Solana Beach Triathlon

The Xterra Wetsuits Solana Beach Triathlon & Duathlon presents the classic beach party triathlon. Come out and join the surf, sand and sun with over two thousand athletes, family and friends in the quaint surfside community of Solana Beach. With a surf entry swim and a flat bike and run course this event is sure to make your summer season a memorable one.

Xterra Wetsuits, the official sponsor of the Solana Beach Triathlon, will have wetsuits available to rent for the event. A triathlon type of wetsuit will keep you warmer, help you float and will probably make for a faster swim time.

Distances

Triathlon: 1/4 Mile Ocean Swim, 9 Mile Bike, 3 Mile Run
Duathlon: 1 Mile Run, 9 Mile Bike, 3 Mile Run

Race Features

Chip Timing (3 splits)
Colorful Cotton T-Shirt
Continental Breakfast
Beer Garden
Entertainment
Online Results
Awards 3 Deep for Triathlon & Duathlon
Points for San Diego Triathlon Series
Race Photos Available Online

Course Descriptions

The Triathlon and Duathlon both start and finish at Fletcher Cove Park in Solana Beach (see map).

Triathlon: The swim is in the open ocean at Fletcher Cove. Triathletes start and finish at the cove completing a 1/4 mile U-shaped course. Water temperature is approx. 66-70 degrees, wetsuits are optional. Athletes will then bike a 9 mile flat double looped course on Highway 101 and then run a 3 mile double looped flat course on Highway 101. The run course and the bike course both have two loops.
Duathlon: The duathletes will complete an out-and-back 1 mile run on Highway 101 and Dahlia Drive. Athletes will then bike a 9 mile flat double looped course on Highway 101 and then run a 3 mile double looped flat course on Highway 101. The run course and the bike course both have two loops.

Registration

Athletes have the option to register various ways: on-line, print out a downloadable entry form, request an entry form via mail or by completing an entry form from Race Place Magazine and mailing it to the office. Registration will also be offered at both the expo the Saturday before and on race morning, as long as space is available.

Entry Fees

Individuals

Jan. 1 - July 4: $70
July 5 - July 26: $80
Race Day: $85 (IF Available)

Relays

Jan. 1 - July 4: $90
July 5 - July 26: $100
Race Day: $110 (IF Available)

Event Time Schedule

Saturday July 26, 2008

11:00 am to 4:00 pm: Mandatory Pre-Race Check In at B&L Bike & Sports

Sunday July 27, 2008

5:00 am: Parking Lot Opens
5:45 am: Transition area opens / Late Check-In Starts
6:55 am: Final Instructions / Transition Area Closed
7:00 am: Duathlon Wave Starts Begin
7:10 am: Triathlon Wave Starts
10:00 am: Awards presentations (approximate times)
10:30 am: Transition area closes. All bikes must be removed.