2026 Morro Bay Triathlon 2026
- Date
- Sunday, November 1, 2026
- Start time
- 8:00 AM start (Los Angeles)
- Location
- Morro Bay, California
- Entry fee
- From $60 · goes up to $260 on Oct 25, 2026
- Included with entry
- Includes a shirt
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Events and entry fees
| Event | Distance | When | Entry fee | Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Olympic | 50K | Nov 1, 20268:00 AM | $250$260 after Oct 25, 2026 | – |
| Olympic, Kayak | – | Nov 1, 20268:00 AM | $250$260 after Oct 25, 2026 | – |
| Olympic, Relay, Kayak | Relay | Nov 1, 20268:00 AM | $290$300 after Oct 25, 2026 | – |
| Olympic, Relay, Stand Up Paddle (SUP) | Relay | Nov 1, 20268:00 AM | $290$300 after Oct 25, 2026 | – |
| Olympic Relay Team | Relay | Nov 1, 20268:00 AM | $290$300 after Oct 25, 2026 | – |
| Olympic, Stand Up Paddle (SUP) | – | Nov 1, 20268:00 AM | $250$260 after Oct 25, 2026 | – |
| Sprint | Other | Nov 1, 20268:00 AM | $200$210 after Oct 25, 2026 | – |
| Sprint, Kayak | – | Nov 1, 20268:00 AM | $200$210 after Oct 25, 2026 | – |
| Sprint, Relay, Kayak | Relay | Nov 1, 20268:00 AM | $240$250 after Oct 25, 2026 | – |
| Sprint, Relay, Stand Up Paddle (SUP) | Relay | Nov 1, 20268:00 AM | $240$250 after Oct 25, 2026 | – |
| Sprint Relay Team | Relay | Nov 1, 20268:00 AM | $240$250 after Oct 25, 2026 | – |
| Sprint, Stand Up Paddle (SUP) | – | Nov 1, 20268:00 AM | $200$210 after Oct 25, 2026 | – |
| 5k Run | 5K | Nov 1, 20268:30 AM | $60$65 after Oct 25, 2026 | – |
Entry fees exclude processing fees. Prices and dates come from the race's registration page and refresh nightly.
The 50K fee goes up to $260 on Oct 25, 2026.
Race day planning
Entry fee schedule
- Olympic and Olympic, Kayak and Olympic, Stand Up Paddle (SUP): $250 until Oct 25, then $260 until Nov 2.
- Olympic, Relay, Kayak and Olympic, Relay, Stand Up Paddle (SUP) and Olympic Relay Team: $290 until Oct 25, then $300 until Nov 2.
- Sprint and Sprint, Kayak and Sprint, Stand Up Paddle (SUP): $200 until Oct 25, then $210 until Nov 2.
- Sprint, Relay, Kayak and Sprint, Relay, Stand Up Paddle (SUP) and Sprint Relay Team: $240 until Oct 25, then $250 until Nov 2.
Online registration closes Nov 2, 2026, unless the race fills first.
How the price compares
At $250, entry is about 151 percent above a typical 50K in California, which costs $99.50 right now.
What a typical finish looks like
A typical finisher at a 50K in California runs 6:35:17, about 12:43 a mile, based on 28 races with published results. Women typically finish in 7:02:12 and men in 6:30:53.
Light and altitude
Sunrise on race morning is at about 6:23 AM, and the Olympic starts at 8:00 AM. The start sits about 580 feet above sea level.
Fees exclude processing fees. Comparisons use current entry fees and published results from races nearby.
Start location and course
101 Coleman Dr., Morro Bay, CA 93442
The pin marks the address the race lists, which is usually the start. The organizers have not shared a course map with us yet.
Typical race-day weather
Around November 1 the day usually runs from 47°F at dawn to 69°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 7% of days. Cold snaps dip to 41°F and hot years reach 79°F.
Based on 75 days within a week of the date over the last 5 years, from historical weather for the start area. Not a forecast.
Race details
- Where
- 101 Coleman Dr., Morro Bay, CA 93442Map
- Course
- Road
- Start elevation
- About 580 feet
- Included with entry
- MBTri T-Shirt
- Distances
- 5K, 50K, Relay, Other
- Editions
- 2026 (Nov 1, 2026), 2025 (Nov 2, 2025), 2024 (Nov 3, 2024), 2023 (Nov 5, 2023), 2022 (Nov 6, 2022)
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Quick answers
- When is 2026 Morro Bay Triathlon?
- Sunday, November 1, 2026, starting at 8:00 AM.
- How much does it cost?
- Entry starts at $60 before processing fees, and rises to $260 on Oct 25, 2026.
- When does registration close?
- Online registration closes Nov 2, 2026, unless the race fills first.
- Is the entry fee high for California?
- At $250, entry is about 151 percent above a typical 50K in California, which costs $99.50 right now.
- Do runners get a shirt or medal?
- Entry includes a shirt, according to the race's registration page. Check it for sizes and whether kids' races get the same.
- What distances can I run?
- 5K, 50K, Relay, Other.
- Where does it start?
- 101 Coleman Dr., Morro Bay, CA 93442.
From the organizers
Get ready for the 15th annual Morro Bay Triathlon. We have Olympic and Sprint Distance courses with kayak and SUP options.