Hermosa Beach Triathlon

The Hermosa Beach Triathlon at Hermosa Beach features a fun and safe, beginner-oriented course.  The race starts with a cool, refreshing ocean swim (wetsuits are recommended). The swim is followed by a 10 mile bike course which begins by a small climb up Pier Ave. and then heads up Valley Dr. toward Manhattan Beach.  The course is generally a smooth loop along Valley Dr. and Ardmore Ave. There will be lots of volunteers and it is always very well marked.  The run course is out-and-back with scenic ocean views, on paved roads.  If you are a beginner this race is an excellent way to start in the sport of triathlon!

Date: July 9th, 2017

Race Time: 7:00am

Location:Hermosa Beach Pier

Address:1 Pier Ave, Hermosa Beach, CA 90254

SWIM: 1/4 mile ocean swim – Expect water temp 67°-70°
BIKE: 10 mile bike – 3 laps on a fun 3.3 mile rolling loop
RUN: 3 mile run – out and back on the strand

Course Notes

SWIM

The 1/4 mile swim runs parallel to the beach. It starts and ends south of the pier. Pay careful attention to the race announcements and the information board for correct wave starts. Wetsuits are recommended. Water temp will be between 67-70 degrees.

BIKE

The 10 mile bike course begins by a small climb up Pier Ave. and then heads up Valley Dr. toward Manhattan Beach. The course is generally a smooth loop along Valley Dr. and Ardmore Ave. You will do three complete laps before coming back down Pier Ave. To avoid confusion a brightly colored board will be placed at the intersection of Pier Ave. and Valley Drive. DO NOT TURN DOWN PIER AVE. UNTIL YOU HAVE COMPLETED 3 FULL LAPS. Please note: Use extreme caution on the bike. Valley and Ardmore are very narrow streets and passing will be difficult. However, passing outside of the cone line will results in an immediate disqualification.

RUN

The 3 mile run course is out and back north on The Strand. The run course is a paved run. Stay to your right on the run.