PACIFIC COAST TRIATHLON & DUATHLON
CRYSTAL COVE
SEPTEMBER 21, 2025
challenge. fun. friends.
BIKE
RUN
SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
SATURDAY
SEPTEMBER 20, 2025
- 4:00 PM
Race Packet Pick up opens at Crystal Cove State Park, Reef Point Dr., Newport Coast, CA 92657
- 4:30 PM
Transition Opens for Bike Drop off and Set-up (Optional)
- 5:00 PM
Course Talk at Packet Pick up
Course Talk and Q and A provided by:
Coach Russ Jones
USA Triathlon Lifetime Achievement Recipient
2:18 Marathon USA Olympic Trials Qualifier
Course Talk and Q and A provided by:
Coach Russ Jones
USA Triathlon Lifetime Achievement Recipient
2:18 Marathon USA Olympic Trials Qualifier
- 7:00 PM
Race Packet Pick up, Expo and Transition closes
SUNDAY
SEPTEMBER 21, 2025
- 5:00 AM
Gate opens at Venue – Crystal Cove State Park, Reef Point Dr, Newport Coast, CA 92657
- 5:15 AM
Packet Pick up for VIP and those that purchased Race Day Pick up opens
- 5:30 AM
Transition opens – VIP Lounge Opens
- 6:30 AM
Course Talk
- 6:55 AM
Transition areas close
- 7:00 AM
First Wave of Triathlon starts. Wave assignments will be in Athlete Email the Tuesday before the race and posted on FAQs.
- 7:30 AM
Duathlon Starts
- 8:00 AM
Expo Opens at Finish Line. Food available for athletes.
- 9:00 AM
Awards Ceremony
- 11:00 AM
Transition closes
REGISTRATION PACKAGES
- Premium Souvenir Sweatshirt
- Chip Timing and Live Results
- Pre-Assigned Bike Space at T1 and T2
- Finisher Medal
- Post Race Food
- Optional Saturday Bike Set-up
- Vendor Expo
- USAT Sactioned Event
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Raceday Packet Pickup available for $20.00
(Upgrades available during registration)
VIP PACKAGE
- Race Day Packet Pick-Up
- End cap bike rack
- Complimentary Reef Point Parking (closest to venue)
- Access to VIP Lounge before and after the race
- VIP Upgrades Available During Registration Check Out
DISTANCES
SPRINT DUATHLON
1/2 MILE RUN - 12 MILE BIKE - 3 MILE RUN
SPRINT TRIATHLON
1/2 MILE SWIM - 12 MILE BIKE - 3 MILE RUN
SPRINT TRIATHLON RELAY
1/2 MILE SWIM - 12 MILE BIKE - 3 MILE RUN
OLYMPIC DUATHLON
1 MILE RUN -40K BIKE - 10K RUN
OLYMPIC TRIATHLON
1500 METER SWIM - 40K BIKE - 10K RUN
OLYMPIC TRIATHLON RELAY
1500 METER SWIM - 40K BIKE - 10K RUN
SPRINT AQUABIKE
1/2 MILE RUN - 12 MILE BIKE
OLYMPIC AQUABIKE
1500 METER SWIM - 40K BIKE
SPECTATOR INFO
Crystal Cove State Park is a fantastic venue for friends and family to hang out during the race.
Please visit their website for more information.
2023 SWAG
2023 MEDAL
2023 SHIRT
RACE RESULTS
TRIATHLON
- Male, Female, Non-Binary
- Elite, Athena, Clydesdale, Hero
- Age: 15 and under, 16-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75+
DUATHLON
- Male, Female, Non-Binary
- Age: 12-13, 14-15, 16-17, 18-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75+
RELAY
- Male, Female or Coed
Call-To-Action
VOLUNTEER
Thank you for your interest in volunteering. Volunteers are the life blood of our races. We appreciate everyone of you!
Volunteer sign ups will be available early next year. If you’d like to be added to our list, please message us.
If you have a group that would like to use this opportunity as a fundraiser please reach out!
Thank you for your support!
FREQUENTLY ASKED
QUESTIONS
The race is set for September 15, 2024 with packet pick up and expo on September 14, 2024.
The race starts and finishes at Crystal Cove State Park, Reef Point Dr, Newport Coast, CA 92657.
The Triathlon will start in waves with the first wave at 7:00am, the Duathlon will start at 7:30am.
Wave starts are used to lessen the amount of participants in the water at the start. Waves are assigned based on division and are sent out the week of the event. Your start time and cap color will be printed on your race packet.
Unless you purchased the VIP package or RaceDay Pickup, you must pick up your race gear on September 14, 2024 during the expo.
Race packets pick up location is at Crystal Cove State Park, Reef Point Dr, Newport Coast, CA 92657. Packet pickup is on 9/16/23 between 4-7pm. VIP’s and those that purchased Race Day Pickup can pick up race day starting at 5:30AM.
Race packet will include your race number, bike number, helmet number, silicone swim cap and timing chip. You’ll also receive your souvenir apparel during packet pick up. Finisher medals will be at the finish line waiting for you after the race!
The water temp should be around 70° Fahrenheit / 21° Celsius.
It’s approximately 100′ from the swim exit to the transition area.
The Duathlon starts down the beach in the same location as the Triathlon start.
Yes, Transition will be open during the packet pick up and expo hours for setup. Security will be onsite overnight to watch your gear. Athletes will have their own pre-assigned space in transition. Making it easy to find a spot.
No, participants will need to provide their own bike.
Total elevation gain for the bike is approximately 664′.
Aid stations are at approximately every mile.
Unfortunately no. We do, however, offer deferrals up until August 15th for a $45.00 processing fee. Please contact us at [email protected].
The Pacific Coast Triathlon will benefit a variety of charities.
Yes, availability pending, please email [email protected].
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VENDORS &
Exhibitors
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CANOPY
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ELECTRICITY
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