Bayshore 70.4 and Sprint Triathlon 2027
- Date
- Saturday, March 13, 2027
- Start time
- 7:00 AM start (Los Angeles)
- Location
- Long Beach, California
- Entry fee
- From $175
- Included with entry
- Includes a shirt
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Events and entry fees
| Event | Distance | When | Entry fee | Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bayshore 70.4 | Half Iron TriathlonSwim 1.2 mi · Bike 56 mi · Run 13.2 miOpen water swim | Mar 13, 20277:00 AM | $235 | – |
| Bayshore 70.4 Relay | Half Iron TriathlonSwim 1.2 mi · Bike 56 mi · Run 13.2 miRelay or teamOpen water swim | Mar 13, 20277:00 AM | $255 | – |
| Bayshore Sprint | Sprint TriathlonSwim 500 yd · Bike 9 mi · Run 4 miOpen water swim | Mar 13, 20277:45 AM | $175 | – |
| Bayshore Sprint Relay | Sprint TriathlonSwim 500 yd · Bike 9 mi · Run 4 miRelay or teamOpen water swim | Mar 13, 20277:45 AM | $195 | – |
Entry fees exclude processing fees. Prices and dates come from the race's registration page and refresh nightly.
Water temperature and wetsuits at Bayshore 70.4 and Sprint Triathlon
Around March 13, the water at NOAA's Los Angeles station typically runs about 60°F (58 to 63°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 14.6 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
- Bayshore 70.4: $235 until Mar 4.
- Bayshore 70.4 Relay: $255 until Mar 3.
- Bayshore Sprint: $175 until Mar 3.
- Bayshore Sprint Relay: $195 until Mar 3.
Online registration closes Mar 4, 2027, unless the race fills first.
Light and altitude
Sunrise on race morning is at about 6:07 AM, and the Bayshore 70.4 starts at 7:00 AM. The start sits about 0 feet above sea level.
Fees exclude processing fees. Comparisons use current entry fees and published results from races nearby.
Start location and course
5400 E Ocean Blvd, Long Beach, CA 90803
The pin marks the address the race lists, which is usually the start. Course maps are the organizers' own.
Where Bayshore 70.4 and Sprint Triathlon ranks
- No. 3 of 50 on Coldest triathlon swims
National lists computed from results, entry fees, course maps and water temperatures; they refresh through the day.
2025 results
All results (4 years)Bayshore Sprint
Bayshore 70.4
Bayshore + FCA 5k
Aggregated from official results (Alliance Race Timing) for Bayshore 70.4 and Sprint Triathlon. Individual finisher names are not stored here.
How fast do you need to be at Bayshore 70.4 and Sprint Triathlon?
At the 2025 Bayshore Sprint, the fastest tenth finished in 1:05:54 or better, the top quarter in 1:12:43, and half the field in 1:18:42; the last tenth came in after 1:42:16.
At the 2025 Bayshore 70.4, the fastest tenth finished in 5:18:11 or better, the top quarter in 5:56:00, and half the field in 6:13:07; the last tenth came in after 7:55:52.
At the 2025 Bayshore + FCA 5k, the fastest tenth finished in 31:09 or better, the top quarter in 36:36, and half the field in 44:50; the last tenth came in after 1:03:03.
| Age | Women | Men |
|---|---|---|
| 20-29 | 1:15:32 | 1:12:56 |
| 30-39 | 1:07:36 | 1:04:16 |
| 40-49 | 1:20:38 | 1:09:29 |
| 50-59 | n/a | 1:13:54 |
Groups with fewer than five finishers are left out. Awards vary by race; check the race's rules.
What would my time get me?
Where a finish time would have placed in 2025.
Leg splits at Bayshore 70.4 and Sprint Triathlon
| Leg | Top 10% | Top 25% | Median | Slowest 25% |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| T1 | 2:24 | 2:58 | 4:06 | 5:37+ |
| T2 | 0:56 | 1:22 | 1:48 | 2:26+ |
Each column ranks finishers on that leg alone, from the race's published results. T1 and T2 are transitions.
| Leg | Top 10% | Top 25% | Median | Slowest 25% |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| T1 | 2:23 | 3:15 | 5:32 | 7:14+ |
| T2 | 1:06 | 1:32 | 2:23 | 3:49+ |
Each column ranks finishers on that leg alone, from the race's published results. T1 and T2 are transitions.
Finishers by year
Down 42 percent since 2022.
All events combined, from official results.
Bayshore 70.4 and Sprint Triathlon Sprint Triathlon year by year
From 2022 to 2025, the field went from 156 to 115 finishers, and the median time dropped from 1:38:10 to 1:18:42.
| Year | Finishers | Median | Fastest tenth | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 115 (-9%) | 1:18:42 | under 1:05:54 | 56:19 |
| 2024 | 126 (same) | 1:44:04 | under 1:26:05 | 1:14:27 |
| 2023 | 126 (-19%) | 1:12:44 | under 1:02:05 | 46:58 |
| 2022 | 156 | 1:38:10 | under 1:20:25 | 1:07:49 |
From each year's official results for the Sprint Triathlon; virtual options are left out.
How fast is it?
Faster than most US sprint triathlons
The fastest quarter of the 2025 sprint triathlon field finished under 1:12:43, against 1:24:09 in a typical US sprint triathlon, so times here run 14 percent faster.
- Half Iron Triathlon: Slower than most US half iron triathlons. The fastest quarter of the 2024 half iron triathlon field finished under 5:50:20, against 5:34:45 in a typical US half iron triathlon, so times here run 5 percent slower.
Compares the fastest quarter of each field, so walkers and first-timers do not skew it. It reflects the course and the field together: a flat course, cool weather, or a competitive crowd all make times faster.
Typical race-day weather
Around March 13 the day usually runs from 51°F at dawn to 66°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 15% of days. Cold snaps dip to 45°F and hot years reach 84°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
- 5400 E Ocean Blvd, Long Beach, CA 90803Map
- Course
- Road
- Start elevation
- About 0 feet
- Included with entry
- T-Shirt
- Distances
- Sprint Triathlon, Half Iron Triathlon
- Editions
- 2027 (Mar 13, 2027), 2026 (Mar 7, 2026), 2025 (Mar 8, 2025), 2024 (Apr 27, 2024), 2023 (Jan 11, 2023), 2022 (Mar 5, 2022)
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Quick answers
- When is Bayshore 70.4 and Sprint Triathlon?
- Saturday, March 13, 2027, starting at 7:00 AM.
- How much does it cost?
- Entry starts at $175 before processing fees.
- When does registration close?
- Online registration closes Mar 4, 2027, unless the race fills first.
- 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, Half Iron Triathlon.
- How big is it, and how fast?
- In 2025, 115 athletes finished the Bayshore Sprint; the median finish was 1:18:42 and the winner finished in 56:19.
- Is it a fast course?
- The fastest quarter of the 2025 sprint triathlon field finished under 1:12:43, against 1:24:09 in a typical US sprint triathlon, so times here run 14 percent faster.
- Where does it start?
- 5400 E Ocean Blvd, Long Beach, CA 90803.
- Is there a course map?
- Yes, the organizers publish the route on bayshoretriathlon.com; the link is under Start location and course.
From the organizers
70.4 triathlon - designed as early season training race to get your season started.
Sprint race - Created for the "newbie" first time racer interested in a true Swim - Bike - Run race. Swim is in the Bay where the water is calm
RACE SITE: 5400 E Ocean Blvd. Long Beach, CA 90803
EVENTS: Long Course 70.4, Sprint Triathlon
LONG COURSE 70.4 TRIATHLON
START: 7AM
DISTANCE: SWIM 2200yd BIKE 56mi RUN 13.1mi
SUPER SPRINT DISTANCE TRIATHLON
START: 2 Wave start Times 7:45 and 8 am
DISTANCE: SWIM 500yd BIKE 9-mile, RUN 4mi
TRANSITION AREA: Bayshore & Ocean Blvd.
REGISTRATION INCLUDES:
Premium Race Shirt
Chip Timing/Race Bib/Live Results
Course Aid/Nutrition
Finisher Medal
Post Race Food