Athletes and fans around the world get an exciting first look at the 2028 Triathlon courses, with each route showcasing the energy of the Venice Beach Zone and culminating at a shared finish line overlooking the Pacific coastline 

LOS ANGELES, Calif. (Sept. 23, 2026) – Today, LA28 unveiled the first look at the 2028 Olympic and Paralympic Triathlon courses in the Venice Beach Zone. The loop-style courses feature scenic routes throughout the historic beachfront neighborhood in Los Angeles, with a singular Transition area and a photo-finish backdrop against the famed Pacific coastline, where the very first LA28 Olympic medals will be awarded in the Women’s individual event. 

“With less than two years until we host the Games, we’re excited to share more with athletes, fans and our local communities about the dynamic events they will experience in the Venice Beach Zone during the Olympic and Paralympic Triathlon competitions,” said Shana Ferguson, LA28 Chief of Sport and Games Delivery Officer. “This iconic neighborhood will add another meaningful chapter to its storied history as the first LA28 medals of the 2028 Games are awarded here, with the world’s best athletes taking on courses that showcase the energy, character and beauty of this vibrant beachfront neighborhood.” 

"Venice is excited to welcome Olympic and Paralympic athletes and fans from around the world to one of LA’s most iconic communities — and showcase everything that makes Venice unforgettable," said Councilwoman Traci Park.

The LA28 Triathlon courses are designed to deliver fast, exciting racing, with generally flat bike and run routes that should allow athletes to build speed throughout the competition. All events will utilize a single Transition area, creating a central hub where athletes will return after each bike and run lap and where thousands of fans will be able to cheer them on at critical junctures throughout the races. The finish line for all events will also be located at this same site, adjacent to the Transition Area, bringing each race to a shared and energetic conclusion along the scenic Venice Beach Zone. 

Olympic Triathlon Individual Event – Women’s and Men’s, July 15-16, 2028 

Swim: For only the second time in Olympic history, athletes will hit the water from the beach rather than a pontoon, navigating the surf line of the Venice shores. From there, they will swim two laps, the first lap covering 1000m where athletes will exit the water and run 25m to dive back in for their second and final lap covering another 500m for a total distance of 1500m. 

Bike: For the second leg of the race, athletes will emerge from the water and ride along the Venice bike path, where the course will meet the streets of Venice, looping for eight laps of 5km with two technical turnaround points. Athletes will then return to the Transition area, where cyclists will ride in front of the iconic Venice sign as they complete the 40km course. 

Run: Athletes will run four laps of 2.5km, for a total of 10km, following the same route that was utilized during the bike portion along the Venice bike path before meeting the roadways. Athletes will then run over the bridges of the Venice Canals and return to the Transition area before reaching the finish line overlooking the coastline. 

Olympic Triathlon Mixed Relay – July 20, 2028 

Swim: The first athlete of the four-person team, which will alternate order from Women-Men-Women-Men, will start the race from a common starting line along the shoreline before entering the water and swimming one lap covering 350m. Upon exiting the water, athletes will make their way to the Transition area to begin the cycling leg of the event.  

Bike: The cycling leg of the race will initiate from the Transition area to the Venice Beach path where athletes will complete two laps of 3.3km, for a total distance of 6.6km, before returning to the Transition area for the final leg of the race.  

Run: In the final stage of the race, athletes will run two laps of 800m for a total distance of 1.6km. Following the relay handoff of the first athlete next to the Transition area, each subsequent athlete will run to the water to begin their race. The final athlete of each team will make their way to the finish line overlooking the coastline. 

Paralympic Triathlon Individual Event – Women's and Men’s, August 18-19, 2028 

Swim: Para athletes competing across the six sport classes (PTWC, PTS2, PTS3, PTS4, PTS5 and PTVI) in both the men's and women's events will start from a barge positioned beyond the breakwater, swimming one 750m lap before exiting the water and proceeding to the transition area. 

Bike: Para athletes will proceed along the Venice Beach path before meeting the Venice streets where they will cycle three laps of 6.6km, for a total distance of 20km, with two technical turnaround points. Before returning to the Transition area, cyclists will ride in front of the iconic Venice sign.  

Run: In the final stage of the race, athletes will complete two laps of 2.5km, covering a total distance of 5km before reaching the finish line overlooking the coastline. 

Next year, athletes from around the world will have the opportunity to train and compete on these courses during World Triathlon’s T50 Triathlon World Tour event, held in Venice, Los Angeles, from July 16-18, 2027. This event will provide an opportunity to assess course performance and operational readiness as LA28 continues to work in close coordination with World Triathlon and other key stakeholders in the lead-up to the Games.  

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ABOUT THE LA28 OLYMPIC AND PARALYMPIC GAMES  
LA28 will bring the Olympic and Paralympic Games to Los Angeles in 2028, uniting more than 15,000 of the world's greatest athletes in a celebration of sport, culture, and human potential. Set against a diverse collection of venues only Southern California can deliver, from the Pacific Ocean to Hollywood stages to world-class arenas, Los Angeles will become the third city ever to host three Olympic Games, following 1932 and 1984, and will also host its first ever Paralympic Games. The LA28 Games will celebrate historic milestones including the most gender balanced Games in history, the first time all Olympic team sports will feature at least as many women's teams as men's, the debut of new Olympic and Paralympic sports, and becoming the first Games since 1948 to not build any new permanent infrastructure. Operating as an independently funded, non-profit organization, LA28 has built a strong foundation of successful commercial partnerships alongside licensing, hospitality, ticketing, and with the support of the International Olympic Committee.