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Trick or Tri

October 27, 2018 · Irwindale, CA

Distance: Half IM Distance, Olympic Distance, Sprint Distance

The 2018 TRIck or Tri Presented is a triathlon and running event  on Saturday, October 27, 2018 at the 836-acre Santa Fe Recreational Area in Irwindale, which boasts a serene 70-acre lake and is considered one of the best hidden jewels in Southern California at the foot of the San Gabriel Mountains. 

TRIck or Tri sets a new standard relative to athlete safety, venue selection and creature comforts for individuals, teams & charities. Race options include HALF, Olympic, Olympic Relay, Olympic Aquabike as well as a 10K and 5K run/walk costume contest.  Everyone gets to race!

Reasons to race TRIck or TRI

  1. PR COURSE.  Designed as the fastest course in California.

  2. NO CARS!.  A safe bike course closed to vehicular traffic.

  3. AFFORDABLE RACE FEES.  Early-bird pricing of only $100 for the 70.3 Mile, $75 for the Olympic and $50 for the Sprint.

  4. ISLAND SWIM.  70.3 Mile & Olympic-distance athletes circumnavigate Boney island.

  5. FREE COACHING.  Popular monthly on-course coached clinics.

  6. HOPE, SWEAT & CURES.  Athletes can race for City of Hope’s great cause.

  7. CREATURE COMFORTS.  Convenient parking and race morning packet pickup.

  8. BLING.  2018 “Tri Ghost” medal

  9. FREE PHOTOS.  Free professional quality photos.

  10. LA’s ONLY 70.3 MILE DISTANCE

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pre-race course post-race