2026 San Diego Tri Classic & San Diego 5K 2026 — San Diego, CA

Date
September 12, 2026
Location
San Diego, CA
Venue
2455 Cushing Rd
Start Time
6:15 AM
Entry Fee
$31.00 – $460.00
Events
Triathlon-Olympic Distance, Aquabike (Swim/Bike) - Olympic Distance, Triathlon Relay - Olympic Distance, Triathlon-Sprint Distance, Duathlon - Sprint Distance, Aquabike (Swim/Bike) - Sprint
Includes
T-Shirt
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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

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Frequently Asked Questions

When is 2026 San Diego Tri Classic & San Diego 5K 2026 — San Diego, CA?

2026 San Diego Tri Classic & San Diego 5K 2026 — San Diego, CA takes place on September 12, 2026. The race is held in San Diego, California.

Where is 2026 San Diego Tri Classic & San Diego 5K 2026 — San Diego, CA held?

2026 San Diego Tri Classic & San Diego 5K 2026 — San Diego, CA is held at 2455 Cushing Rd in San Diego, California.

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