Thursday, October 29, 2026 – Early Packet Pickup:
TBD, San Luis Obispo
4:00 pm to 7:00 pm Packet Pickup (packets are not mailed)
NO ID, NO RACE, NO EXCEPTIONS. – USAT RULE
You must pick up your own packet; relays only need one person per relay to check in
Under no circumstances may an athlete pick up a packet for another person.
Saturday, October 31, 2026 – Packet Pickup *Halloween costumes encouraged*
COLEMAN PARK, MORRO BAY
3:00 pm to 6:00 pm* Packet Pickup (packets are not mailed)
5:00 pm to 5:30 pm Pre-Race Briefing/Q&A Session (meet near Packet Pickup area).
If you rented a kayak through us, it will be staged for you on race day.
*Time moved earlier to accommodate Halloween festivities
NO ID, NO RACE, NO EXCEPTIONS. – USAT RULE
You must pick up your own packet; relays only need one person per relay to check in
Under no circumstances may an athlete pick up a packet for another person.
Sunday, November 1, 2026 – Event Day:
ALL PARKING MUST BE AT THE MORRO ROCK PARKING AREA
Coleman Park, Morro Bay – Start, finish and transition areas are all located here.
6:00 am Transition opens. Kayak/SUP staging opens. Packet Pickup opens. Arrive early to ensure parking and ample time to set up your tri gear.
7:00 am Festival Area opens
7:45 am Transition Closes. Packet Pickup closes.
7:45 am Pre-Event Briefing at Swim Start
8:00 am Rolling Swim Starts
8:30 am 5K Run Start
12:00 pm Awards/Giveaways
Rolling Swim Start *NEW*
- Kayak/SUP
- Olympic distances
- Sprint distances
*Swimmers will receive swim caps at packet pickup
Festival Area:
7:00 am-1:00 pm | Open to the public, so it’s a great place for spectators and members of the public to hang out before, during, and after the race. We’ll have the best views of the Finish Line and food trucks, vendors, non-profits, giveaways, race merch, and more!
10:00 am-1 pm | Beer and Cider: For those 21+ (athletes and general public), join us for a cold alcoholic beverage! Must show a valid government ID.
Each 21+ MB Tri participant gets a free beer/cider on us. For those who prefer non-alcoholic beverages, we will have some options available.
