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| Event | Distance | When | Entry fee | Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.5k Swim | 1 Mile | Aug 8, 20278:00 AM | $75$80 after Oct 30, 2026 | – |
| International Aquabike | – | Aug 8, 20278:00 AM | $130$140 after Oct 30, 2026 | – |
| International Aquathlon | – | Aug 8, 20278:00 AM | $130$140 after Oct 30, 2026 | – |
| International Clydesdales & Athena | – | Aug 8, 20278:00 AM | $155$165 after Oct 30, 2026 | – |
| International Relay Team | Relay | Aug 8, 20278:00 AM | $345$370 after Oct 30, 2026 | – |
| International Triathlon | – | Aug 8, 20278:00 AM | $165$175 after Oct 30, 2026 | – |
| Sprint Aquathlon | – | Aug 8, 20278:00 AM | $115$125 after Oct 30, 2026 | – |
| 750M Swim | Other | Aug 8, 20278:30 AM | $75$80 after Oct 30, 2026 | – |
| Family & Friends Sprint | – | Aug 8, 20278:30 AM | $130$140 after Oct 30, 2026 | – |
| Sprint Aquabike | – | Aug 8, 20278:30 AM | $115$125 after Oct 30, 2026 | – |
| Sprint Clydesdales & Athena | – | Aug 8, 20278:30 AM | $130$140 after Oct 30, 2026 | – |
| Sprint Paratriathlon | – | Aug 8, 20278:30 AM | $130$140 after Oct 30, 2026 | – |
| Sprint Relay Team | Relay | Aug 8, 20278:30 AM | $290 | – |
| Sprint Triathlon | – | Aug 8, 20278:30 AM | $130$140 after Oct 30, 2026 | – |
| Super Sprint Triathlon | – | Aug 8, 20278:30 AM | $135$145 after Oct 30, 2026 | – |
| 10k Run | 10K | Aug 8, 20278:55 AM | $100 | – |
| 5k Run | 5K | Aug 8, 20278:55 AM | $75$80 after Oct 30, 2026 | – |
| International Duathlon | – | Aug 8, 20278:55 AM | $130$140 after Oct 30, 2026 | – |
| Sprint Plus Duathlon | – | Aug 8, 20278:55 AM | $115$125 after Oct 30, 2026 | – |
| Sprint Plus Duathlon Relay Team | Relay | Aug 8, 20278:55 AM | $280$300 after Oct 30, 2026 | – |
Entry fees exclude processing fees. Prices and dates come from the race's registration page and refresh nightly.
The 1 Mile fee goes up to $80 on Oct 30, 2026.
Online registration closes Aug 9, 2027, unless the race fills first.
At $100, entry is about 133 percent above a typical 10K in California, which costs $42.99 right now.
A typical finisher at a 10K in California runs 1:05:18, about 10:31 a mile, based on 285 races with published results. Women typically finish in 1:09:57 and men in 59:47.
Sunrise on race morning is at about 6:18 AM, and the 1.5k Swim starts at 8:00 AM. The start sits about 970 feet above sea level.
Fees exclude processing fees. Comparisons use current entry fees and published results from races nearby.
119 Center Street, Santa Cruz, CA 95060
The pin marks the address the race lists, which is usually the start. The organizers have not shared a course map with us yet.
Aggregated from official results (BUZZWORD Productions) for Tri Santa Cruz. Individual finisher names are not stored here.
At the 2022 International Triathlon, the fastest tenth finished in 2:20:13 or better, the top quarter in 2:31:53, and half the field in 2:51:57; the last tenth came in after 3:25:45.
At the 2022 Sprint Triathlon, the fastest tenth finished in 1:20:52 or better, the top quarter in 1:26:43, and half the field in 1:37:24; the last tenth came in after 2:05:51.
At the 2022 Family & Friends Sprint, the fastest tenth finished in 1:43:01 or better, the top quarter in 1:44:48, and half the field in 1:56:02; the last tenth came in after 2:50:54.
| Age | Women | Men |
|---|---|---|
| Under 20 | n/a | 2:30:26 |
| 20-29 | 2:38:02 | 2:09:22 |
| 30-39 | 2:40:33 | 2:08:03 |
| 40-49 | 3:04:08 | 2:17:38 |
| 50-59 | 3:10:17 | 2:19:25 |
| 60-69 | n/a | 3:14:26 |
Groups with fewer than five finishers are left out. Awards vary by race; check the race's rules.
Where a finish time would have placed in 2022.
About the same size since 2021.
All events combined, from official results.
From 2021 to 2022, the field went from 217 to 236 finishers, and the median time dropped from 2:54:50 to 2:51:57.
| Year | Finishers | Median | Fastest tenth | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 236 (+9%) | 2:51:57 | under 2:20:13 | 2:02:55 |
| 2021 | 217 | 2:54:50 | under 2:25:53 | 2:07:38 |
From each year's official results for the Other; virtual options are left out.
What the organizers of Tri Santa Cruz cover on their registration page, in brief.
Schedule and packet pickup
PACKET PICKUP. Saturday - August 7th. 1:00 pm to 5:00 pm Packet Pickup at Depot Park, 119 Center Street in Santa Cruz. Sunday - August 8th - Race Day. 6:00 am - 8:00 am at Depot Park, 119 Center Street in Santa Cruz. RACE DAY SCHEDULE…
Course
Approximate bike distances for the triathlons, duathlons, and aquabikes will be: Super Sprint: 6 Miles (1 loop). Sprint: 12 Miles (2 loops). International: 24 Miles (4 loops). Below is the 2025 bike course.
Course
In this section you will find all the information you need about the courses used for Tri Santa Cruz. All of the events will use either a sprint or international (Olympic) distance for any combination of events. This is a very fast paced…
Course
Run for all distances start from Transition. Super Sprint Run Course - will be 1.8 miles. It follows the Sprint run course and turns around at.9 miles just past the Aid Station. Sprint Run Course - will be 3.05 miles. Runners will make a…
Parking and travel
There is a paid parking lot behind the soccer field at Depot Park. The problem with this lot is that the meters don’t start until 9:00am but you can purchase an all day ticket in that lot. There is some free parking and some metered…
Awards
The 2022 Athlete Information Guide is now available for you to download. Our apologies for it being so late but as you can imagine some things changed daily. We will be doing regular age group wave starts and those wave starts will be…
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Come race at one of the most fun and scenic multisport events on the West Coast!
Tri Santa Cruz offers something for nearly every athlete, from first-timers to experienced racers looking for a fast course and a new PR. Choose from Sprint and International (Olympic) distance triathlons, aquabike, aquathlon, duathlon, relays, open-water swims, running events, and our Super Sprint Triathlon. Clydesdale and Athena triathlon categories are also available.
New to triathlon or want to enjoy the experience alongside family and friends? Our special Family & Friends Sprint Wave is a non-competitive option that allows participants to race together regardless of age or gender.