Mark your calendars for event #3 of the San Diego Triathlon Series & the Triple Crown of Triathlon 📅 Sunday, October 11, 2026 📍 San Diego, CA – Mission Bay Proud Host of the 2026 USAT State Championships 🏆 The XTERRA WETSUITS Mission Bay Triathlon is proud to once again host the 2026 USA Triathlon State Championships — featuring Age Group, High School, and Club Championships! Olympic Distance / Sprint Distance / Duathlon / Aquabike / Aquathlon What This Means for Racers: 🥇 State Champion Titles Compete for the honor of being crowned California State Champion in your triathlon division (Sprint or International), as well as in High School and Club categories. Olympic Distance / Sprint Distance 🎽 Coveted State Champion Jersey 1st place winners in each age group, high school, and special category earn the exclusive right to purchase and wear the official California State Championship jersey. 🚩 Club State Championships All State Championships also serve as the Club State Championships. Club
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2026 XTERRA WETSUITS Mission Bay Triathlon & San Diego 5K 2026 — San Diego, CA
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Race Travel Insurance
Don't forget travel insurance for October 11.
You've trained for months and booked a trip to San Diego, CA.
A pre-race injury, a delayed flight, or a family emergency can derail the whole thing.
Travel insurance can help cover your race entry fee, hotel, and flights if you can't make it,
and may cover medical costs if something goes wrong on the course. Plans typically only run
5-7% of your total trip cost — and running events are covered under standard plans with no
additional coverage needed.
Trip cancellation up to 100% of prepaid costs
Running events covered under standard plans — no add-ons needed
Trip interruption up to 150% of non-refundable costs
