PdR: Santa Monica- May 18, 2008

Huntington Beach - 2008 USAT Aquathlon National Championship- June 8, 2008

The 2008 Zoot Playa del Run Aquathlon (swim/run) & 5k Run series - all summer long!

The 6 event series has stops in some of the top cities along the Southern California Coast. We guarantee some "friendly" competition, great beginner clinics, and a post event party that'll knock your socks off. Participants can choose between an open water swim, or 5k run, or combine both into an Aquathlon. Points will be awarded for the top finishers at each event. At the end of the season, we'll award the King and Queen of the Beach Awards. Check out the site often as we'll be adding updates weekly.

caf We're honored and ecstactic to have the Challenged Athletes Foundation back as our beneficiary this year. Check out www.challengedathletes.org for more info!


2008 Aquathlon Schedule
Race #1 Mission Bay April 27, 2008
Race #2 Santa Monica May 18, 2008
Race #3 Huntington Beach* June 8, 2008
Race #4 Playa del Rey July 19, 2008
Race #5 Solana Beach August 17, 2008
Race #6 Malibu September 21, 2008

* USAT National Championship Event

05.14.08 - Clif Swag @ Santa Monica Event!
First 200 people to check in at the race will get a STUFFED swag bag of Clif stuff!!!! So don't be late!

05.06.08 - Point Series Posted
We've posted the current point standings for the Aquathlon and 5k Run. You'llnotice we've changed how we do points - it's easier! Top 15 get points - and we've also added points per age group, so everyone can see how they are doing with their peers! Check out the POINTS section.

04.28.08 - PdR: San Diego Recap
What a great (and hot) race morning. As the tide came in, over 150 racers hit the water and streets at the 2008 kickoff event. Results are posted - congrats to David Valencia and Alejandra Rojo on their overall wins in the Aquathlon! Points to be posted later this week and don't forget that photos can be found at www.opix.net.

04.25.08 - Attack in Solana Beach
As most people have heard, there was a fatal shark attackof a TCSD member in Solana Beach this morning . Our heart goes out to his family and friends. The event on Sunday will happen as planned and we will be collecting donations for the family of the victim. Please check this website today and tomorrow for futrher updates.

04.21.08 - Goody Bag Swag!
This just in - the first 200 people at packet pick up get some cool Zoot Swag (aka goodies) in their goody bag! So don't be late!!

04.15.08 - New 2008 T-Shirt Designs Posted!
Check out the merchandise page for the 2008 designs. Due to popular demand - new colors/new designs!

04.10.08 - Update on National Championships!
This just in - the top 6 in each age group qualify!!! So get ready to race!
03.10.08 - USAT Aquathlon Nationals at PdR: Huntington Beach
On June 8, 2008, Playa del Run will host the 2008 USAT Aquathlon National Championships. Top 6 in each age group qualify to represent USA at Aquathlon Worlds in Mexico (see more below).
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02.11.08 - Aquathlon Worlds Date Announced
ITU Aquathlon World Championships will be taking place on June 28, 2008 in Monterrey Mexico. Check out triathlon.org for the latest info.

01.02.08 - Series Info
The 2008 dates are posted! Check'm out and get your spots before they sell out. We've got new sponsors on board, and we're prepared to provide another great season of racing! Other news that's not as exciting: for the first time in 5+ years, we're raising our prices by $5. But never fear, you will be getting more for your money (seriously). Also, due to rising costs, we will no longer be doing an official Thursday Night Series in Playa del Rey. It's tough to say goodbye, since we started the series on Thursday nights, but Brennan is going to be starting up an unofficial/untimed/unruly thursday night sprint in Santa Monica in July. :)