The Hermosa Beach Triathlon event includes a 1/4 mile ocean swim, 10 mile bike ride (Valley/Ardmore loop) and a 3 mile run on the Strand.
Please note: The Hermosa Beach Triathlon takes place from 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM. During this time, Hermosa Avenue, south of Pier Avenue, will be open for drivers to exit south on Hermosa Avenue into Redondo Beach. Drivers can exit to the north by driving to 27th Street or Longfellow and going east. Traffic will only be allowed to go south on Valley Drive between Gould Avenue and 2nd Street and traffic will only be allowed to go north on Ardmore between 2nd Street and Gould Avenue. On Valley Drive there will be no traffic allowed through Pier Ave, all traffic will be forced to turn.
There will be No Parking along Ardmore Ave. from Pier Ave. to 8th St. Overnight parking will be temporarily allowed in the City's Community Center and South Park parking lots.
For residents living between Valley and Ardmore on 2nd Street, you will be unable to exit between 7:00am and 11:00am. The Triathlon asks that you plan ahead and have a car parked outside of the course should you need to leave. For more information, visit www.hermosabeachtri.com.
Volunteers Needed – Hermosa Beach Triathlon
The Hermosa Beach Triathlon is looking for volunteers to help support race day on Sunday, August 9, 2026. Opportunities are available in athlete support, course operations, transition area support, registration, water stations, and finish line activities. Volunteer shifts are available throughout the race day, with most shifts taking place between approximately 5:00 AM and 12:00 PM.
Individual Volunteer Registration:
https://runsignup.com/Race/Volunteer/CA/HermosaBeach/HermosaBeachTriathlon
Volunteer as a Group:
Schools, sports teams, run clubs, businesses, service organizations, and community groups are encouraged to participate. If your group has 5 or more volunteers and would like to volunteer together in the same area or shift, please contact the Volunteer Coordinator directly so arrangements can be made.
For questions or group volunteer opportunities, please contact:
Shanshan Li
Volunteer Coordinator
lileecoordinator@gmail.com
