Events
Triathlon - Sprint - 1/4 Mile Swim - 9 Mile Bike - 5K Run
Duathlon - 1 Mile Run-10 Mile Bike-5K Run
Aquabike (Swim/Bike) - 1/4 Mile Swim - 9 Mile Bike
Aquathlon (Swim-Run) - 1/4 Mile Swim - 5K Run
Triathlon Relay - 1/4 Mile Swim - 9 Mile Bike - 5K Run
Solana Beach 5K
Triathlon-Sprint - Duo Racer (Challenged Only)
Duathlon-Duo Racer (Challenged Only)
Event Description
Mark your calendar for July 25, 2027, and get ready for an unforgettable day of racing along the beautiful Solana Beach coastline. Whether you’re a first-time triathlete or a seasoned racer, this event has it all—an exhilarating ocean swim, a scenic bike ride, and a thrilling coastal run to the finish line.
Why You Should Join:
Prime Beach Location: Race in one of Southern California’s most picturesque beach towns
All Levels Welcome: From first-timers to pros, this triathlon is designed for everyone
Exclusive Finisher Medal & Swag: Walk away with a fantastic tech tee and a finisher’s medal
Support a Cause: This race benefits the Life Sports Foundation, helping foster children and at-risk youth live healthier lives through sports and fitness
Sprint Triathlon
1/4 mile swim - 9 mile bike - 5K run
Sprint Duathlon
1 mile run - 9 mile bike - 5K run
Sprint Aquabike
1/4 mile swim - 9 mile bike
Sprint Aquathlon
1/4 mile swim - 5K run
Solana Beach 5K
🏊 Ocean Swim with a Twist: Dive into the excitement with our surf-entry ocean swim. Safeguarded by dedicated lifeguards and supportive swim buddies, you'll experience the thrill of the Pacific in a safe and encouraging environment.
🚴 Cycle the Legendary Pacific Coast Highway: Pedal your way along the world-famous Pacific Coast Highway. With its breathtaking views and smooth terrain, the bike course promises both challenge and charm, perfect for setting personal records or simply enjoying the ride.
🏃 Run with the Ocean Breeze
🎉 A Finish Line Like No Other: As you cross the finish line, be prepared for a tunnel of high-fives, a cascade of cheers, and an atmosphere brimming with excitement. This is more than just the end of the race; it's a moment of triumph, a celebration of your achievement. Come Celebrate in the 🍺Modern Times and Ashland Seltzer Garden!
Whether you're a seasoned triathlete, a duathlon enthusiast, or an aquabike aficionado, the Solana Beach event is tailored to offer a memorable experience. Embrace the challenge, bask in the coastal splendor, and make memories that will last a lifetime.
Join us for an event that’s more than a race — it's a coastal festival of sport, spirit, and community. Register now to be a part of this unforgettable adventure! 🌟
2027 Finisher & Place Medals
Celebrate your finish at the Solana Beach Triathlon on Sunday, July 25, 2027, with our new sunburst medal and colorful Solana Beach ribbon.
Shown from left to right: 1st Place, 2nd Place, 3rd Place, and Finisher.
Support Life Sports Foundation
Life Sports Foundation
Our mission is to transform lives through sports.
LifeSports Foundation is dedicated to supporting foster children, orphans, homeless children, and physically challenged and blind athletes by providing them with the resources they need to participate in sports and physical activities. We believe that every child and athlete deserves the chance to thrive through the power of sports. Your generous donations help us purchase running shoes, sports uniforms, race entries, travel expenses, and essential sports equipment.
By contributing to LifeSports Foundation, you are making a tangible impact on the lives of these children and athletes, giving them hope, confidence, and opportunities for a brighter future. Join us in making a difference today.
RACE FOR A REASON CAMPAIGN with KOZ Events
Life Sports Foundation Works with many event partners including KOZ Events with 6 Triathlons, 3 runs, and 2 Cycling events each year. These events encourage a healthy lifestyle for adults and children and provide a platform to raise funds for Life Sports Foundation and our charity partners, encouraging donations and fundraising. If you would like to join our cause and make your race count, please join us and Race for a Reason
Sign up as a Life Sports Foundation fundraiser. When you raise $600, you can race your San Diego Triathlon Series event for free!
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Event Location
Fletcher Cove, Solana Beach, CA
120 S. Sierra Ave.
Solana Beach, CA 92075 US
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Frequently Asked Questions
No. Headphones and earbuds are not allowed in any of the races.
Packet pickup requirements and event policies: https://www.solanabeachtriathlon.com/details
For more details and the latest event updates, visit the official website: https://www.solanabeachtriathlon.com/
The Solana Beach Triathlon & 5K takes place Sunday, July 25, 2027. All times listed in these FAQs are local Pacific time.
2027 event schedule: https://www.solanabeachtriathlon.com/schedule
For more details and the latest event updates, visit the official website: https://www.solanabeachtriathlon.com/
The event takes place at Fletcher Cove in Solana Beach, California, in North San Diego County. The swim is in the Pacific Ocean, and the bike and run courses use Highway 101.
Course maps: https://www.solanabeachtriathlon.com/maps
Parking and directions: https://www.solanabeachtriathlon.com/parking
For more details and the latest event updates, visit the official website: https://www.solanabeachtriathlon.com/
Sprint Triathlon: 1/4-mile swim, 9-mile bike and 5K run. Sprint Duathlon: 1-mile run, 9-mile bike and 5K run. Sprint Aquabike: 1/4-mile swim and 9-mile bike. Sprint Aquathlon: 1/4-mile swim and 5K run. A Sprint Triathlon relay and a standalone 5K run are also available.
Race options and course overview: https://www.solanabeachtriathlon.com/overview
For more details and the latest event updates, visit the official website: https://www.solanabeachtriathlon.com/
Yes. Choose the Sprint Duathlon, which is a 1-mile run, 9-mile bike and 5K run, or the standalone Solana Beach 5K. Neither option includes a swim.
Race options and course overview: https://www.solanabeachtriathlon.com/overview
Standalone 5K details: https://www.solanabeachtriathlon.com/solana-beach-5k
For more details and the latest event updates, visit the official website: https://www.solanabeachtriathlon.com/
The duathlon is the first wave at 6:50 a.m. Triathlon swim waves begin at 7:00 a.m. The standalone 5K begins at 7:15 a.m. Individual 2027 swim wave times will be posted when available; check the linked schedule below for your assigned wave.
2027 event schedule: https://www.solanabeachtriathlon.com/schedule
For more details and the latest event updates, visit the official website: https://www.solanabeachtriathlon.com/
The Solana Beach 5K starts at 7:15 a.m. on Sunday, July 25, 2027. Runners start under the finish line on Highway 101. This is a separate 5K event and does not include swimming or cycling.
Standalone 5K details: https://www.solanabeachtriathlon.com/solana-beach-5k
2027 event schedule: https://www.solanabeachtriathlon.com/schedule
For more details and the latest event updates, visit the official website: https://www.solanabeachtriathlon.com/
Friday packet pickup is July 23, 2027, from 3:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. at Road Runner Sports, 5553 Copley Dr., San Diego, CA 92111. Park in the lot. Bring your ID and required check-in documents.
2027 event schedule: https://www.solanabeachtriathlon.com/schedule
Packet pickup requirements and event policies: https://www.solanabeachtriathlon.com/details
For more details and the latest event updates, visit the official website: https://www.solanabeachtriathlon.com/
Saturday packet pickup is July 24, 2027, from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. at the corner of Plaza Street and Acacia Street in Solana Beach. Bring your ID and required check-in documents.
2027 event schedule: https://www.solanabeachtriathlon.com/schedule
Packet pickup requirements and event policies: https://www.solanabeachtriathlon.com/details
For more details and the latest event updates, visit the official website: https://www.solanabeachtriathlon.com/
Yes. Sunday packet pickup is July 25, 2027, from 5:30 a.m. to 6:40 a.m., including VIP pickup. If you did not attend Friday or Saturday pickup and did not select VIP, a $10 cash-only late pickup fee applies. Plan enough time to collect your packet and prepare for your race before transition closes.
2027 event schedule: https://www.solanabeachtriathlon.com/schedule
Packet pickup requirements and event policies: https://www.solanabeachtriathlon.com/details
For more details and the latest event updates, visit the official website: https://www.solanabeachtriathlon.com/
Packet pickup closes at 6:40 a.m. on Sunday, July 25, 2027. This cutoff applies to regular and VIP pickup. Pickup opens at 5:30 a.m.; arrive early enough to finish check-in before 6:40 a.m.
2027 event schedule: https://www.solanabeachtriathlon.com/schedule
For more details and the latest event updates, visit the official website: https://www.solanabeachtriathlon.com/
On Sunday, July 25, 2027, transition opens at 5:45 a.m. and closes at 6:40 a.m. Complete your bike setup and leave transition before it closes. The first race wave, the duathlon, starts at 6:50 a.m.
2027 event schedule: https://www.solanabeachtriathlon.com/schedule
For more details and the latest event updates, visit the official website: https://www.solanabeachtriathlon.com/
VIP includes an assigned bike rack space with your name on it and race-morning packet pickup without the $10 late pickup fee. Your packet includes your bib, timing chip, requested race shirt and swim cap when applicable. VIP pickup is Sunday, July 25, 2027, from 5:30 a.m. to 6:40 a.m. The deadline to add VIP is Sunday, July 18, 2027; no exceptions.
Registration, VIP and race features: https://www.solanabeachtriathlon.com/registration
For more details and the latest event updates, visit the official website: https://www.solanabeachtriathlon.com/
Bring your ID and a signed physical copy of the required waiver. For the USAT-sanctioned multisport races, bring proof of your annual USAT membership or purchase the applicable one-day membership if you have not already done so during registration.
Packet pickup requirements and event policies: https://www.solanabeachtriathlon.com/details
For more details and the latest event updates, visit the official website: https://www.solanabeachtriathlon.com/
No. Athletes must pick up their own packets. A parent or guardian may pick up for a participant who is under 18 as of December 31, 2027, with a copy of the minor’s ID and signed waivers.
Packet pickup requirements and event policies: https://www.solanabeachtriathlon.com/details
For more details and the latest event updates, visit the official website: https://www.solanabeachtriathlon.com/
Yes. The Sprint Triathlon has a relay category for teams of two or three people, covering the 1/4-mile swim, 9-mile bike and 5K run. All relay members must attend packet pickup; if members arrive separately, the relay packet can be split for each participant.
Race options and course overview: https://www.solanabeachtriathlon.com/overview
Packet pickup requirements and event policies: https://www.solanabeachtriathlon.com/details
For more details and the latest event updates, visit the official website: https://www.solanabeachtriathlon.com/
The Sprint Triathlon, Aquabike and Aquathlon require athletes to be at least 14 years old because they include an ocean swim. The Sprint Duathlon minimum age is 13.
Race options and course overview: https://www.solanabeachtriathlon.com/overview
For more details and the latest event updates, visit the official website: https://www.solanabeachtriathlon.com/
Race-day parking is available at the train depot on Cedros, one block east of Highway 101, or on nearby residential streets where parking is permitted. Follow all posted restrictions. No parking is allowed on Highway 101 on event day; vehicles there will be towed.
Parking and directions: https://www.solanabeachtriathlon.com/parking
For more details and the latest event updates, visit the official website: https://www.solanabeachtriathlon.com/
Review the map for your specific event, including the separate standalone 5K map. Distances are approximate, and the organizer may change the course or timeline.
Course maps: https://www.solanabeachtriathlon.com/maps
For more details and the latest event updates, visit the official website: https://www.solanabeachtriathlon.com/
Yes. The swim is a surf-entry ocean swim at Fletcher Cove in the Pacific Ocean. The event provides lifeguards and swim buddies. Review the linked course information below and race-day instructions, and choose a race option that matches your abilities.
Race options and course overview: https://www.solanabeachtriathlon.com/overview
Course maps: https://www.solanabeachtriathlon.com/maps
For more details and the latest event updates, visit the official website: https://www.solanabeachtriathlon.com/
Yes. Event features include a commemorative race shirt and finisher medal. The 2027 medals use the new sunburst design and colorful Solana Beach ribbons. The current 2027 medal graphic is shown on the official website linked below.
Registration, VIP and race features: https://www.solanabeachtriathlon.com/registration
For more details and the latest event updates, visit the official website: https://www.solanabeachtriathlon.com/
The published event policy states that refunds are not issued after registration. For questions about changing your event or other registration options, use the contact and event policy links below before making plans.
Packet pickup requirements and event policies: https://www.solanabeachtriathlon.com/details
Contact the race team: https://www.solanabeachtriathlon.com/contact
For more details and the latest event updates, visit the official website: https://www.solanabeachtriathlon.com/
Register and view current prices and available events at https://runsignup.com/Race/CA/SolanaBeach/TriathlonDuathlon5K. Prices and availability can change, so check the registration page for the current information.
Registration, VIP and race features: https://www.solanabeachtriathlon.com/registration
For more details and the latest event updates, visit the official website: https://www.solanabeachtriathlon.com/
View opportunities and sign up using the volunteer link below. The Friday shift is July 23, 2027, from 2:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. Report to Road Runner Sports, 5553 Copley Dr., San Diego, CA 92111, and park in the lot. Friday volunteer capacity is 10 people.
Volunteer opportunities and signup: https://runsignup.com/Race/Volunteer/CA/SolanaBeach/TriathlonDuathlon5K
For more details and the latest event updates, visit the official website: https://www.solanabeachtriathlon.com/
Results and photos are posted online when available. Use the direct results and photos link below to view available results and galleries.
Race results and event photos: https://www.solanabeachtriathlon.com/results-photos
For more details and the latest event updates, visit the official website: https://www.solanabeachtriathlon.com/
Contact KOZ Events at info@kozevents.com, or use the direct contact page linked below. Include your name, selected event and specific question so the race team can help.
Contact the race team: https://www.solanabeachtriathlon.com/contact
For more details and the latest event updates, visit the official website: https://www.solanabeachtriathlon.com/
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