2026 San Diego Tri Classic & San Diego 5K
Sat, Sep 12, 2026, 2:15 AM PDT
- Type
- Run
Sign up and verify details on the organizer's official page.
Race feel
Experience a flat, fast 5K on San Diego's iconic waterfront, complete with scenic views and a vibrant post-race celebration.
- Fun
- Scenic
- Competitive
Fun
Scenic
CompetitiveThe San Diego 5K offers a memorable run along one of San Diego's most iconic waterfront courses. Enjoy a flat, fast route that takes you past a retired battleship and showcases beautiful SoCal views. This event is part of the larger San Diego Tri Classic, promising an amazing community vibe and a lively post-race celebration. It's a wonderful opportunity to experience the scenic beauty of Liberty Station and San Diego Bay.
What to expect
- Run a flat, fast 5K course along the San Diego waterfront.
- Enjoy views of a retired battleship and the beautiful San Diego Bay.
- Celebrate your finish with a post-race gathering and great swag.
Standout details
- Scenic, historic course
- Flat Waterfront Run
- Amazing community vibe
- Great swag & post-race celebration
Perks & features
- After-Party
After-PartyFrom the public listing; confirm on the official site.
Course feel
A practical read on terrain, elevation, footing, and typical conditions.
Solid Challenge
Typical course trends
- Typically hilly
Distances & registration
7 optionsUse the official signup link above for all distances.
Other options
6 options · closes Sep 12, 2026, 3:00 AM PDT
4mo 14d 9h 17m leftTriathlon Relay - Olympic Distance
Closes Sep 12, 2026, 3:00 AM PDT · From $363.76
Triathlon-Olympic Distance
Closes Sep 12, 2026, 3:00 AM PDT · From $242.56
Triathlon-Sprint - Duo Racer (Challenged Only)
Closes Sep 12, 2026, 3:00 AM PDT · From $152.47
Duathlon - Sprint Distance
Closes Sep 12, 2026, 3:00 AM PDT · From $152.47
Duathlon-Duo Racer (Challenged Only) - Sprint Distance
Closes Sep 12, 2026, 3:00 AM PDT · From $152.47
Triathlon-Sprint Distance
Closes Sep 12, 2026, 3:00 AM PDT · From $152.47
5K
1 option · closes Sep 12, 2026, 3:30 AM PDT
4mo 14d 9h 47m leftSD Tri Series 5K
Closes Sep 12, 2026, 3:30 AM PDT · From $34.50
Built from public event details. Confirm schedule, fees, and rules on the official event page before signing up.
From the organizer
Mark your calendars for the San Diego Triathlon Classic 📅 Saturday, September 12, 2026 📍 San Diego, CA – Liberty Station
🔥 About the Event Swim. Bike. Run. Celebrate.
Swim the calm waters of San Diego Bay, ride through beautiful Point Loma and Rosecrans National Cemetery, and run past a battleship along the waterfront trails of Liberty Station. • Scenic, historic course • Flat Waterfront Run • Amazing community vibe • Great swag & post-race celebration 🏊♂️🚴♀️🏃♂️ Triathlons Swim/ Bike/ Run
Olympic: 1500M Swim • 40K Bike • 10K Run Sprint: 500M Swim • 20K Bike • 5K Run Relay Olympic: 3-person team 🏊♂️🚴♀️ Aquabike Swim/ Run
Olympic: 1500M Swim • 40K Bike Sprint: 500M Swim • 20K Bike 🏃♂️🚴♀️🏃♂️Duathlon Run/Bike/ Run
Sprint: 1 Mile Run • 20K Bike • 5K Run 🏊♂️🏃♂️Aquathlon Swim/ Run
Sprint: 500M Swim • 5K Run Run Only 🏃♂️🏃♂️🏃♂️🏃♂️🏃♂️
San Diego 5K 📍The Most Iconic Course in San Diego Swim in calm San Diego Bay Ride through Point Loma and the Rosecrans National Cemetery Run around a retired battleship and along the waterfront Flat, fast, and filled with SoCal views