Sandman Tri
Sandman Tri is a triathlon and duathlon race on August 23, 2026 in Aptos, CA, with entry fees from $90 to $190.
- Date
- August 23, 2026 (31 days to go)
- Price
- $90–$190
- Sports
- TriathlonDuathlon
From the Organizer
The Sandman Triathlon is one of Santa Cruz County’s oldest triathlons, having held its inaugural race in 1985, in the infancy of the sport.
The Sandman is a fundraiser for:
- the local State Parks,
- Lifeguard operations,
- the Junior Lifeguard program.
Proceeds help fund scholarships for underprivileged kids so they can receive high-quality water safety education.
The Sandman Triathlon is a USAT-sanctioned event.
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
76°
Typical Low
54°
Chance of Rain
3%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Santa Cruz, 6 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Aptos, CA
City Elevation
128 ft
Nearest Airport
SJC
Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport · 27 mi
Time Zone
Pacific Time
From Endurance Grid
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Race Location
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What Are You
Waiting For?
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31
Days to train
- Race
- Sandman Tri
- Date
- August 23, 2026
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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.
Duathlon
Run, bike, run. The multi-sport format without the swim. Two disciplines, one race — a great bridge between running and triathlon.
Coming Up
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Sandman Tri
Aug 23, 2026