Legacy Triathlon (now Supertri Long Beach)
Long Beach, United States · July · Supertri
Latest edition: Founded 2019 by USA Triathlon as the Legacy Triathlon; run by Supertri since 2024 (Long Beach Legacy Triathlon), rebranded Supertri Long Beach. 2026 edition ran 19 Jul 2026. 2027 edition is on a new date, 19 Sep 2027, because of Olympic test events at the venue in July 2027.
Why people love it
- Calm breakwater swim at Alamitos Beach with big buoys and a Saturday test swim
- Flat, closed-road bike: 20 km (12.4 mi) sprint or 40 km (24.9 mi) Olympic
- Sprint, Olympic and a 400 m (437 yd) super sprint on the same morning
- Beachfront run past Rainbow Harbor and the Queen Mary
- Airport 6 km (3.7 mi) away; an easy day trip from Los Angeles
Watch out for
- Transition stays closed until the last athlete leaves, so fast finishers can wait a long time
- Transition is a walk from the swim exit, about 400 m (0.25 mi) in 2019
- The 2027 date moved to 19 September, likely warmer than the usual mid-July
- Water temperature is not published; the organiser measures it on race morning
- Only three RaceRaves ratings exist; most coverage is organiser or press
Race
How racers feel about it, how well it is run, and how it treats a first timer. Counts for 30% of the overall score.
Toughness: Moderate
- Racer satisfactionLoved4.0
RaceRaves averages 4.7 from 3 sprint ratings (2019 to 2022) and athlete stories call it fun and welcoming; the sample is small. · Low confidence
- OrganizationWell run3.9
Racers praise registration, breakfast and staff; complaints: transition closed until the last athlete leaves, and a 2021 swim start 30 minutes late. · Low confidence
- First timer friendlyIdeal first race4.5
Calm 750 m (820 yd) swim, large buoys, SuperSprint available, 2019 and 2021 first-timers rated it an ideal intro. · Medium confidence
Course traits, not part of the score
- PR potentialFast4.2
Flat closed 20 km (12.4 mi) bike and 5 km (3.1 mi) run; reviewers set PBs; average finish 1:45:41 per organiser. · Medium confidence
Swim
Wetsuit odds, water temperature, calm, and the experience of the start. Counts for 16% of the overall score.
- Wetsuit legalAlmost always4.5
USA Triathlon allows wetsuits up to 25.6 °C (78 °F); summer water is estimated at 18 to 21 °C (64 to 70 °F). · Medium confidence
- Water temperatureComfortable3.9
Estimated 18 to 21 °C (64 to 70 °F) in July, since the organiser measures it race morning; cool but fine in a wetsuit. · Low confidence
- Calm waterMostly calm4.4
Alamitos Bay breakwater keeps waves small; a 2021 first-timer described a calm swim. · Medium confidence
- Swim easeEasy4.2
Straight 750 m (820 yd) swim along the beach with big buoys. · Low confidence
- Swim experienceGreat3.7
Calm and easy for nervous swimmers; harbour water is not scenic and the beach run to transition is roughly 400 m (0.25 mi). · Low confidence
- Swim supportGood4.2
Lifeguards and kayaks, a beach entry, sheltered water, a Saturday test swim and a clinic; no rest-boat detail is published. · Medium confidence
Bike
Road surface, closures, scenery and wind. Counts for 18% of the overall score.
- Road surfaceGood3.8
A reviewer called the lanes used in good condition; city streets, no pothole complaints found. · Low confidence
- Road closuresFully closed4.5
Organiser lists closed roads; a 2019 reviewer said the bike leg had the road to itself. · Medium confidence
- Bike sceneryBeautiful3.8
Ocean views and the Aquarium of the Pacific; otherwise downtown streets. · Low confidence
- WindMostly calm3.5
Coastal morning breeze typical; no wind complaints found. · Low confidence
Course traits, not part of the score
- Bike speedFast4.3
Flat closed roads, 20 km (12.4 mi). · Medium confidence
- Bike flatnessPancake flat4.7
Flat 20 km (12.4 mi) on Shoreline Drive and Ocean Boulevard; gain not published. · Medium confidence
- Bike simplicityMostly simple3.6
Two-loop sprint described as intense; turnarounds and city corners, no technical descents. · Low confidence
Run
Crowds, aid stations, conditions underfoot and scenery. Counts for 13% of the overall score.
- Crowd supportStrong3.5
A 2021 racer found a good crowd on the beach path; the Olympic run is three loops of 3.3 km (2 mi). · Low confidence
- Aid stationsGood3.8
A 2021 reviewer reported frequent water stops with gels; organiser lists aid stations on the run. · Low confidence
- Run sceneryBeautiful4.0
Beachfront, Rainbow Harbor and the Queen Mary. · Medium confidence
- Run conditionsEasy4.2
Short 5 km (3.1 mi) on a flat path. · Low confidence
Course traits, not part of the score
- Run flatnessFlat4.7
Flat 5 km (3.1 mi) beachfront. · Medium confidence
Conditions
Air temperature, how predictable the weather is, setting, and spectating. Counts for 13% of the overall score.
- Air temperaturePleasant4.3
Mid-July race-day highs of 23 to 32 °C (73 to 90 °F) over five years; early starts are cooler. · Medium confidence
- Weather reliabilityVery predictable4.5
Dry Southern California summer; no weather cancellations found. · Medium confidence
- Venue beautyLovely3.9
Beach, marina and harbour in a city setting. · Low confidence
- Spectator friendlyEasy4.0
Beachfront finish and multi-loop courses; reported 2,000 spectators in 2024. · Low confidence
Course traits, not part of the score
- Low altitudeSea level5.0
Sea level, about 3 m (10 ft). · High confidence
Stay and travel
Hotels, walkability, getting there, and the town around the race. Counts for 10% of the overall score.
- Hotel availabilityGood3.8
Long Beach has many downtown hotels; 2027 Olympic test events in July may add demand. · Low confidence
- Hotel valueNormal3.3
Southern California coastal prices; no rate data gathered. · Low confidence
- WalkabilityWalkable3.8
Downtown hotels are about 2 km (1.2 mi) from the beach; transition sits further from the swim exit than at most races. · Low confidence
- Travel easeVery easy4.6
Long Beach Airport is about 6 km (3.7 mi) away, with LAX about 30 km (19 mi) away. · High confidence
- LogisticsSimple3.8
One venue and one transition; transition stays closed until the last athlete leaves, per a 2022 reviewer. · Low confidence
- Town and foodGood4.3
Downtown Long Beach, Shoreline Village and Belmont Shore restaurants. · Medium confidence
Key facts
- Location
- Long Beach, California, United States
- Typical month
- July
- Latest or next date
- 19 September 2027
- Organiser
- Supertri
- Field size
- About 500 athletes
- Entry fee
- About $240
- First held
- 2019
- Distances
- 0.8 km (0.5 mi) swim, 20 km (12.4 mi) bike, 5 km (3.1 mi) run
- Swim venue
- Alamitos Beach / Alamitos Bay, behind the breakwater (bay)
- Water temperature
- 18–21 °C (64–70 °F)
- Wetsuit
- Optional
- Swim start
- wave
- Swim laps
- 1
- Bike laps
- 2
- Run laps
- 1
- Run shade
- Little; open beachfront
- Air temperature
- 19–32 °C (66–90 °F)
- Humidity
- Moderate; marine layer mornings
- Altitude
- 3 m (10 ft)
- Nearest airport
- Long Beach Airport (LGB), 6 km (4 mi) away
- Where to stay
- Downtown Long Beach, Shoreline Village, Belmont Shore
- Booking
- Downtown Long Beach hotels are about 2 km (1.2 mi) from the beach. Olympic test events in July 2027 may tighten availability.
What racers and reviewers say
- RaceRavesRaced 2022 · aggregator · Positive
Three sprint reviews (2019, 2021, 2022) average 4.7 overall, difficulty 1.7. Reviewers praise production, safe fast bike, calm Alamitos Bay swim with big buoys, carpeted run from beach to transition, frequent run water stops and healthy post-race food. Complaints: transition is far from swim exit, stays closed until the last athlete leaves, and a 2021 swim start was delayed about 30 min.
- USA TriathlonRaced 2019 · article · Positive
Inaugural race recap: swim off Alamitos Beach, 18.9 km (11.7 mi) bike on Shoreline Drive and Queens Highway, 5 km (3.1 mi) out-and-back run on Shoreline Way; sunny with morning cloud. Ran alongside the paratriathlon nationals and was planned as an annual build to LA 2028.
- USA TriathlonRaced 2021 · article · Positive
Second edition recap: more than 800 age-group athletes on a 750 m (2,460 ft) / 22 km (13.7 mi) / 5 km (3.1 mi) sprint at Alamitos Beach, cool start, Olympian pro-am relay for charity. No problems reported.
- SlowtwitchRaced 2021 · article · Positive
Results report for the 2021 sprint: about 800 age-groupers, winners in 56:59 and 1:06:31. Winners describe the day as fun and welcoming; nothing on conditions or logistics.
- USA Triathlon athlete storiesRaced 2022 · article · Positive
Athletes from 2019 to 2022 describe the event as fun, welcoming and community-focused; a 57-year-old first-timer and relay racers say they will return. Organiser-published, so tone is promotional.
“most fun I've ever had in a triathlon”
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- Sports Destination ManagementRaced 2024 · article · Positive
2024 preview: first Supertri edition adds an Olympic distance (1.5 km (0.9 mi) / 0.93 mi swim, 40 km (24.9 mi) / 24.9 mi bike, three-loop 10 km (6.2 mi) / 6.2 mi run); sprint at 7:55 am. A first-time triathlete says the swim worries him most. Entry about $240 sprint and $273 Olympic.
- The562Raced 2026 · article · Positive
Pre-race coverage of the 2026 Supertri Long Beach: registrations up 30 percent, route from Alamitos Bay to the Queen Mary, charity fundraising for Children's Hospital Los Angeles. Written before race day, so no athlete feedback.
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