Event Schedule

Important Dates and Times
Event Date: August 16, 2026
On Line Registration closes: August 16th at 7:00 am (if not sold out)

Packet Pick-up: Please Note New Location for Friday and Saturday!!

  • Friday, August 14th from 3:00 pm to 6:00 pm

    Location: Pulse Endurance Sports - La Mesa
    6062 Lake Murray Blvd #110
    La Mesa, CA 91942

  • Saturday, August 15th from 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM at the start
    Location: Bayside Park, 999 Bayside Parkway, Chula Vista, CA 91910

  • Day-of Packet Pick up: Sunday, August 16th starting at 5:30 AM at the start -
    Bayside Park, 999 Bayside Pkwy, Chula Vista, CA 91910 ($10 Late Charge Applies)
    Registration closes 30 min. prior to your event distance 1st wave

Please note: with the continuing construction at the venue, we have made some changes to the course. Please be sure to review the course maps so you are aware of the changes.

Parking & Athlete drop-off - There are several lots, a dirt overflow lot and street parking available. Make note all athletes can be dropped near the start line. See Map details for more information. If you have no drop-off available a good option is to backpack your gear and ride to the transition area on your bike.

Expo: Saturday, August 15th 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM
Location: Bayside Park, 999 Bayside Parkway, Chula Vista, CA 91910

Event Timeline:
Saturday

10:00 AM Registration opens

11:00 AM Course Talk 1

1:00 PM Course Talk 2

2:30 PM Kids Course Talk

3:00 PM Expo Closed

Sunday – Race day

5:30 AM Late check-in opens, Transition area opens.

6:40 AM Transition area closed – Please be all set up before this time

6:45 AM Duathlon Starts

6:50 AM Triathlon Waves Start - Wave Assignments

7:10 AM 5K Race Starts

8:00 AM Beer & Margarita Garden Opens

8:15 AM 5K Awards (Approximately)

8:30 AM Itsy Bitsy Waves Start

9:00 AM Bike turn-around/next lap closed

9:15 AM Awards presentation (approximately)

9:30 AM Transition area open to remove bikes and equipment

  All bikes must be off the course by 9:30

9:45 AM All runners must have started their 2nd lap of the International Distance

10:30 AM Course Closed

11:00 AM Transition area closes (all bikes should be removed)