The Sandman Triathlon is one of Santa Cruz County’s oldest triathlons, having held its inaugural race in 1985, in the infancy of the sport.
The Sandman is a fundraiser for:

• the local State Parks,
• Lifeguard operations,
• the Junior Lifeguard program.Proceeds help fund scholarships for underprivileged kids so they can receive high-quality water safety education.

The Sandman Triathlon is a USAT-sanctioned event.