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San Diego International Triathlon & Waterfront 5.6K 2027

Date
Sunday, June 27, 2027
Start time
6:35 AM start (Los Angeles)
Entry fee
From $34 Β· goes up to $175 on Feb 6, 2027
Included with entry
Includes a shirt
Fundraising
Takes optional donations when you register
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Events and entry fees

EventDistanceWhenEntry feeCap
Aquabike (Swim/Bike) - International–Jun 27, 20276:35 AM$165$175 after Feb 6, 2027–
Aquabike (Swim/Bike) - Sprint–Jun 27, 20276:35 AM$103$110 after Feb 6, 2027–
Aquathlon (Swim-Run) - Sprint–Jun 27, 20276:35 AM$103$110 after Feb 6, 2027–
Duathlon - 1 Mile Run-19K (11.6 mi) Bike-5K Run5KJun 27, 20276:35 AM$155$165 after Feb 6, 2027–
Duathlon-Duo Racer (Challenged Only)–Jun 27, 20276:35 AM$155$165 after Feb 6, 2027–
Triathlon-International–Jun 27, 20276:35 AM$248$263 after Feb 6, 2027–
Triathlon Relay - International DistanceRelayJun 27, 20276:35 AM$347$368 after Feb 6, 2027–
Triathlon-Sprint–Jun 27, 20276:35 AM$155$165 after Feb 6, 2027–
Triathlon-Sprint - Duo Racer (Challenged Only)–Jun 27, 20276:35 AM$155$165 after Feb 6, 2027–
Waterfront 5.6K5KJun 27, 20276:35 AM$34$37 after Feb 6, 2027–

Entry fees exclude processing fees. Prices and dates come from the race's registration page and refresh nightly.

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The Aquabike (Swim/Bike) - International fee goes up to $175 on Feb 6, 2027.

Race day planning

Entry fee schedule

  • Aquabike (Swim/Bike) - International: $165 until Feb 6, then $175 until Mar 6, then $185 until Apr 10, then $195 until May 15, then $205 until Jun 12, then $215 until Jun 26, then $225 until Jun 27.
  • Aquabike (Swim/Bike) - Sprint and Aquathlon (Swim-Run) - Sprint: $103 until Feb 6, then $110 until Mar 6, then $117 until Apr 10, then $123 until May 15, then $130 until Jun 12, then $137 until Jun 26, then $147 until Jun 27.
  • Duathlon - 1 Mile Run-19K (11.6 mi) Bike-5K Run and Duathlon-Duo Racer (Challenged Only): $155 until Feb 6, then $165 until Mar 6, then $175 until Apr 10, then $185 until May 15, then $195 until Jun 12, then $205 until Jun 26, then $215 until Jun 27.
  • Triathlon-International: $248 until Feb 6, then $263 until Mar 6, then $278 until Apr 10, then $293 until May 15, then $308 until Jun 12, then $323 until Jun 26, then $333 until Jun 27.

Online registration closes Jun 27, 2027, unless the race fills first.

How the price compares

At $155, entry is about 319 percent above a typical 5K in California, which costs $37 right now.

What a typical finish looks like

A typical finisher at a 5K in San Diego runs 36:54, about 11:53 a mile, based on 16 races with published results. Women typically finish in 40:50 and men in 34:11.

Light and altitude

Sunrise on race morning is at about 5:42 AM, and the Aquabike (Swim/Bike) - International starts at 6:35 AM. The start sits about 20 feet above sea level.

Fees exclude processing fees. Comparisons use current entry fees and published results from races nearby.

Start location and course

4200 N Harbor Dr., San Diego, CA 92109

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 June 27 the day usually runs from 62Β°F at dawn to 73Β°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 0% of days. Cold snaps dip to 59Β°F and hot years reach 79Β°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
4200 N Harbor Dr., San Diego, CA 92109Map
Course
Road
Start elevation
About 20 feet
Included with entry
T-Shirt
Donations
Accepted when you register
Distances
5K, Relay
Editions
2027 (Jun 27, 2027)

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Quick answers

When is San Diego International Triathlon & Waterfront 5.6K?
Sunday, June 27, 2027, starting at 6:35 AM.
How much does it cost?
Entry starts at $34 before processing fees, and rises to $175 on Feb 6, 2027.
When does registration close?
Online registration closes Jun 27, 2027, unless the race fills first.
Is the entry fee high for California?
At $155, entry is about 319 percent above a typical 5K in California, which costs $37 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.
Can I donate to a cause when I register?
Yes. The registration form offers an optional donation, usually for the charity or nonprofit the race supports. The race's own page names the cause.
What distances can I run?
5K, Relay.
Where does it start?
4200 N Harbor Dr., San Diego, CA 92109.

From the organizers

πŸŠβ€β™‚οΈπŸš΄β€β™€οΈπŸƒβ€β™‚οΈ 45TH ANNUAL SAN DIEGO INTERNATIONAL TRIATHLON

CELEBRATING 45 YEARS OF TRIATHLON HISTORY!

πŸ“… Sunday, June 27, 2027

πŸ“ San Diego, California β€” Downtown Waterfront

For 45 years, athletes have been coming to San Diego to swim, bike, run, compete, celebrate, and become part of an incredible triathlon tradition.

In 2027, we celebrate the 45th Annual San Diego International Triathlon (SDIT) β€” a milestone edition of one of the oldest triathlons in the world!

Whether you're an experienced triathlete chasing a fast race, taking on your first multisport event, joining a relay team, or coming with friends and family for the Waterfront 5.6K, this is your chance to become part of 45 years of San Diego triathlon history.

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