
From the Organizer
Mark your calendars for event #2 of the San Diego Triathlon Series & the Triple Crown of Triathlon
📅 Sunday, August 16, 2026
📍 Chula Vista, CA – San Diego Bayfront
This Year, We are Back to the Fantastic ONE PARK Venue! Start / Transition/ Finish line/ and Beer Garden all in one place! See the beutiful new landscape and the Gaylord Hotel
Dive into one of San Diego’s most exciting and scenic multisport races of the summer! The CVC San Diego Triathlon & 5K is Event #2 in the prestigious San Diego Triathlon Series and part of the coveted Triple Crown of Triathlon. Whether you're a first-timer or a seasoned competitor, there’s a race here for everyone. 🌊☀️
Set against the calm, warm waters of San Diego Bay, this athlete-friendly race offers flat, fast courses, great for achieving your personal best—and even better for enjoying the beautiful coastal views while you’re at it. After your race, celebrate with friends and family in our on-the-water 🍺Seek Beer Co. - Beer & 🍸Margarita Garden and soak in those post-race vibes!
Race Options
INTERNATIONAL TRIATHLON
1,000 M swim - 38 K (23.3 mi) bike - 10K (6.2 mi) run
Ages 16 & over
SPRINT TRIATHLON
500 M swim – 19K (11.6 mi) bike – 5K (3.1 mi) run
Ages 13 & over
SPRINT RELAY
500 M swim - 19K (11.6 mi) bike - 5k run
Ages 13 & over
SPRINT DUATHLON
1 mile run - 19K (11.6 mi) bike - 5k run
Ages 13 & over
SPRINT AQUABIKE
500 M swim - 19K (11.6 mi) bike
Ages 13 & over
MINI TRIATHLON
200 M swim – 9K (5.8 mi) bike – 2.4K (1.5 mi) run
Ages 11 & over
ITSY BITSY TRIATHLON
100 M swim – 4K (2.3 mi) bike – 1.2K (.75 mi) run
Kids 7-10
SD Tri Series - Chula Vista 5K (3.1 mi) run
Distances & Pricing
Race Location
About This Sport
Endurance Grid is here to help you understand the sport, decide if it's the right fit, and learn how to prepare. For course distances, logistics, and race-day specifics, always defer to the race organizer's event page.
Three sports, one race — swim, bike, run in sequence, with transitions that are a discipline of their own.
Open water, open roads, and competition with yourself. Cross the finish line knowing what it took to get there.
Swim, bike, run — back to back. The sprint distance makes it far more accessible than most people think.
Coming Up
VI TRI
2026 Wolfpack Youth Super Sprint Aquathlon Race Sanctioned by USA Triathlon (USAT)
Crescent City Triathlon
Santa Barbara Triathlon & Beach Festival
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
2026 CVC San Diego Triathlon and San Diego Tri Series 5K
Aug 16, 2026