2026 Cal Tri LA - 10.18.26 Playa del Rey, a coastal neighborhood, is known for its more laid-back atmosphere, making it a great destination for those seeking a quieter beach experience in the Los Angeles area. Playa del Rey has a variety of restaurants and cafes, offering diverse culinary experiences. Some establishments feature outdoor seating with ocean views. Dockweiler State Beach, the race venue, offers a beachfront RV park, fire pits for bonfires, and a hang-gliding practice area. It's a great spot for a beach picnic.

18 EVENT OPTIONS. 6 Olympic distance events (Triathlon, RunBikeRun, SwimBike, SwimRun, 1640 Yard Swim & 10K Run), 6 Sprint distance events (Triathlon, RunBikeRun, SwimBike, SwimRun, 400 yard Swim & 5K Run) and 6 Youth Sprint distance events (Triathlon, RunBikeRun, SwimBike, SwimRun, 400 yard Swim & 5K Run). Triathlon = swim + bike + run. Check out the course maps for more detailed information. 

TO DO. The Getty Center, Venice Canals Walkway, Skirball Cultural Center.

AIRPORT. Los Angeles (LAX)

AIR TEMPERATURE (AVG). 55 F / 81 F

WATER TEMPERATURE (AVG). 66 F. Wetsuit legal. Use the 20% CALTRI2025 discount code at blueseventy. Note: Fusion wetsuits not eligible for discount.

Sprint & Youth Sprint Swim (400 yards)
Sprint & Youth Sprint Bike (12.5 miles)
Sprint & Youth Sprint Run (3.1 miles)

Olympic Swim (1640 yards)
Olympic Bike (24.3 miles)
Olympic Run (6 miles)

Staging Area

Parking Map

Athletes are responsible to study and know the course.  The race has 18 separate events and 2 different starting points.  Every event that includes a swim discipline starts at the beach.  The 5K/10K and RunBikeRun events start at the race finish line.  We highly recommend that athletes familiarize themselves with the bike and run course by driving or riding it prior to the race if possible. 

Go Digital.  Every Ride and Route on Ride with GPS can be downloaded as a TCX Course, TCX History, FIT Course, GPX Track, CSV, or KML file.  TCX Course and FIT Course files contain all the turn-by-turn navigation.  Instructions to do that are HERE. The alternative is to go old school and tape a copy of the turn by turn cue sheets on their bike.  There are police at major intersections and volunteer course marshals at other key locations as well as route arrows markings on the road.  The police are primarily there to provide athletes the right of way at intersections and not provide course instructions.  Athletes are responsible to study and know the course.

Sprint Bike Course
0.0 mi - From Parking Lot 2, right on S Marine Dr
0.8 mi - Turn left onto W Imperial Hwy
1.2 mi - Turn left onto Pershing Dr
2.8 mi - Turn right onto Westchester Pkwy
5.1 mi - Make a U-turn @ Westchester Pkwy and Sepulveda Westway
7.5 mi - Turn left onto Pershing Dr
9.0 mi - Turn right onto Imperial Hwy
9.4 mi - Turn right onto Vista Del Mar
10.9 mi - Make a U-turn @ Vista Del Mar and Napoleon St
12.5 mi - Turn right onto W Imperial Hwy
12.6 mi - Turn right onto S Marine Ave
13.4 mi - Turn left at Parking Lot 2

Sprint Run Course
0.0 - North on Ballona Creek Bike Path
1.5 - U-turn and South on Ballona Creek Bike Path
3.1 - Left to finisher chute

Olympic Bike Course
0.0 mi - From Parking Lot 2, right on S Marine Dr
0.8 mi - Turn left onto W Imperial Hwy
1.2 mi - Turn left onto Pershing Dr
2.8 mi - Turn right onto Westchester Pkwy
5.1 mi - Make a U-turn @ Westchester Pkwy and Sepulveda Westway
7.5 mi - Turn left onto Pershing Dr
9.0 mi - Turn right onto Imperial Hwy
9.4 mi - Turn right onto Vista Del Mar
10.9 mi - Make a U-turn @ Vista Del Mar and Napoleon St
12.5 mi - Turn left onto W Imperial Hwy
12.9 mi - Turn left onto Pershing Dr
14.4 mi - Turn right onto Westchester Pkwy
16.8 mi - Make a U-turn @ Westchester Pkwy and Sepulveda Westway
19.1 mi - Turn left onto Pershing Dr
20.7 mi - Turn right onto W Imperial Hwy
21.0 mi - Turn right onto Vista Del Mar
22.6 mi - Make a U-turn @ Vista Del Mar and Napoleon St
24.1 mi - Turn right onto Imperial Hwy
24.2 mi - Turn right onto S Marine Ave
25.0 mi - Turn left at Parking Lot 2

Olympic Run Course
0.0 - North on Ballona Creek Bike Path
1.5 - U-turn and South on Ballona Creek Bike Path
3.0 - U-turn and North on Ballona Creek Bike Path
4.6 - U-turn and South on Ballona Creek Bike Path
6.0 - Left to finisher chute

Sunday, October 11, 2026

Saturday, October 17, 2026

Sunday, October 18, 2026

Events With A Swim Discipline Begin At Swim Start
Run & RunBikeRun Events Begin At Cal Tri Events Finish Arch
Only Athletes With Wristbands Are Allowed In Transition Area
Only Bikes With Stickers On Top Tube Are Allowed In Transition Area