, 2026 | – |
| Olympic Relay Team | Olympic TriathlonSwim 1,500 m · Bike 24.9 mi · Run 6.2 miRelay or teamOpen water swim | Nov 1, 20268:00 AM | $290$300 after Oct 25, 2026 | – |
| Olympic, Stand Up Paddle (SUP) | –Bike 24.9 mi · Run 6.2 mi | Nov 1, 20268:00 AM | $250$260 after Oct 25, 2026 | – |
| Sprint | Sprint TriathlonSwim 750 m · Bike 12.4 mi · Run 3.1 miOpen water swim | Nov 1, 20268:00 AM | $200$210 after Oct 25, 2026 | – |
| Sprint, Kayak | –Bike 12.4 mi · Run 3.1 mi | Nov 1, 20268:00 AM | $200$210 after Oct 25, 2026 | – |
| Sprint, Relay, Kayak | –Bike 12.4 mi · Run 3.1 miRelay or team | Nov 1, 20268:00 AM | $240$250 after Oct 25, 2026 | – |
| Sprint, Relay, Stand Up Paddle (SUP) | –Bike 12.4 mi · Run 3.1 miRelay or team | Nov 1, 20268:00 AM | $240$250 after Oct 25, 2026 | – |
| Sprint Relay Team | Sprint TriathlonSwim 750 m · Bike 12.4 mi · Run 3.1 miRelay or teamOpen water swim | Nov 1, 20268:00 AM | $240$250 after Oct 25, 2026 | – |
| Sprint, Stand Up Paddle (SUP) | –Bike 12.4 mi · Run 3.1 mi | Nov 1, 20268:00 AM | $200$210 after Oct 25, 2026 | – |
| 5k Run | 5K | Nov 1, 20268:30 AM | $60$65 after Oct 25, 2026 | – |
Entry fees exclude processing fees. Prices and dates come from the race's registration page and refresh nightly.
The Olympic Triathlon fee goes up to $260 on Oct 25, 2026.
Race day planning
Entry fee schedule
- Olympic and Olympic, Kayak and Olympic, Stand Up Paddle (SUP): $250 until Oct 25, then $260 until Nov 2.
- Olympic, Relay, Kayak and Olympic, Relay, Stand Up Paddle (SUP) and Olympic Relay Team: $290 until Oct 25, then $300 until Nov 2.
- Sprint and Sprint, Kayak and Sprint, Stand Up Paddle (SUP): $200 until Oct 25, then $210 until Nov 2.
- Sprint, Relay, Kayak and Sprint, Relay, Stand Up Paddle (SUP) and Sprint Relay Team: $240 until Oct 25, then $250 until Nov 2.
Online registration closes Nov 2, 2026, unless the race fills first.
How the price compares
At $60, entry is about 33 percent above a typical 5K in California, which costs $45 right now.
Light and altitude
Sunrise on race morning is at about 6:23 AM, and the Olympic starts at 8:00 AM.
Fees exclude processing fees. Comparisons use current entry fees and published results from races nearby.
Start location and course
101 Coleman Dr., Morro Bay, CA 93442
The pin marks the address the race lists, which is usually the start. The organizers have not shared a course map with us yet.
Race details
- Where
- 101 Coleman Dr., Morro Bay, CA 93442Map
- Course
- Road
- Included with entry
- MBTri T-Shirt
- Distances
- Sprint Triathlon, Olympic Triathlon, 5K
- Editions
- 2026 (Nov 1, 2026), 2025 (Nov 2, 2025), 2024 (Nov 3, 2024), 2023 (Nov 5, 2023), 2022 (Nov 6, 2022)
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Quick answers
- When is 2026 Morro Bay Triathlon?
- Sunday, November 1, 2026, starting at 8:00 AM.
- How much does it cost?
- Entry starts at $60 before processing fees, and rises to $260 on Oct 25, 2026.
- When does registration close?
- Online registration closes Nov 2, 2026, unless the race fills first.
- Is the entry fee high for California?
- At $60, entry is about 33 percent above 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.
- What distances are offered?
- Sprint Triathlon, Olympic Triathlon, 5K.
- Where does it start?
- 101 Coleman Dr., Morro Bay, CA 93442.
From the organizers
Get ready for the 15th annual Morro Bay Triathlon. We have Olympic and Sprint Distance courses with kayak and SUP options.