Saturday, August 8, 2026 – Packet Pickup at Sports Basement South Bay
Location: 14351 Hindry Avenue Hawthorne, CA 90250
12:00 pm Packet Pickup Opens
12:30 pm – 3:30 pm Triathlon Info Clinics, Raffles & Free Bike Safety Check
4:00 pm Packet Pickup Closes
We STRONGLY RECOMMEND that you pick up you packet on Saturday to avoid early morning lines on Sunday.
Packet Pickup Requirements:
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You must pick up your own packet.
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You must show a valid photo ID and your have your bib number to pick up your packet.
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USAT annual members must also bring their current USAT membership card.
Relay Teams:
Each relay team member must pick up their own packet individually.
Sunday, August 9, 2026 – Race Day
5:15 am Transition Area Opens – Packet Pickup Opens – Body Marking Open
6:30 Registration Closes – Packet Pickup Ends
6:40 Mandatory Pre Race Instructions and National Anthem at Main Stage
6:50 am Transition Area Closes
7:00 am Race Starts
9:00 am Transition Area Re-Opens
9:45 am Awards
10:15 am All bikes need to be out of Transition Area
2026 Wave Start Schedule
| Time | Wave # | Cap Color | Divisions |
| 7:00 | 1 | Neon Yellow | Males 14- 29 |
| 7:06 | 2 | Red | Males 30–34 |
| 7:12 | 3 | Powder Blue | Males 35–39 |
| 7:18 | 4 | Royal Blue | Males 40–44 |
| Male Mountain Bike | |||
| 7:24 | 5 | Silver | Males 45–54 |
| 7:30 | 6 | Green | Males 55+ |
| 7:36 | 7 | Navy Blue | Relay Team Swimmers |
| Thunderthighs | |||
| Clydesdale | |||
| 7:42 | 8 | Neon Pink | Females 14 – 34 |
| 7:48 | 9 | Purple | Athena |
| Females 35–44 | |||
| 7:54 | 10 | White | Females 45+ |
| Female Mountain Bike |