The Orange Country Triathlon is excited to host the 2023 USA Triathlon California State Championships!
*Qualifier for the USA Triathlon Age Group National Championships in the Sprint and Olympic-distance races only.
OLYMPIC TRIATHLON | SPRINT TRIATHLON | DUATHLON
RELAY | AQUABIKE | SPLASH & DASH | 5K
LAKE MISSION VIEJO
APRIL 30, 2023
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USA Triathlon California State Championships

The top 35% or top five (5) finishers in an age group (whichever is greater) will qualify. Racers may only qualify for Olympic-distance Nationals by placing in the Olympic distance State Championship race or Sprint Nationals by placing in the sprint distance State Championship race.
High School State Championships Exemption: All high school athletes who finish any of the State High School Championships will automatically qualify for Sprint-distance (pending they are at least age 15 as of December 31, 2023.) USAT will notify athletes of qualification.
join our RACE
OPEN TO EVERYONE AT ANY LEVEL
The Orange County Event invites young and old, experienced and beginner athletes to join us at beautiful Lake Mission Viejo for a great race.

SWIM
1.5 Kilometers Olympic | 750 Meter Sprint
Through the calm waters of Lake Mission Viejo with full lifeguard support and comfortable wave sizes
BIKE
40K Olympic | 20K Sprint
Up and down Santiago Canyon


RUN
10K Olympic | 3.1 Miles Sprint
On the trails and surface streets near Lake Mission Viejo with aid stations about every mile.
SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
FRIDAY
APRIL 28, 2023
2 Day’s Before the Event
- 4:00 PM
- 6:00 PM
Coach Russ Jones
USA Triathlon Lifetime Achievement Recipient
2:18 Marathon USA Olympic Trials Qualifier
- 7:00 PM
SATURDAY
APRIL 29, 2023
Day Before the Event
- 12:00 PM
Transition 1 opens for bike drop off and setup at Lake Mission Viejo (OPTIONAL
- 12:30 PM
- 1 & 3 PM
Coach Russ Jones
USA Triathlon Lifetime Achievement Recipient
2:18 Marathon USA Olympic Trials Qualifier
- 4:00 PM
- 4:30 PM
SUNDAY
APRIL 30, 2023
Day of the Event
- 5:00 AM
- 5:30 AM
Transition 2 Opens for Duathletes Only
VIP and Raceday Packet Pick-up Opens – VIP Lounge Opens
- 6:30 AM
- 6:50 AM
- 6:55 AM
- 7:00 AM
- 7:30 AM
- 8:00 AM
- 10:15 AM
- 10:30 AM
- 12:30 PM
REGISTRATION PACKAGES
- Premium Souvenir Merchandise
- 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
- 2023 USA Triathlon California State Championships
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Raceday Packet Pickup available for $20.00
(Upgrades available during registration check out)
VIP PACKAGE
- Race Day Packet Pick-Up
- Complimentary Shoe Drop Off at T2
- Complimentary Lakeside Parking
- Access to VIP Lounge Before and After the Race
- VIP Upgrades Available During Registration Check Out
PRICING
OLYMPIC TRIATHLON
1500M SWIM - 40K BIKE - 10K RUN
Open – 9/1/22: $165.00
9/2/22 – 12/1/22: $180.00
12/2/22 – 3/1/23: $195.00
3/2/23 – 4/16/23: $210.00
4/17/23 – Close: $225.00
(Youth Pricing Available)
OLYMPIC DUATHLON
2K RUN - 40K BIKE - 10K RUN
Open – 9/1/22: $130.00
9/2/22 – 12/1/22: $145.00
12/2/22 – 3/1/23: $160.00
3/2/23 – 4/16/23: $175.00
4/17/23 – Close: $190.00
(Youth Pricing Available)
OLYMPIC RELAY
1500M SWIM - 40K BIKE - 10K RUN
Open – 9/1/22: $225.00
9/2/22 – 12/1/22: $250.00
12/2/22 – 3/1/23: $275.00
3/2/23 – 4/16/23: $300.00
4/17/23 – Close: $325.00
OLYMPIC AQUABIKE
1500M Swim - 40K Bike
Open – 9/1/22: $125.00
9/2/22 – 12/1/22 : $140.00
12/2/22 – 3/1/23: $155.00
3/2/23 – 4/16/23: $170.00
4/17/23 – Close: $185.00
(18 and Over)
SPRINT TRIATHLON
750M SWIM - 20K BIKE - 5K RUN
Open – 12/1/22: $130.00
12/2/22 – 3/1/23: $145.00
3/2/23 – 4/16/23: $160.00
4/17/23 – Close: $175.00
(Youth Pricing Available)
SPRINT RELAY
750M SWIM - 20K BIKE
5K RUN
Open – 3/1/23: $225.00
3/2/23 – 4/16/23: $250.00
4/17/23 – Close: $275.00
SPLASH AND DASH
11-15 YR OLDS
Open – 3/1/23: $60.00
3/2/23 – 4/16/23: $65.00
4/17/23 – Close: $70.00
SPLASH AND DASH
7-10 YR OLDS
Open – 3/1/23: $40.00
3/2/23 – 4/16/23: $45.00
4/17/23 – Close: $50.00
5K
Open – 9/1/22: $35.00
9/2/22 – 12/1/22: $40.00
12/2/22 – 3/1/23: $45.00
3/2/23 – 4/16/23: $50.00
4/17/23 – Close: $55.00
(Youth Pricing Available)
PARKING &
COURSE MAPS
SPECTATOR INFO

Lake Mission Viejo is a fantastic venue for friends and family to hang out during the race.
Please visit their website for more information.
SWAG

2023 Shirt* | Medal Design Coming Soon!
*Disclaimer: Final designs may vary.
RACE RESULTS
Breakdown by the Following Categories
TRIATHLON
- Male or Female
- Elite (Pro License Req.), 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 or Female
- 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+
5k
- Male or Female
- 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+
AQUABIKE
- Male or Female
- Age: 39 and under, Age 40 and over
TRIATHLON 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!
Please click the link below and join our team today!
All volunteers will receive a souvenir shirt.
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
Additional details will be emailed out to the participants race week and posted on website and social media.
The race is on April 30, 2023 with packet pick up available on April 28, 2023 at Sports Basement and packet pick up and expo on April 29, 2023 at Lake Mission Viejo.
The Olympic and Sprint Triathlon, Aquabike, 5K and Relay races start and finish at Lake Mission Viejo, 22555 Olympiad Rd, Mission Viejo, CA 92692.
The Duathlon starts at Transition 2 and finishes at Lake Mission Viejo, T2 is located caddy corner of the Saddleback Church Offices, 20532 El Toro Rd, Mission Viejo, CA 92692.
Wave starts are used to lessen the amount of participants in the water at the start.
Friday 4/28/23 – 3-6PM
Sports Basement
10800 Kalama River Ave
Fountain Valley, CA 92708
Saturday 4/29/23 – 12-4PM
Lake Mission Viejo
22555 Olympiad Rd
Mission Viejo, CA 92692
Sunday 4/30/23 – 5:30-7AM
VIP / Race day Pickup / 5K
Lake Mission Viejo
22555 Olympiad Rd
Mission Viejo, CA 92692
Race packet will include your transition wristband, race number, bike number, helmet number, silicone swim cap and timing chip. You’ll also receive your souvenir shirt at packet pick up. Finisher Medals are given at the finish line.
The cut-off time for the swim is 8:30 am. All participants must be on the bike by 8:40 am.
Every athlete that makes the swim cut-off will be allowed to finish, the course may divert to sidewalks towards the end of the event.
The water temp should be around 65° Fahrenheit / 18° Celsius.
The Duathlon starts just outside of T2.
Yes, T1 will be open during the packet pick up and expo hours for setup. Security will be onsite overnight to watch your gear.
Sports Basement is offering wetsuit and bike rentals. Please reach out to them to coordinate:
714.587.2112
shop.sportsbasement.com
Total elevation gain for the Olympic bike is approximately 1738′.
Aid stations are at approximately mile 1.5, mile 3 and mile 4.5. Each aid station will have a restroom.
The Bike course will have one aid station at the top of Santiago Canyon.
The 5K course will have one aid station.
Unfortunately no. We do, however, offer deferrals up until March 19, 2023 for a $45.00 processing fee. Please contact us at [email protected]
The Orange County Triathlon is proud to partner with National and Local Charities.
Yes, availability pending, please email [email protected]
CHARITY PARTNER
Updated partner coming soon!
VENDOR
SPACE
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6' Table & Chair
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10 x 10
CANOPY
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ELECTRICITY
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