People’s Triathlon Series The Grand Finale
Mission Bay.
A sea swim. A waterfront ride. A finish line worth chasing.
16 May 2027
7:00 am — 11:00 am
Mission Bay
Flat, fast and full of atmosphere.
A sea swim off the beach, a flat ride along the waterfront and a run with the crowds cheering you home. Mission Bay is made for finding your rhythm and seeing what you’ve got, with supporters never far from the action.
Whether you’re lining up for your first triathlon, chasing a quick Sprint or taking on the Olympic distance, there’s a race here for you. Choose yours below, bring your cheer squad and leave time for a post-race coffee. Mission Bay has that bit covered.
Distances on offer
Seven ways to join us. Open a race below for the details.
Olympic TriathlonSwim 1.5km · Bike 40km · Run 10km
The classic Olympic-distance challenge, Mission Bay style. Start with a sea swim off the beach, lock into a flat, fast waterfront ride, then bring it home on a run lined with plenty of support. A proper step up in distance, a serious PB chance, or the perfect test before your next big one.
Swim1.5 km
Bike40 km
Run10 km
Sprint TriathlonSwim 500m · Bike 20km · Run 5km
A shorter swim, a scenic ride and a 5km run to finish. The Sprint is a great next step after your first triathlon, with plenty of room to push the pace if you’re here to race.
Swim500 m
Bike20 km
Run5 km
Try-A-TriathlonSwim 100m · Bike 10km · Run 2km
Your first triathlon starts here. A 100m swim, 10km ride and 2km run give you a taste of all three disciplines over our shortest triathlon distance. Take it at your pace and enjoy that first finish-line feeling.
Swim100 m
Bike10 km
Run2 km
Olympic DuathlonBike 40km · Run 10km
Make the ride and run your main event. This bike–run race starts with 40km on the bike before a 10km run to the finish. A solid challenge for anyone who wants to put their cycling and running together.
Bike40 km
Run10 km
Sprint DuathlonBike 20km · Run 5km
Two disciplines, one finish line. Ride 20km, then swap the bike for your running shoes and finish with 5km on foot. A shorter bike–run option for first-timers and a sharp race for those chasing a time.
Bike20 km
Run5 km
Olympic AquabikeSwim 1.5km · Bike 40km
Give the swim and bike your full attention. Start with a 1.5km sea swim, then take on the 40km coastal and countryside ride. Your race is complete after the bike leg — time to cheer the runners home.
Swim1.5 km
Bike40 km
Sprint AquabikeSwim 500m · Bike 20km
A 500m sea swim followed by a 20km ride makes for a compact coastal challenge. A great way to pair your swimming and cycling, with your race finished after the bike leg.
Swim500 m
Bike20 km
Registration fee: A $5 fee, charged by the registration provider, applies to all races.
A coach in your corner
A little Tune-Up.
A lot more confidence.
Before the start or after the finish, talk swim, bike or run with a Tune-Up coach. Walk up, take the next available spot and leave with something to work on.
Meet your Tune-Up coachThe details that matter
Your race.
All sorted.
Find your route, check the times and arrive ready to go.
Still have a question?Course maps
Race 4 - Mission Bay
Bike
Race 4 - Mission Bay
Run
Entry prices & what’s included
Race timetable
Event Day General Info
Event location
Mission Bay Beach
Mission Bay
Course cut-off times
Bike cut-off9:30am
Run cut-off10:30am
Please plan to finish each leg before its cut-off. If you continue running after 10:30am, you’ll be on your own without course marshals. Timing beyond the cut-off isn’t guaranteed.
Silicone swim caps
Each athlete will recieve a high-quality branded silicone swim cap to keep and cherish.
Live race results
Results run live throughout race day, so friends and family can follow along — and see how long you really spent in transition.
We’ll share the results link on this website and our Facebook page on race day.
Prizegiving & spot prizes
Stick around for prizegiving and the spot-prize draw, with wetsuits, big-screen TVs and more up for grabs. You must be there to win a spot prize.
Be there at10:15am
Race Bib & Helmet Sticker
A quick check before the start: your helmet sticker and race bib are both compulsory on their respective legs.
Helmet sticker
Place your sticker on the front of your helmet, where it can be clearly seen. It must be worn throughout the bike leg.
Race bib
Your bib must be worn on the front during the run. Secure it with a race belt or safety pins. Need pins? Just ask—we’ve got you covered.
Safety
Race smart, look out for each other and help everyone get home safely.
Stay alert on course
You have primary responsibility for your own safety. Stay inside the coned lane wherever one is provided, and only proceed when it’s safe. Even closed roads may have traffic on them. Your race number doesn’t make you invincible.
Listen to your body
If you feel unwell or unusually thirsty, stop and ask a marshal for help. Move to a safe place to rest. Don’t ignore the warning signs or push on just to finish.
Keep your ears open
We recommend racing without headphones. If you wear them, keep the volume low or use just one earbud so you can hear traffic, marshals’ instructions and other participants coming past.
Follow the marshals
Follow marshals’ instructions—they’re there for your safety. If you see a participant in distress, stop where it’s safe, stay with them and ask someone to alert the nearest marshal.
Drafting is permitted
Drafting is allowed, but it calls for extra care. Keep your eyes on the road and leave yourself room to react. Ride predictably and never assume the rider ahead has spotted a hazard.
Life-threatening emergency? Call 111 immediately. Ask someone to alert a marshal while help is on its way.
What could my finish time be?
The Barfoot & Thompson
Race Time Calculator
Your pace. Your race. Your finish line.
Select your event and see how long it could take. First triathlon on your mind? Start with Try-A-Tri, change the numbers and take it one leg at a time.
The calculator needs JavaScript to run. You can also explore our races and distances here.
This one has your name on it
See you on
the start line.
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