Schedule and packet pickup
Packet Pickup
El Diamonte High School. Enter from Crenshaw Street. Race morning only: Sunday, December 20, 2026, starting at 8:00 a.m. First wave starts at 10:00 a.m.
Rudolphs Aquabike 2026
- Date
- Sunday, December 20, 2026
- Start time
- 10:00 AM start (Los Angeles)
- Location
- Visalia, California
- Entry fee
- From $65 · goes up to $75 on Dec 1, 2026
- Included with entry
- Includes a hoodie or sweatshirt
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Events and entry fees
| Event | Distance | When | Entry fee | Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aquabike | AquabikePool swim | Dec 20, 202610:00 AM | $65$75 after Dec 1, 2026 | – |
| Aquabike Relay | AquabikeRelay or teamPool swim | Dec 20, 202610:00 AM | $70$110 after Dec 1, 2026 | – |
Entry fees exclude processing fees. Prices and dates come from the race's registration page and refresh nightly.
Race day planning
Entry fee schedule
- Aquabike: $65 until Dec 1, then $75 until Dec 14.
- Aquabike Relay: $70 until Dec 1, then $110 until Dec 14.
Online registration closes Dec 14, 2026, unless the race fills first.
Light and altitude
Sunrise on race morning is at about 7:04 AM, and the Aquabike starts at 10:00 AM. The start sits about 290 feet above sea level.
Fees exclude processing fees. Comparisons use current entry fees and published results from races nearby.
Start location and course
5100 W Whitendale Ave, Visalia, CA 93277
The pin marks the address the race lists, which is usually the start. The organizers have not shared a course map with us yet.
Where Rudolphs Aquabike ranks
- No. 20 of 50 on Cheapest aquabikes in the US
National lists computed from results, entry fees, course maps and water temperatures; they refresh through the day.
Typical race-day weather
Around December 20 the day usually runs from 40°F at dawn to 56°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 21% of days. Cold snaps dip to 34°F and hot years reach 66°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.
From the race's page
What the organizers of Rudolphs Aquabike cover on their registration page, in brief.
Course
Transition Map
The finish arch will be before the bike goes into transition, then dismount and return your bike to the rack.
Course
Bike Course
5 Loops around El Diamonte High School.
Rules and FAQ
Refunds and Transfers
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Race details
- Where
- 5100 W Whitendale Ave, Visalia, CA 93277Map
- Course
- Road
- Start elevation
- About 290 feet
- Included with entry
- Reindeer Sweatshirt
- Distances
- Aquabike
- Editions
- 2026 (Dec 20, 2026), 2025 (Dec 21, 2025), 2024 (Dec 22, 2024)
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Quick answers
- When is Rudolphs Aquabike?
- Sunday, December 20, 2026, starting at 10:00 AM.
- How much does it cost?
- Entry starts at $65 before processing fees, and rises to $75 on Dec 1, 2026.
- When does registration close?
- Online registration closes Dec 14, 2026, unless the race fills first.
- Do athletes get a shirt or medal?
- Entry includes a hoodie or sweatshirt, according to the race's registration page. Check it for sizes and whether kids' races get the same.
- What distances are offered?
- Aquabike.
- Where does it start?
- 5100 W Whitendale Ave, Visalia, CA 93277.
From the organizers
Splash, spin, and light up your holidays! Dive in and ride on December 20th in Visalia. Join as an individual or team up for the relay, then snag that 2026 Rudolph medal with a flashing nose. Bring your holiday spirit—we'll bring the blink.
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