Olympic Distance
One and a half kilometers at Alamitos Beach. Forty kilometers of flat, closed roads through downtown Long Beach. Ten kilometers on the beachfront. Olympic distance is the standard that defines the complete triathlete.
Sunday at Long Beach. This is where commitment becomes reality.
Queen Mary to the Boardwalk
1.5 Kilometers at Alamitos Beach.
The Olympic swim is the real test. One and a half kilometers at Alamitos Beach. Breakwater-sheltered water, but real distance. This is where your open water training pays off.
Two loops with beach entry. Lifeguard support throughout. Clear sightlines. Calm conditions. By the time you exit the water, you’ll have proven your endurance to yourself.
Train in open water before race day. Build the confidence that comes from making the distance routine.
Forty Kilometers of Championship Racing.
Forty kilometers on flat, closed roads through downtown Long Beach. Ocean Boulevard. Shoreline Drive. Past the Aquarium of the Pacific. The bike course is where the race is decided.
This is championship-caliber racing on a championship-caliber course. Fast athletes push hard. Smart athletes pace for the 10K run. The flat terrain rewards every watt.
By kilometer 30, you'll understand why athletes choose Olympic distance at Long Beach.
Ten Kilometers to the Beachfront Finish.
You've swum 1.5 kilometers. You've raced 40 kilometers on closed roads. Now the 10K is yours. Flat beachfront running with the Pacific Ocean as your backdrop.
The run is where Olympic distance reveals who trained and who just showed up. Ten kilometers of honest running. Aid stations. Spectator support. The finish line growing closer with every stride.
Cross that line knowing you raced the full Olympic distance at Long Beach. That's an achievement that defines you as a triathlete.
FAQs
Alamitos Beach water temperature in July is typically in the low 60s to 70s°F. Water temperature will be measured the morning of the race and communicated to all athletes.
Wetsuits are recommended for comfort at typical Long Beach water temperatures. Under USAT rules, wetsuits are permitted and will not affect awards eligibility at these temperatures.
All athletes must be off the bike course by 10:15 AM. Overall course cutoff times will be confirmed closer to race day. Check official race communications for the latest information.
Our water safety team includes fully qualified lifeguards and kayak support on course. If you experience difficulty, lie on your back and raise your arm. A kayak will come to you. The swim takes place in the breakwater-sheltered waters of Alamitos Beach.
Yes. A test swim session is available on Saturday before race day. Check official race communications for exact timing and location.
Sprint
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Corporate Challenge Sprint
Corporate Challenge Olympic
