Welcome
On Oct. 26, 2008, come out and experience a half-Ironman distance event that will change your life! You'll be competing side by side with world-class challenged athletes, professional triathletes, celebrities and able-bodied participants on one of the most breathtaking courses in the country. This event is fun for the whole family and serves as a primary fundraiser for the Challenged Athletes Foundation. Over the past 15 years, this event has helped raise over $16 million to support over 2,100 challenged athletes.

Entry Requirements
The San Diego Triathlon Challenge course is a difficult, hilly course that weaves through North County San Diego. Participants should be able to complete the course by 5 pm on race day. The course is not closed and participants should be able to ride in traffic and must obey all traffic laws. Due to safety concerns, CAF also reserves the right to require a certain level of athletic experience before allowing challenged athletes to participate in the event.

The Course
An extraordinary journey up the coastline and through the lush San Diego countryside:

1.2 mile ocean swim beginning and ending at La Jolla Cove
56 mile challenging and hilly bike ride
13.1 mile hilly run from La Jolla Cove to Torrey Pines State Park and back

The course is not closed and participants should be able to ride and run in traffic and must obey all traffic laws.
Distances are approximate and not certified.

Expo & Entertainment
The CAF Village – An expo full of cool vendors, food and fun. Come sample goods, see new products and win great prizes.

Wawanesa Family Fun Zone – Kids will have fun on the amazing inflatable jumpies, the surf simulator, a sports zone, carnival games, face painters and more!

Silent Auction - Located in the CAF Village. Come make a bid on lots of fantastic items. You can get a great trip at a great price and help a challenged athlete make it to the starting line.

Goodie Bag - Receive a goodie bag with awesome athletic gear worth over $350. This includes items like athletic apparel, towels, shoes, gym bag, and so much more. You can pick up your goodie bag on Saturday Oct. 25 at registration, at the Jewish Community Center in La Jolla.