Greetings! we hope you're excited for the 2029 Solana Beach Triathlon!

Click here to look up your bib number.

Relay teams should search by team name.

Please read ALL information within this email. Racers are responsible for knowing their race course and USA Triathlon Rules. Note - BOTH the run & bike courses require TWO LOOPS for ALL Racers - Please See Maps Below

All athletes must attend ONE pre-race check-in. Pick up your race materials either Friday or Saturday. If you miss packet pickup, and do not have the VIP package, you will be required to pay a $10 fee (Cash ONLY) for late pick up on race morning.

FRIDAY, JULY 24, 2026

Location: Road Runner Sports -

5553 Copley Dr, San Diego, CA 92111

Time: 3-6pm

SATURDAY, JULY 25, 2026

Location: Corner of Plaza St. and Acacia St. in Solana Beach

10:00 am - 3:00 pm

**LATE** RACE DAY PACKET PICKUP - SUNDAY JULY 26, 2026

Location: Corner of Plaza St. and Hwy 101 in Solana Beach

5:30 am - 6:30 am

$10 late charge applies

Race morning is very busy with parking, warming up, and getting to the start line. If you are picking up your packet or registering on race morning please show up earlier than you normally would, to allow time to do so.

T-Shirts

Available shirt sizes are listed during registration. In the final few days before the event, some sizes will sell out.  Not all sizes may be available for same day registration.

Visit the t-shirt table at the expo Sunday after 9:00 AM for shirt exchange if you are interested in trading out the size you ordered for a different size!

1. All athletes must attend ONE pre-race check-in to pick up their race materials (FRI or SAT). Athletes who do not or cannot attend FRI OR SAT (and have not selected the VIP option) will be required to pay a $10 late fee on race morning in order to pick up packet materials.

2. It is mandatory for all athletes to bring their ID to the pre-race check in. We will not give any athlete their bib number without an ID.

3. You must sign waiver and have it in hand to get race materials.

Waiver

4. You will also be required to show proof of USAT annual membership or purchase a one day membership (if you haven't already purchased a one day with us through registration).

5. Friends and family members will NOT be allowed to pick up for an athlete. Sorry NO EXCEPTIONS. These events are USAT sanctioned and USAT doesn't allow anyone besides the participant to pick up race materials. Youth athletes under the age of 18 may have a parent/guardian of the minor who is participating can sign for their materials. You will still need to bring a copy of the minor's ID and sign waivers online for them.

6. Athletes who do NOT/cannot attend Friday or Saturday (and have not selected the VIP Option) will be required to pay a $10 (cash only) late fee on race morning in order to pick up their race materials. Late packet pickup on race morning is available starting at 5:45 am.

Saturday, July 25th, 2026

10:00 AM   Registration Opens / Expo Opens

11:30 AM   Course Talk 1

1:00 PM    Course Talk 2

3:00 PM     Expo Closes

Saturday - Expo/Packet Pickup

Expo Location: Corner of Plaza St. and Acacia St. in Solana Beach

Take 5 North to Lomas Santa Fe Dr toward Solana Beach.

Turn left onto Lomas Santa Fe Dr, then take a right onto Highway 101.

Make a U-turn at W Cliff St and the destination will be on your right.

You can find parking on the street along Hwy 101 (Saturday Only).

Sunday - Race Day

Fletcher Cove, Solana Beach - Corner of Plaza St. and Hwy 101 in Solana Beach

The Swim Start is located within a block of the transition area at Fletcher Cove.

Take I-5 to Lomas Santa Fe Drive to Fletcher Cove.

Parking is available at the train depot on Cedros (one block east of Hwy 101); or along nearby residential streets.

Please adhere to all no parking signs.

There is NO parking allowed on Highway 101 on event day.

Cars will be towed. 

Saturday - 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM

Sunday - 6:00 AM to 11:00 AM

RACE DAY-

5:00 am - Parking Lot Opens

5:45 am - Transition area opens / Late Check-In Starts

6:40 am - Final Instructions at Swim Start - Transition Area Closed/ Late packet pick up closed! (VIP only after this time)

6:50 am - Duathlon Starts 

7:00 am - Swim Starts - WAVE TIMES

7:15 am - 5K Starts at the Finish Line on Hwy 101
8:15 am - 5K Awards (Time Approximate)

9:30 am - Bike Loop 2 Closed

9:30 am - Awards presentations (approximate times)

9:45 am - Approximate Time - Transition Reopens for Post Race Removal of Bikes - NO bikes are to be removed before this time. (Please be respectful of volunteers, staff and other participants actively racing.)**

10:15 am - Run Course Closed

10:45 am - Transition area closes/ ALL BIKES MUST BE REMOVED

Please Show Good Sportsmanship - Finished racers MAY NOT re-enter the transition area until all racers from the event have transitioned to the run. Please do not ask volunteers to break the rules FOR YOU! .** While we understand the desire to retrieve your bike and belongings out of transition as soon as possible, we are asking that everyone be respectful of those that are still racing. Please enjoy the beer garden, the band and cheer on your fellow racers until we can safely get everyone back into transition.

Click here for your wave start time & cap color

(If you are unable to view the image above)

The transition area opens at 5:30 AM and is located in the parking lot near the corner of Plaza St. and Acacia St. in Solana Beach. PLEASE NOTE: The transition area is open to participants ONLY. Participants must rack their bikes in their assigned racks (in their respective-wave). Racks are assigned by wave number.

• ONLY ATHLETES with wristbands are allowed in transition
• After you finish your race you must show your Bib number and matching Bike number to remove your bike from transition.
• FINISHED RACERS MAY NOT RE-ENTER THE TRANSITION AREA UNTIL ALL RACERS FROM THE EVENT HAVE TRANSITIONED TO THE RUN.
• Although a bike safety inspection is not mandatory, it is highly recommended. 
• Moment Bicycles will be on hand at the Expo Saturday and in Transition on Sunday if you need any last-minute help with your bike.
• Please bring your bike "Race Ready", fill your tires to the correct air pressure and if you are using a water bottle please bring it full as we do not have extra water for you in transition.
• The bike leg takes place on City of Solana Beach roadways that are closed to traffic, although roads are closed to traffic, racers need to be aware and on the lookout for rouge drivers. A participant whose bike breaks down mid-race must remove the bike and exit the course. Racers must carry tire changing equipment with them and must change flats without assistance

A blue timing chip, attached to a VELCRO ANKLE STRAP will be included in your packet. You must wear this on your ankle throughout the race in order to receive a time. Please return this chip at the finish line. (Chips that are not returned will incur a $30 replacement fee.) Please do not cover your timing chip with your wetsuit on the swim.

Relay team members must pass the timing chip band at each transition. After you finish, turn in the timing chip band at the end of the finish zone.

Swim

Wear the supplied colored-swim cap (certain colors go with certain wave start times).

Bike Helmet Sticker

Place one sticker on the front of your helmet.

Bike Frame Bib

Place the bike bib # on the top tube of your bicycle frame (in packet). Numbers must be attached to bikes to allow access in/out of transition areas.

Run

Pin the bib number to the front of your t-shirt or onto your race belt.

Not Finishing the Race

If you can not finish the swim signal the nearest life guard by waving your arm over your head. If you did not complete the swim but would like to continue the bike and the run please let the nearest race staff member know your name and bib number so we can alert timing. Keep your ankle timing chip to the end of the race.



A participant who pulls out of the race or cannot compete for any reason must report to the timing tent to turn in the timing chip band and collect personal gear from the transition area (after 9:10 a.m.). There is a $30 charge for any timing chip band not turned in.

The Duathlon run starts at 6:50 am, the first swim wave starts at 7:00 a.m. with approximately 8 minutes between each wave.

Lost your swim cap? Please come to registration table and be sure to get the correct color cap. Do not change waves. Swimmers starting in the wrong wave will not receive a time and/or may be disqualified.

• Resting During Swim - According to USAT Rules - If a Swimmer needs to rest during the race, they MAY hang onto a lifeguards board, to rest. No forward progress maybe made while resting.

Swim Buddies

Swim buddies are there for encouragement only. Please do not rely on a swim buddy to be your personal lifeguard or personal swim course escort at the event. You must be capable of swimming the course on your own. While we do our best to provide swim buddies at each triathlon event, they are not guaranteed.

• Swimmers should seed themselves according to swimming ability (fast swimmers to the front). Please try to avoid striking or swimming over another swimmer(s).
• Wetsuits are optional at the Solana Beach Triathlon.
• No swimming aids (e.g. fins, kickboards, buoyancy devices) are allowed.
• A swimmer in need of assistance should roll over on his back and wave to a lifeguard.
• Warming up is Encouraged! Swimmers are welcome to warm up in the water if lifeguards are present. People warming up are urged to stay near the shore and near lifeguards. Warming up helps your body get ready for racing. If you can't do a swim warm up then warm up another way such as running, cycling.

USAT Article on Why and how to do a Triathlon Warm up! - Great Info you should know

Results and timing for the 2026 Solana Beach Triathlon is provided by Gemini Timing. 

To look up your bib number online Click Here

For athlete updates/tracking Click Here

To view your results online, Click Here.

PopUp Bagels La Jolla is bringing the heat to the Solana Beach Triathlon & 5K - and not just with oven-fresh bagels and signature schmears.. But make sure you stop by and see them!

On race day, beat their PopUp Bagel runner and get automatically entered to win a $100 PopUp Bagels gift card. 

No sign-up. No extra steps. Just run.

We’ll see you out there—and back at the shop. Find them at 637 Pearl St, La Jolla, CA before or after you run.

No purchase necessary. 18+. Void where prohibited. See Official Rules:

https://www.getrunreach.com/beat-the-bagel-terms

In conjunction with the U.S. Center for SafeSport and the United States Olympic and Paralympic Committee, USA Triathlon has developed SafeSport policies, procedures and references to protect our athletes, As the Solana Beach Triathlon welcomes minor athletes, racing age 14-17, please find a link below to the SafeSport and MAAPP Policies that have been established to help keep our athletes safe.

Please click here to review these policies and for other important resources.