2026 San Diego Tri Classic & San Diego 5K
2026 San Diego Tri Classic & San Diego 5K is a triathlon, aquabike, duathlon, and running race on September 12, 2026 in San Diego, CA, with entry fees from $37 to $383.
- Date
- September 12, 2026 (51 days to go)
- Location
- 2455 Cushing Rd, San Diego, CA
- Price
- $37–$383
- Sports
- TriathlonAquabikeDuathlonRunning
From the Organizer
Mark your calendars for the San Diego Triathlon Classic
📅 Saturday, September 12, 2026
📍 San Diego, CA – Liberty Station
🔥 About the Event
Swim. Bike. Run. Celebrate.
Swim the calm waters of San Diego Bay, ride through beautiful Point Loma and Rosecrans National Cemetery, and run past a battleship along the waterfront trails of Liberty Station.
• Scenic, historic course
• Flat Waterfront Run
• Amazing community vibe
• Great swag & post-race celebration
🏊♂️🚴♀️🏃♂️ Triathlons Swim/ Bike/ Run
Olympic: 1500M Swim • 40K Bike • 10K Run
Sprint: 500M Swim • 20K Bike • 5K Run
Relay Olympic: 3-person team
🏊♂️🚴♀️ Aquabike Swim/ Run
Olympic: 1500M Swim • 40K Bike
Sprint: 500M Swim • 20K Bike
🏃♂️🚴♀️🏃♂️Duathlon Run/Bike/ Run
Sprint: 1 Mile Run • 20K Bike • 5K Run
🏊♂️🏃♂️Aquathlon Swim/ Run
Sprint: 500M Swim • 5K Run
Run Only 🏃♂️🏃♂️🏃♂️🏃♂️🏃♂️
San Diego 5K
📍The Most Iconic Course in San Diego
Swim in calm San Diego Bay
Ride through Point Loma and the Rosecrans National Cemetery
Run around a retired battleship and along the waterfront
Flat, fast, and filled with SoCal views
Events
Weather
Typical Conditions
It's too far out for a forecast, so here's what weather on this date is normally like in the area. A race day forecast will replace this as race week approaches.
Typical High
78°
Typical Low
67°
Chance of Rain
3%
Based on US Climate Normals data from San Diego Lindbergh Fld, 2 mi from the venue.
Host City
About San Diego, CA
Population
1,385,061
as of 2023
City Elevation
352 ft
Nearest Airport
SAN
San Diego International Airport · 3 mi
Time Zone
Pacific Time
From Endurance Grid
A big city race. Expect multiple lodging options and plenty to do the day before.
Race Location
Your Next Start Line
What Are You
Waiting For?
Every finish line starts with a single decision. Claim your spot at 2026 San Diego Tri Classic & San Diego 5K, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.
51
Days to train
- Race
- 2026 San Diego Tri Classic & San Diego 5K
- Date
- September 12, 2026
- Location
- 2455 Cushing Rd, San Diego, CA
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From Endurance Grid
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.
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Make it a Racecation
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2026 San Diego Tri Classic & San Diego 5K
Sep 12, 2026