Join Santa Barbara Channelkeeper for the first annual Santa Barbara AQUATHON on Saturday, September 17th, 2016 at Leadbetter Beach from 8am-1pm! In collaboration with Waterkeeper Alliance’s SPLASH event series, this family-friendly, multi-sport, on-the-water event will bring the Santa Barbara community together to raise awareness and funds to protect and restore our beloved ocean. Everybody is invited to dive in, so register to participate or volunteer, help spread the word, bring your family, bring your friends, and most importantly, have fun out on the water!
- SURFATHON - Catch all the waves you can in a soft top competition. Ages 14 and under. Click for details!
- SWIMATHON - 500 meter or 1K ocean swims for all ages (under 18 requires parent permission).
- SUPATHON - 1.5K SUP races for boards 12' and under or open to any size. Ages 18 and over.
- MEGA-AQUATHON - 1K swim followed by the 1.5K open SUP paddle. Ages 18 and over.
Whether you are a serious athlete in training, a water-lover looking to have a salty good time, or a family (or group) with both, the Santa Barbara AQUATHON is the place to be on Saturday, September 17th. Bring your friends, rally your company or club, get registered, (maybe send some vendors and sponsors Channelkeeper's way) and we'll show how truly committed Santa Barbarians raise funds to protect our beautiful beaches, coastline and community.
Registration for the 2016 Nautica Malibu Triathlon presented by Equinox will open on March 1 2016 at 8am.
International Distance:
1.5k Swim / 40k Bike / 10k Run
Saturday, September 17th, 2016
Classic Distance:
0.5 mile Swim /18 mile Bike / 4 Mile Run
Sunday, September 18th, 2016
Sprint and Olympic Distances available
Cancelled due to extremely low water levels.
On and Off Road Sprint and Olympic Triathlons
Please check out these Road riding Rules of Etiquette
Arrive promptly at 8:00 am, roll out is 8:05 am:
- Location: East Beach
- 8:05 Group (17-20 mph average)
- This group is for experienced riders
- This is a "drop" group (which means the group may not stop and regroup)
- Rolls out promptly at 8:05 am
** In inclement weather (rain), rides will be considered cancelled. Use your best judgement if in doubt.
Please check out these Road riding Rules of Etiquette
Arrive promptly at 8:00 am, roll out is 8:05 am:
- Location: East Beach
- 8:05 Group (17-20 mph average)
- This group is for experienced riders
- This is a "drop" group (which means the group may not stop and regroup)
- Rolls out promptly at 8:05 am
** In inclement weather (rain), rides will be considered cancelled. Use your best judgement if in doubt.
CHAMPIONSHIP:SWIM 500M - BIKE 23.34K - RUN 5K (BIKE 2 LAPS OVER THE DAM)
TRI EXPRESS:SWIM 300M - BIKE 12.07 K - RUN 5K (BIKE 1 LAP OVER THE DAM)
The Parent & Child Team Distances are the same as the Tri Express Distances.
The So Cal Youth Tri Series Distances Ages (11 to 14) does the same as the Tri Express
The So Cal youth Tri Series Distance Ages (7 to 10) Swim 150M - Bike 12.07K - Run 3.24K
(BIKE1 Lap over the Dam)
Please check out these Road riding Rules of Etiquette
Arrive promptly at 8:00 am, roll out is 8:05 am:
- Location: East Beach
- 8:05 Group (17-20 mph average)
- This group is for experienced riders
- This is a "drop" group (which means the group may not stop and regroup)
- Rolls out promptly at 8:05 am
** In inclement weather (rain), rides will be considered cancelled. Use your best judgement if in doubt.
Please check out these Road riding Rules of Etiquette
Arrive promptly at 8:00 am, roll out is 8:05 am:
- Location: East Beach
- 8:05 Group (17-20 mph average)
- This group is for experienced riders
- This is a "drop" group (which means the group may not stop and regroup)
- Rolls out promptly at 8:05 am
** In inclement weather (rain), rides will be considered cancelled. Use your best judgement if in doubt.