Weekend warriors, endurance athletes and Olympic hopefuls have the opportunity to race along the city’s shoreline during the Long Beach Legacy Triathlon on July 20 & 21.
Adding onto the region’s storied Olympic history, this year’s triathlon competitors will participate on the proposed triathlon race course for the 2028 Summer Olympics & Paralympics.
People who sign up for the triathlon will have the choice to compete individually, as a relay team member or as part of the triathlon’s Corporate Challenge.
Competitors in the Corporate Challenge will raise a minimum of $250 per person as various company teams go head-to-head in a fundraising challenge. The 2024 Long Beach Legacy Triathlon will benefit Children’s Hospital of Los Angeles (CHLA), with proceeds going towards the Pediatric Cancer Research Program.
Beginner athletes are advised to participate in the shorter Sprint Distance category, while the Olympic Distance category is for the more seasoned endurance competitors.
Organized by triathlon company supertri [sic] in partnership with USA Triathlon (USAT), this event is a way for athletes of all ages and abilities to race in a professional atmosphere.
“With supertri now hosting age group events in major US cities like Chicago and Long Beach, we see a bright future ahead with expanding the sport and making it accessible to all.” said Michael D’hulst, CEO and Co-Founder of supertri in a public statement. “The Long Beach Legacy Triathlon announcement is significant for U.S. short course triathlon, as we commit to a long-term partnership with USAT to deliver a world-class event at the venue that will house the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics. With our previous efforts in raising $18 million for Children’s Hospital Los Angeles with the Malibu Triathlon, we believe this race will pave the way for our success in the years ahead!”
Sunday is the primary race day, while Saturday’s festivities will include a beach clean-up, appearances from Olympic athletes, a racing expo and the Splash & Dash.
This year’s race options for the Long Beach Legacy Triathlon are as follows:
- Sprint Distance
- Distance: 750 meter swim, 20 kilometer bike, 5 kilometer run
- Categories: Individual, Relay and Corporate Challenge
- Olympic Distance
- Distance: 1.5 kilometer swim, 40 kilometer bike, 10 kilometer run
- Categories: Individual, Relay and Corporate Challenge
- Splash & Dash*
- Ages: Kids 7 to 18 years old
- Distance: 100 meter open water swim and a 0.5 mile run
- Tot Trot
- Ages: Kids 3 to 12 years old
- Distance: 50 yard dash (children ages 3-7), 100 yard dash (children ages 8-12)
*Taking place Saturday, July 20.
To learn more about Long Beach Legacy Triathlon or to register for one of the triathlon competitions, visit legacylongbeach.com
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