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Santa Barbara Triathlon
Everything you need to know about the 2010
Santa Barbara Triathlon
WHAT
The Santa Barbara Triathlon presented by Montecito Bank & Trust is in its 29th year. This year’s event will
attract 2,000 triathletes and thousands of spectators. The event weekend includes a long course on Saturday and
two shorter sprint courses on Sunday. While challenging themselves physically in the Pacific Ocean, along scenic
country lanes and oceanside roads, spectators enjoy the breathtaking sights of the Channel Islands and Santa Barbara’s
cliffs and beaches. A beach festival with music, food and entertainment awaits the triathletes as they cross the finish
line. The event is free for the public to attend.
Since the inception of the Santa Barbara Triathlon, philanthropy has been an integral part of the event. This year
the official charity will be the Teddy Bear Cancer Foundation. The triathlon aims to raise $50,000 for Teddy Bear
this year, adding to the more than $400,000 in charitable donations to local nonprofits the Triathlon has made to date.
WHEN
Friday, August 27, 2010 – Sports Expo and Packet Pick-Up
11:30am to 6:00pm – The Santa Barbara Triathlon Sports Expo is a great venue to find the latest in high tech sports gear,
sport drinks, motivational clubs, training resources and more. You will have the opportunity to meet athletes and spectators
and have a nice lunch on the beach at the East Beach Grill. At the same time Athlete Packet Pick up will be taking place.
Saturday, August 28, 2010 – Long Course
7:00am – The Long Course consists of a 1 mile swim, 34 mile bike and a 10 mile run. The race starts and finishes at East
Beach. The swim, bike and run are all out and back courses with the transition area at east beach. The swim parallels the
beach in the direction of Sterns Wharf. The bike course makes it way towards CA-192 and follows the highway to the 150 where
cyclist’s turnaround and head back to transition. The run is a quick jaunt to Las Positas and back. The long course has entries
for Age-Groupers, Relay Teams and a unique category aptly named, Just-For-Fun, for all those who would like to enjoy their
Saturday and do just that, have fun.
Sunday, August 29, 2010 – Co-Ed and Women-Only Sprint Course
7:00am - The Co-Ed and Women’s Only Sprint Course both consist of a 500 yard swim, 6 mile bike and 2 mile run. The Sprint
Course will begin at 7:00am with the Women’s-Only Sprint Course commencing at approximately 8:15am. Like the long course, all
three legs of the race are out-and-backs with the transition area at East Beach. Both courses follow the same routes as the
Long Course only with the turnarounds coming sooner to accompany the shorter distances.
WHERE
Cabrillo Arts Pavilion/Bathhouse (East Beach)
1118 E. Cabrillo Boulevard
Santa Barbara, CA 93103
MAKE A DONATION
Give a Kid a "Bear Hug"
Support kids with cancer by purchasing "Bear Hugs" in any of our branches during the
month of August and your donations will go twice as far. For the entire month of August, Montecito Bank & Trust will match
donations up to $5,000. As the presenting sponsor of the Santa Barbara Triathlon, we’re doing our part to help the Triathlon
reach its goal to raise $50,000 for the Teddy Bear Cancer Foundation. That's a race we can all help win. Stop by one of our
branches to give your hug today.
For a list of our branch locations and hours click here.
VOLUNTEER AT THE EVENT
The Triathlon recruits 400 volunteers each year, which provides all of us “non-triathletes” with another way to get involved.
Volunteering at the event is a great way to enjoy all the action, up-close and personal. Shifts are available from 5:30am to
3pm on Saturday and Sunday. Click here to sign up and for a list of available volunteer
opportunities.
COMPETE IN THE EVENT
This event sells out every year. If you’re thinking about competing, don’t hesitate, sign up now. To find out if there are
still entries available for the 2010 Santa Barbara Triathlon Sprint and Long Courses
click here.
FOR MORE INFORMATION ABOUT THE...
Teddy Bear Cancer Foundation - Click here to visit their website.
Santa Barbara Triathlon - Click here to visit their website.
To read the Santa Barbara Triathlon's most recent press release
- Click here (Adobe PDF).