Race Information

Introduction

The Mission Bay Triathlon celebrates the first triathlon in history, the Mission Bay Triathlon, was held in 1974 as a run-bike-swim-run event on Fiesta Island by the San Diego Track Club. The race consisted of over 5 miles of running, 5miles of cycling and 600 yards of swimming. In 2012, 1600 competitors from around the country will return to Mission Bay and celebrate triathlon. Join us at the birthplace of the sport!

Race Features

Chip Timing (5 splits)
Technical T-Shirt
Virtual Goodie Bag
Continental Breakfast
Beer Garden
Entertainment
On-Line Results
Finisher Pin
Awards 3 Deep for Triathlon
Course Info Presentations
Points for KOZ Multisport Points Series
Race Photos Available On-Line

Pre-Race Check In

It is now MANDATORY that you bring your ID to the pre-race check-ins. We will need to check your ID when we receive your waiver.

All athletes must attend the mandatory race check-in to pick up their own race materials. We do not allow friend or family members to pick up athletes bibs. Athletes will sign the race waiver and pick up their timing chip, race numbers, swim cap and t-shirt.

Check-in is at Ski Beach (The race site) in Mission Bay on Saturday, September 29, 2012 from 9:30 am to 3:30 pm.

If you are unable to attend, choose the mail back option or VIP check-in.

THERE IS A $10 LATE PACKET PICK UP FEE ON RACE MORNING

Event Timeline:

Saturday, September 29 , 2012 - Expo and Packet Pickup

9:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.

9:30 am - 3:30 pm: Mandatory Pre-Race Check In at Ski Beach in Mission Bay

11:00am - 3:45 pm: Bike Check in at Ski Beach in Mission Bay

Sunday, September 30, 2012 - Race Day

5:00 am: Parking Lot Opens
5:45 am: Transition area opens / Late Check-In Starts / Body Marking Begins
6:25 am: Final Instructions at Swim Start -Transition Area Closed
6:35 am: Swim Starts
10:00 am: Awards presentations (approximate times)
11:00 am: Transition area closes. Directions / Parking

Mail Back Option

Coming in from out of town or can't make it to check in on Saturday? For a fee of $15- Receive your race materials in the mail, EXCEPT FOR YOUR TIMING CHIP AND T-SHIRT, at least 5 days prior to the race. You do not need to attend the pre-race check in. Your timing chip will be available for you at the VIP booth on race morning. You will need to return a signed waiver by mail and pick up your t-shirt at the finish. Entries must be received by September 4, 2012 NO EXCEPTIONS!

VIP Option

For a fee of $30 your race numbers, swim cap, and t-shirt will be ready for your pick-up on race morning. Pre-race check in is not mandatory, you will check-in on race morning at the VIP check-in table. You will sign a waiver and pick up your race materials. VIP athletes have reserved bike racks with their names in the transition area. VIP athletes also receive a free 5 minute sports massage from Cassidy's Massage Clinic at the finish line.