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Race Distances
Saturday, March 5, 2016
Sprint Triathlon Start time 7:30 am
500 Meter Swim - 14 Mile Bike - 3 Mile Run
Sprint Dualthlon Start time 7:35 am
1 Mile Run - 14 Mile Bike - 3 Mile Run
Sunday, March 6, 2016
International Triathlon Start time 7:30 am
3/4 Mile Swim - 24 Mile Bike - 6 Mile Run
Aqua Bike Start time 7:30 am
3/4 Mile Swim - 24 Mile Bike
Come join us for this world-renown event at beautiful Lake Cahuilla in La Quinta. Nestled against the awesome Santa Rosa Mountains and only 30 minutes from Palm Springs, this venue offers tremendous vistas while providing a very fast and fun race course. There are awards, music, prizes and post-race refreshments. All entrants receive a beautiful poly-pro tech race shirt and all finishers receive a medal. There are additional awards for top three men, women and relay teams in each age group. The sprint course is a great first timer event. We also have relay teams in both events.
The Desert Triathlon will also host the Triathlon Club Championship where your club will compete for cash and prizes while having a blast. We have over 75 different clubs from around the country and Canada compete for the title. We offer two categories, a small club category (175 active members or less) and a large club category (over 175 active members).
CLUB DISCOUNT CODE AVAILABLE TO PAID MEMBERS ONLY
Santa Barbara and the adjoining Santa Ynez Valley offer the ideal destination running experience. Held in early May on Mother’s Day weekend, it’s the perfect time to visit this haven for outdoor recreation. The area has plenty to offer including beach and ocean activities, hiking, biking and running trails, historic towns and missions, plenty of shopping and restaurant options, and an abundance of wineries and tasting rooms. And you’ll LOVE this scenic course that runs from downtown Santa Ynez through Los Olivos into the Danish-settled town of Solvang. Bring your family and friends to enjoy a weekend full of activities in this bucolic setting and celebrate in style at the expanded post-race Wine & Music Festival in Solvang Park. Run the half marathon or the two-person relay. Form a team of six or more. Run with, or for, your mother. But be warned…this race is habit forming and sells out early!
REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN!
CLUB DISCOUNT CODE AVAILABLE TO PAID MEMBERS ONLY
Race Distances
Our event includes two distances and three different race categories:
- Sprint Triathlon – 500 meter swim, 14 mile bike, 3.1 mile run
- Sprint Duathlon – 1 mile run, 14 mile bike, 3.1 mile run
- Olympic Triathlon – 1.5 kilometer swim, 40 kilometer bike, 10 kilometer run
- Olympic Aquabike – 1.5 kilometer swim, 40 kilometer bike
Event Details and Registration HERE
Come join us for this world-renown event at beautiful Lake Cahuilla in La Quinta. Nestled against the awesome Santa Rosa Mountains and only 30 minutes from Palm Springs, this venue offers tremendous vistas while providing a very fast and fun race course. There are awards, music, prizes and post-race refreshments. All entrants receive a beautiful poly-pro tech race shirt and all finishers receive a medal. There are additional awards for top three men, women and relay teams in each age group. The sprint course is a great first timer event. We also have relay teams in both events.
The Desert Triathlon will also host the Triathlon Club Championship where your club will compete for cash and prizes while having a blast. We have over 75 different clubs from around the country and Canada compete for the title. We offer two categories, a small club category (175 active members or less) and a large club category (over 175 active members).
CLUB DISCOUNT CODE AVAILABLE TO PAID MEMBERS ONLY
for $10 discount off of registration.
Race Distances
Our event includes two distances and three different race categories:
- Sprint Triathlon – 500 meter swim, 14 mile bike, 3.1 mile run
- Sprint Duathlon – 1 mile run, 14 mile bike, 3.1 mile run
- Olympic Triathlon – 1.5 kilometer swim, 40 kilometer bike, 10 kilometer run
- Olympic Aquabike – 1.5 kilometer swim, 40 kilometer bike
New for 2019, Desert Triathlon is offering a 2D Challenge - whereby you can participate in the Sprint and Olympic Distance events!! Details on our the website.
Event Details and Registration HERE
Come join us for this world-renown event at beautiful Lake Cahuilla in La Quinta. Nestled against the awesome Santa Rosa Mountains and only 30 minutes from Palm Springs, this venue offers tremendous vistas while providing a very fast and fun race course. There are awards, music, prizes and post-race refreshments. All entrants receive a beautiful poly-pro tech race shirt and all finishers receive a medal. There are additional awards for top three men, women and relay teams in each age group. The sprint course is a great first timer event. We also have relay teams in both events.
The Desert Triathlon will also host the Triathlon Club Championship where your club will compete for cash and prizes while having a blast. We have over 75 different clubs from around the country and Canada compete for the title. We offer two categories, a small club category (175 active members or less) and a large club category (over 175 active members).
CLUB DISCOUNT CODE AVAILABLE TO PAID MEMBERS ONLY
for $10 discount off of registration.
Race Distances
Our event includes two distances and three different race categories:
- Sprint Triathlon – 500 meter swim, 14 mile bike, 3.1 mile run
- Sprint Duathlon – 1 mile run, 14 mile bike, 3.1 mile run
- Olympic Triathlon – 1.5 kilometer swim, 40 kilometer bike, 10 kilometer run
- Olympic Aquabike – 1.5 kilometer swim, 40 kilometer bike
Event Details and Registration HERE
Come join us for this world-renown event at beautiful Lake Cahuilla in La Quinta. Nestled against the awesome Santa Rosa Mountains and only 30 minutes from Palm Springs, this venue offers tremendous vistas while providing a very fast and fun race course. There are awards, music, prizes and post-race refreshments. All entrants receive a beautiful poly-pro tech race shirt and all finishers receive a medal. There are additional awards for top three men, women and relay teams in each age group. The sprint course is a great first timer event. We also have relay teams in both events.
The Desert Triathlon will also host the Triathlon Club Championship where your club will compete for cash and prizes while having a blast. We have over 75 different clubs from around the country and Canada compete for the title. We offer two categories, a small club category (175 active members or less) and a large club category (over 175 active members).
CLUB DISCOUNT CODE AVAILABLE TO PAID MEMBERS ONLY
for 10% off registration - valid through Friday, 12/3/21 only
Thereafter:
for $10 discount off of registration.
Race Distances
Our event includes two distances and three different race categories:
- Sprint Triathlon – 500 meter swim, 14 mile bike, 3.1 mile run
- Sprint Duathlon – 1 mile run, 14 mile bike, 3.1 mile run
- Olympic Triathlon – 1.5 kilometer swim, 40 kilometer bike, 10 kilometer run
- Olympic Aquabike – 1.5 kilometer swim, 40 kilometer bike
- Sprint and Olympic Relay available too!
Event Details and Registration HERE
Come join us for this world-renown event at beautiful Lake Cahuilla in La Quinta. Nestled against the awesome Santa Rosa Mountains and only 30 minutes from Palm Springs, this venue offers tremendous vistas while providing a very fast and fun race course. There are awards, music, prizes and post-race refreshments. All entrants receive a beautiful poly-pro tech race shirt and all finishers receive a medal. There are additional awards for top three men, women and relay teams in each age group. The sprint course is a great first timer event. We also have relay teams in both events.
Many club members use this event to kick off the season - come join us!