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OLYMPIC TRIATHLON | SPRINT TRIATHLON | DUATHLON
RELAY | AQUABIKE | SPLASH & DASH | 5K

LAKE MISSION VIEJO

APRIL 27, 2025

challenge. fun. friends.

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

1500 Meters Olympic | 750 Meters Sprint 

Through the calm waters of Lake Mission Viejo with full lifeguard support and comfortable wave sizes

 

BIKE

40K Olympic | 20K Sprint 

Olympic course heads up and down Santiago Canyon

Sprint course stays in Mission Viejo near the Lake

Close-up of the foot of a young man cycling.

RUN

10K Olympic | 5K Sprint 

On the trails and surface streets near Lake Mission Viejo with aid stations about every mile.

 

CELEBRATE

with friends and family at beautiful Lake Mission Viejo

 

SCHEDULE OF EVENTS

SATURDAY
APRIL 26, 2025

Day Before the Event

 
Race Packet Pick up opens at Lake Mission Viejo
22555 Olympiad Rd, Mission Viejo, CA 92692

Transition 1 opens for bike drop off and setup at Lake Mission Viejo (OPTIONAL)
Transition 2 Opens (Olympic Distance Only)
Mandatory Shoe Drop and T2 Setup for Olympic Individual Athletes and Olympic Aquabike Athletes
Optional for those that purchased VIP or Raceday Packet Pickup
Course Talk and Q and A provided by:
Coach Russ Jones
USA Triathlon Lifetime Achievement Recipient
2:18 Marathon USA Olympic Trials Qualifier
Race Packet Pick up, Expo and Transition 1 Close
Transition 2 Closes

SUNDAY
APRIL 27, 2025

Day of the Event

 
Gate opens at Lake Mission Viejo
Transition 1 Opens
Transition 2 Opens for Duathletes Only
VIP and Raceday Packet Pick-up Opens – VIP Lounge Opens
5K Run/Walk Starts at Lake Mission Viejo
Course Talk at Swim Start
Transition Areas Close
First Wave of Olympic Triathlon and Duathlon Start (Duathlon Starts at Transition 2). Followed by additional waves including the Olympic Aquabike and Relays.
First Wave of Sprint Triathlon followed by additional waves of Sprint Athletes and Relays.
Expo Opens at Lake Mission Viejo
Transition 2 Opens for Athlete Gear Pickup
Youth Splash and Dash Starts at Lake Mission Viejo
Awards Ceremony
Transition 2 Closes

REGISTRATION PACKAGES

BASIC
PACKAGE

All the Goodies included in the Registration

VIP PACKAGE

SIGN UP FOR VIP

INDIVIDUAL OR RELAY TEAM

RACES

OLYMPIC TRIATHLON
1500M SWIM - 40K BIKE - 10K RUN

OLYMPIC DUATHLON
2K RUN - 40K BIKE - 10K RUN

OLYMPIC RELAY
1500M SWIM - 40K BIKE - 10K RUN

SPRINT TRIATHLON
750M SWIM - 20K BIKE - 5K RUN

OLYMPIC AQUABIKE
1500M Swim - 40K Bike

SPRINT RELAY
750M SWIM - 20K BIKE
5K RUN

SPRINT AQUABIKE
750M SWIM - 20K BIKE

5K
FAMILY FRIENLDY RUN/WALK

SPLASH AND DASH
11-15 YR OLDS

SPLASH AND DASH
7-10 YR OLDS

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

2024 Shirt

*Disclaimer: Final designs may vary.

RACE RESULTS

Breakdown by the Following Categories

TRIATHLON

DUATHLON

5k

AQUABIKE

TRIATHLON RELAY

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!

HOTEL RESERVATIONS

PLAN YOUR STAY

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 27, 2025.  Early check in and bike setup is available April 26, 2025.

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.

Around 7am. 

Official start times will be available race week.

Wave starts are used to lessen the amount of participants in the water at the start.

Saturday 4/26/25 – 12-4PM

Lake Mission Viejo / Finish Line

Sunday 4/27/25 – 5:30-7AM 

VIP / Race day Pickup / 5K 

Lake Mission Viejo

22555 Olympiad Rd

Mission Viejo, CA 92692TBD

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.

It’s approximately 300′ from the swim exit to the transition area.

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.

Yes, Setting up T2 is mandatory unless you’ve purchased VIP or Race day pickup. T2 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 for a $45.00 processing fee.  Any deferral request must be submitted by 3/28/24. 

Please contact us at [email protected].

The Orange County Triathlon is proud to partner with National and Local Charities.

CHARITY PARTNER

Updated partner coming soon!

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