Located in beautiful Marine Stadium, the swim course is in calm waters and the run course is flat, fast and scenic!

Swim:
The typical water temperature in Marine Stadium in August is around 68-69 degrees. Water conditions are excellent and very safe. There are no waves inside Marine Stadium where the swim takes place. Wetsuits are not allowed for the 5K, 1 mile, and 1/2 mile Open Water Swims.  If you choose to wear a wetsuit in any of the Open Water Swim races, you will not be eligible for any awards or prizes.  Wetsuits will be allowed in the Aquathlon. The swim course will be rectangular with the 1/2 mile swim will do 1/2 lap, the 1 mile will do 1 lap and the 5K will complete 2 1/2 laps of the course.  

Run:
The 5K run course is on the roads and sidewalks surrounding Marine Stadium. It is a flat, looped course.

Aquathlon Transition Area:
The Aquathlon Transition area will be located on the beach on the west side of Marine Stadium next to the start/finish for the 5K run. The transition area will be accessible by the Aquathlon participants only.

Parking and Directions: 

There is limited parking available in the Marine Stadium lots.  However, there is additional parking available at Colorado Lagoon and street parking along Appian Way. 

Southbound PCH

Going South on PCH, turn right onto Bellflower Blvd.  Turn right onto Colorado Street.  Turn left on Nieto Ave.  Turn left on Appian Way.  Marine Stadium will be on the left. 

Northbound PCH

Going North on PCH, turn left onto 2^nd Street.  From 2^nd Street, merge right onto Appian Way exit.  Turn left onto Appian Way.  Marine Stadium will be on the right. 

Southbound I-405 Fwy

Take I-405 South, exit Bellflower Blvd and turn left.  Turn right onto Bellflower Blvd.  Turn left on Nieto Ave.  Turn left on Appian Way.  Marine Stadium will be on the left. 

Northbound I-405 Fwy

Take I-405 North, merge onto 7^th Street exit – exit Studebaker Rd.  Turn left onto Studebaker Rd.  Turn right onto Westminster Ave (turns into 2^nd Street).  From 2^nd Street, merge right onto Appian Way exit.  Turn left onto Appian Way.  Marine Stadium will be on the right.