Santa Barbara Triathlon & Beach Festival
Santa Barbara Triathlon & Beach Festival was a triathlon, aquabike, duathlon, running, and swimming race held on August 29, 2026 in Santa Barbara, CA, with entry fees from $40 to $435.
- Date
- August 29, 2026 (Race complete)
- Price
- $40–$435
- Sports
- TriathlonAquabikeDuathlonRunningSwimming
This race has already happened.
It was held on August 29, 2026. Registration for this edition is closed.
From the Organizer
Incredible coastal views as you cycle the challenging bike course.
Take in the view of the channel islands as you toe the water’s edge of the Pacific Ocean at the 2026 Santa Barbara Triathlon & Beach Festival. Then, experience the beautiful backdrop of the Santa Ynez mountains as you cycle the challenging bike course. Finish with a beachfront run that ends with music, refreshments, and plenty of great finish-line vibes!
Events
About Santa Barbara, CA
Population
88,024
as of 2023
City Elevation
121 ft
Nearest Airport
SBA
Santa Barbara Municipal Airport · 7 mi
Major Hub
BUR
Hollywood Burbank/Bob Hope Airport · 79 mi
Time Zone
Pacific Time
From Endurance Grid
A mid-size host city. Enough lodging and amenities to keep race weekend easy, without big-city sprawl.
Race Location
This Race Is
In The Books
Santa Barbara Triathlon & Beach Festival was held on August 29, 2026 at 1118 E Cabrillo Blvd., Santa Barbara, CA. Registration for this edition is closed — but there is always another start line.
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About These Sports
This race spans more than one sport — here’s a guide to each, so you can understand what’s involved and decide if it’s the right fit. For course distances, logistics, and race-day specifics, always defer to the race organizer’s event page.
Triathlon
Swim, bike, run — back to back. The sprint distance makes it far more accessible than most people think. Three sports in one race means three movements to train and race day never gets monotonous.
Aquabike
A swim followed by a bike — a triathlon without the run. Sprint and Olympic distances, often alongside a tri at the same venue.
Duathlon
Run, bike, run. The multi-sport format without the swim. Two disciplines, one race — a great bridge between running and triathlon.
Running
From 5K to marathon, running races are an accessible entry point into endurance sport. There's a distance for every fitness level and a community at every start line.
Open Water Swimming
Open water races take place in lakes, rivers, bays, and oceans. Distances can run anywhere from a short 500m swim to 10K marathon events. Just you and the water.