Overview

EVENT CANCELED FOR 2020

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Click here to see our deferment, credit and refund policies based on the cancellation.

We are excited for the 7th Annual Oakland Triathlon Festival in Jack London Square!

An urban race of this kind is very unique and local support is what makes it possible. The Oakland Triathlon continues to allow individuals, teams and corporate groups the ability to achieve their goals through a fun environment and beautiful venue. Enjoy the race, the city, and community while you create your goals around the Oakland Triathlon!

Weather: Click Here (10-day forecast)

(10-day forecast) 6:45am - Start Time

Olympic Distances: 1.5k Swim - 40k Bike - 10k Run

Sprint Distances: 1/2 Mile Swim - 12.45 Mile Bike - 3.1 Mile Run

Registration Categories

Individual

Clydesdale & Athena

Military/Fire/Police (required to bring active military, fire, or police ID)

Triathlon Club

Aqua-Bike (swim-bike)

Pro/Elite

Relay (male, female, or coed 2 or 3 person team)

Registration includes

Free Race Photos

Custom Silicone Swim Cap

Custom Event Branded T-Shirt

Custom Finishers Medal

Custom 25oz Water Bottle

Free Post-Race Feast and Beer!!!

Professional Race Day announcer

Race Results Posted on Race Day

Great Live Music

Race Divisions

Age groups male & female (awards will be given 3 deep)

13-15, 16-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75-79, 80-84, 85-89

Female-Athena (over 165 lbs)

Male-Clydesdale (over 220 lbs.)

USA Triathlon age groups are assigned based on your age as of December 31st of the race year.

Avg. Water Temperature

Approx. water temperature in August: 66-68 degrees

Transition Area

First come first serve, triathlon clubs and teams will have designated rack space.

Confirmed Triathletes

All athletes should arrive at least 1.5 hours early. This year’s event will begin on time so please be prepared.



Bike Check

USA Productions highly recommends getting your bike checked and tuned prior to the race. Mechanics will be on hand in the transition area for any technical needs and on course for bike support.

Preparing for the Race

Be sure to listen to race day announcers. providing important announcements throughout the day.

Race Tattoos & Bibs

Athletes will be responsible for applying the race tattoo (bib number-left arm) that is provided in your packet. Apply your Race Tattoo on the left side of your body. Remember it is mandatory that you wear your colored swim cap, apply your adhesive bike bib and wear your run bib during the run portion of the race.

After the Race

All racers will finish at one of the BEST PARTIES AROUND. All participants will enjoy free catered food. Fixings include fresh fruit and bagels, granola cereal, burritos and free beer from Bare Bottle Brewery.

Race day announcer will keep all who attend informed of all the post-race festivities. The Awards ceremony will begin at approx. 10:15 a.m.

Relay Teams

Participants have the option to enter the Olympic or Sprint distance triathlon as a relay team, consisting of 2–3 people. Team members share a single timing chip, which is passed from one team member to another in transition. The registration fee is for the entire team and the captain will need to pay this fee at the time of registration. The captain will invite each team member to join the team online and purchase or add their USA Triathlon membership at the time of joining the relay team. Prizes will be awarded for fastest all male, all female and mixed category teams, 3 deep.

Post Race Massage

Sports massage services will be provided after the race for free.