Bearathlon 2026 2026
- Date
- Saturday, October 24, 2026
- Start time
- 7:00 AM start (Los Angeles)
- Location
- Berkeley, California
- Entry fee
- From $60 · goes up to $100 on Oct 17, 2026
- Fundraising
- Takes optional donations when you register
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Events and entry fees
| Event | Distance | When | Entry fee | Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Collegiate Draft Legal | Sprint TriathlonSwim 750 m · Bike 12.4 mi · Run 3.1 miOpen water swim | Oct 24, 20267:00 AM | $95$100 after Oct 17, 2026 | – |
| Classic Sprint Relay | Sprint TriathlonSwim 750 m · Bike 12.4 mi · Run 3.1 miRelay or teamOpen water swim | Oct 24, 20269:00 AM | $60 | – |
| Collegiate Classic Sprint | Sprint TriathlonSwim 750 m · Bike 12.4 mi · Run 3.1 miOpen water swim | Oct 24, 20269:00 AM | $95$100 after Oct 17, 2026 | – |
| Age Group Classic Sprint | Sprint TriathlonSwim 750 m · Bike 12.4 mi · Run 3.1 miOpen water swim | Oct 24, 20269:30 AM | $105$110 after Oct 17, 2026 | – |
| Age Group Draft Legal | TriathlonOpen water swim | Oct 24, 20269:30 AM | $105$110 after Oct 17, 2026 | – |
| Mixed Team Relay | Super Sprint TriathlonSwim 250 m · Bike 3.1 mi · Run 0.6 miRelay or teamOpen water swim | Oct 24, 202612:00 PM | $60 | – |
Entry fees exclude processing fees. Prices and dates come from the race's registration page and refresh nightly.
The Sprint Triathlon fee goes up to $100 on Oct 17, 2026.
Race day planning
Entry fee schedule
- Collegiate Draft Legal and Collegiate Classic Sprint: $95 until Oct 17, then $100 until Oct 24.
- Classic Sprint Relay and Mixed Team Relay: $60 until Oct 17, then $60 until Oct 24.
- Age Group Classic Sprint and Age Group Draft Legal: $105 until Oct 17, then $110 until Oct 24.
Online registration closes Oct 24, 2026, unless the race fills first.
Light and altitude
Sunrise on race morning is at about 7:25 AM, and the Collegiate Draft Legal starts at 7:00 AM.
Fees exclude processing fees. Comparisons use current entry fees and published results from races nearby.
Start location and course
Berkeley Marina, Berkeley, CA 94720
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
- Berkeley Marina, Berkeley, CA 94720Map
- Course
- Road
- Donations
- Accepted when you register
- Distances
- Super Sprint Triathlon, Sprint Triathlon, Triathlon
- Editions
- 2026 (Oct 24, 2026), 2025 (Oct 19, 2025)
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Quick answers
- When is Bearathlon 2026?
- Saturday, October 24, 2026, starting at 7:00 AM.
- How much does it cost?
- Entry starts at $60 before processing fees, and rises to $100 on Oct 17, 2026.
- When does registration close?
- Online registration closes Oct 24, 2026, unless the race fills first.
- 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?
- Super Sprint Triathlon, Sprint Triathlon, Triathlon.
- Where does it start?
- Berkeley Marina, Berkeley, CA 94720.
From the organizers
Mark your calendars for October 24, 2026, and get ready to race at the Berkeley Marina! Registration is open until and on race day.
PACKET PICK-UP:
Packet pick-up will tentatively be on Friday, October 23th, from 2pm - 6pm at Berkeley Sports Basement (2727 Milvia St.).
Race morning pick-up is also available starting at 6am.
Packet pickup for friends and family is available - please just have a copy or photo of their ID
GENERAL INFO:
Transition opens at 6:00am for Draft Legal, at 6:45 for Classic and Relay Racers, and at 10:00am for Mixed Team Relays, with 30 minutes of swim warm-up available. The complete race schedule can be found on our website.