LA28 Organizers Will Unveil Venice Beach Triathlon Courses

The 2028 Olympic and Paralympic triathlon events will feature flat courses designed for high-speed racing.

Updated on Sept. 23, 2026 in Olympics

LA28 Organizers Will Unveil Venice Beach Triathlon Courses

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LA28 organizers have revealed that the 2028 Olympic and Paralympic triathlon events will take place at Venice Beach. The individual triathlon competition will officially begin with the women's race on July 15, 2028.

Why it matters

The chosen layout at Venice Beach utilizes a flat design intended to promote fast racing times for athletes. The course integrates key local landmarks, including the Venice Canals bridges, into the overall race route.

The Olympic individual race includes a 1.5 km ocean swim, 40 km cycling segment, and a 10 km run. Meanwhile, the Paralympic course is set at a 750 m swim, 20 km bike route, and a 5 km run.

The players

LA28

LA28 is the organizing committee responsible for planning and delivering the 2028 Olympic and Paralympic Games in Los Angeles.

World Triathlon

World Triathlon is the international governing body for the sport of triathlon and is responsible for overseeing the testing of Olympic course designs.

The details

Athletes will navigate an ocean swim in the Pacific followed by cycling on city streets and a run across the historic Venice Canals bridges. Mixed relay competitors will participate in an alternating women-men-women-men format to complete the course.

July 16-18, 2027: Course testing during a World Triathlon event.
July 15, 2028: Women's individual triathlon.
July 16, 2028: Men's individual triathlon.
July 20, 2028: Mixed relay triathlon.
August 18-19, 2028: Paralympic individual races.

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Roadmap

The selection of the Venice Beach course reflects the broader logistical integration of iconic urban landmarks into the 2028 Olympic and Paralympic Games. This strategy positions the host city to utilize existing geography rather than relying solely on purpose-built stadiums.

The finalized route confirms specific segments for the individual and relay races that will determine the technical demands of the triathlon events. Fans should note that the Paralympic individual races are set for August 18-19, 2028.

The takeaway

The use of flat terrain in Venice Beach aims to prioritize athlete speed and performance during the 2028 summer games. Spectators and participants can begin planning for the mid-July race schedule as the committee moves toward official operational testing.