Mermaid Triathlon & Duathlon Capitola

2023 EVENT POSTONED TO 2024. Due to the winter storm damage to the Capitola Wharf, the beach area where the swim is hosted will have limited beach access in October. The decision has been made to postpone the in-person event.
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The Mermaid Tri & Du Capitola is one of the best all women triathlons on the West Coast. Capitola offers an ocean swim around the wharf, views of the Pacific Ocean, fun bike course featuring a gradual climb into the coastal redwoods, followed by a run on the ocean bluff overlooking Capitola Village. All participants receive a stylish women’s cut shirt, custom finisher’s necklace, and post race food.

The Mermaid Triathlon & Duathlon is the longest running women’s triathlon in California. Perfect for the 1st time triathlete! Capitola offers an ocean swim around the wharf, views of the Pacific Ocean, fun bike course featuring a gradual climb into the coastal redwoods, followed by a run on the ocean bluff overlooking Capitola Village.

** NEW 5K “Fun” Run: The 5k run is for Mermaids and Mermen! The run starts on the wharf and finishes on the beach! Great for friends, family and spectators.

** NEW Sprint Aquabike: The Aquabike is a swim/bike event that does the sprint swim and sprint bike course. The Aquabike finishes in the transition zone after the bike.

Triathlon, Duathlon, Aquabike and Virtual participants receive a stylish women’s cut shirt, custom finisher’s medal & necklace.

5K Run participants will get a “Find Your Happy Pace” medal & necklace and can choose from a Merman or Mermaid shirt from our Mermaid Apparel booth.