Tritonman

Mark your calendars for February 28th and March 1st, 2026 for the long awaited return of Tritonman! We will feature a Draft Legal Race on February 28th, part of USAT's NDTR series, and a classic sprint triathlon on March 1st.

The race will once again be hosted at Mission Bay and Fiesta Island, home of the first triathlon! Course details can be found on the tabs at the top of the page.

Tritonman is not just a race, it's an event.

On February 28th and March 1st, 2026, the UC San Diego Triathlon Team will host the 18th annual Tritonman at the site of history's first modern triathlon. Starting in 1974, the San Diego Track Club put on the first-ever Mission Bay Triathlon (consisting of a run-bike-swim-run) right here on our Fiesta Island race site. UCSD is proud to continue that legacy today with Tritonman: a 750m swim, 21K bike, and 5K run. We will have two USAT-Sanctioned races: an Elite Development Draft Legal Sprint on Saturday and a beginner friendly Classic Sprint on Sunday.

Tritonman offers one of the only open-water swim race opportunities before the conference championships in the WCCTC circuit. Plus, we've got the flattest, fastest closed bike course around. We feature collegiate athletes from up and down the west coast, local racers from San Diego (consistently ranked as the #1 city in the country for the sport of triathlon), along with enthusiasts and elites alike from all across the country.

Our Philosophy

Triathletes come from a lot of different backgrounds. Ultimately, we’re united in our desire to work hard and improve. We’d like to think that extends to our events, too. Our race is entirely run by hardworking student volunteers. From equipment rentals to permits and lifeguards, every dollar we collect in race fees goes to support our team. We are proud to say that UCSD Triathlon has grown immensely in recent years. We appreciate your support in our mission to continue bringing new faces to the sport, even in the face of continued university cutbacks.

Sustainability

Throughout the past 17 years, the UCSD Triathlon team has made a commitment to hosting the most sustainable event possible. As student-athletes, we aim to shape a greener, healthier tomorrow by leading the way to more sustainable athletics and events. We hope to use our position as athletes and role models to make both a positive social and environmental impact by choosing sustainability as a priority in every decision we make leading up to Tritonman.

Looking Forward

Our goal is to better our event every year. This year, that means bringing you more coverage of our race, exclusive prizes from our sponsors, and same-day release of times. As a whole; a bigger, better expo! We want your race-day experience to be fantastic. If you have questions or concerns about any aspect of Tritonman, we welcome you to contact us .