About the event
The Self-Transcendence La Jolla Swim & Run combined a one-mile ocean swim with a 10K run on the beach at La Jolla Shores, San Diego. For most of its history the swim started at La Jolla Cove and finished at La Jolla Shores. Race officials carried everyone's shoes and clothes over to the Transition Area, and the run followed a loop course on the flat-packed sand at low tide. In 2017 the swim became an out-and-back course from La Jolla Shores, marked by three huge orange buoys.
Individuals and relay teams (men's, women's and mixed) took part, and wetsuits were allowed. San Diego city lifeguards watched over the swim course, and runners had splits and aid at every mile. Every participant received a multi-colored T-shirt and refreshments. Age-group and relay winners went home with a homemade apple pie from the Jyoti-Bihanga Restaurant and a basket of fruit and snacks. As the organizers put it, "We believe the best trophies are edible ones!"
The Sri Chinmoy Marathon Team San Diego held the race every summer, and our results archive covers 2003 to 2019. Results from past years are listed below, and you can find many more photos in our photo gallery.
