Pacific Coast Triathlon/Duathlon

September 17, 2023 · Newport Beach, CA

Distance: .5 mile swim, 12 mile bike, 3 mile run

Probably one of the most scenic races in the country. Located at Crystal Cove, you’ll have trouble finding a better race venue so bring the family to hang out on the beach!

The Pacific Coast Triathlon starts at with a beautiful swim in Crystal Cove State Beach. The bike course rolls along a closed Pacific Coast Hwy. The run course runs on the Crystal Cove Path that overlooks the ocean on one side and Pacific Coast Highway on the other. The run takes you through the historical cottages and, if the tides cooperate, the run goes along the beach and back up the path for an amazing finish overlooking the ocean.

Triathlon: 1/2 Mile Swim, 12 Mile Bike, 3 Mile Run
Duathlon: 1/2 Mile Run, 12 Mile Bike, 3 Mile Run

Be sure to hang out after and take in the the great vibe of the Pacific Coast Triathlon!

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Submitted by jsteen00

May 25, 2012

Review

This is a great local sprint. I don’t know how the course could be any better. If I were really picky, I’d say I’d prefer the bike course to be one longer loop.

The ocean swim is in a nice cove, and the waves are usually minimal. If you’ve never swam through kelp, it may be a new experience for you.

The run up to T1 is a steep, asphalt trail, and it’s usually lined with spectators. Some people had shoes or sandals set out at the bottom.

The bike is great. It’s a two loop course along PCH, which is closed to traffic for this race. There’s never any long flat sections, mostly rollers.

The run course is a scenic trail along the coast. Depending on the conditions of the trails, part of the course has actually been along the sand in past years.

Occasionally, there will be pros and former pros racing here too.

As far as the course goes, this is one of my favorite short races.
The downer with this race is the parking and logistics. Because of limited parking, you need to park 1-2 miles away and bike in. There is a carpool lot, but it closes early.

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