This
race is one of the most beautiful in the world. The course
is known for its calm Pacific Ocean swim. Santa Barbara’s
oceanfront is protected by the Channel Islands which lie just
15 to 20 miles off shore. The bike route leads you from the
heart of Santa Barbara through the neighboring towns of Montecito
and Carpinteria. If you’re watching where your going you’ll
see some of the most exclusive neighborhoods and gorgeous mountainsides
on the West Coast. You’ll also be wowed by the run course
which incorporates the entire Santa Barbara oceanfront bike
path, which leads you along seven miles of coastal views. As
you cross the finish line you will be greeted by our volunteers
and exuberant spectators welcoming you to the beach party.
S
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1
Mile Swim: The Pacific
Ocean swim parallels the beach. The average water temperature
is 64 degrees and wetsuits are recommended.
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34
Mile Bike:
Obey all traffic laws – this
is an open course.
Safety is our first concern. This spectacular bike course starts and finishes
with a flat and fast two mile straightaway. The middle section is somewhat
technical and includes three mandatory stops (race officials
and CHP officers at each stop);disqualifications
will be strictly enforced. There will be a water bottle transfer at
approximately mile 15.
R
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10
Mile Run: Most of
the run is on a bike path. The rest is on residential streets
that are open to traffic. Please obey traffic laws. There
are a few awesome inclines but the route starts and finishes
with a flat and fast two mile leg. There will be water
stations at each mile.
2004
Maps are posted.
There
is a change in this years Long Course Bike Course.
Jameson Road is closed due to a bridge reconstruction project.
The New Course
will stay the same until you reach North Jameson Road.
There will be a detour on North Jameson making a LEFT turn on HIXON. Continue
along HIXON as it becomes SAN LEANDRO LN. A RIGHT turn within the
next 0.1 mile to continue on SAN LEANDRO LN. all the way to Sheffield. At the
STOP sign turn LEFT onto Sheffield and continue as before.
Click
here for a map of the Sprint Course and Long Course
this
is an open course.
Safety is our first concern. This spectacular bike course starts and finishes
with a flat and fast two mile straightaway. The middle section is somewhat
technical and includes three mandatory stops (race officials
and CHP officers at each stop);disqualifications
will be strictly enforced. There will be a water bottle transfer at
approximately mile 15.
