IRONMAN California

IRONMAN California is a full-distance triathlon held in Sacramento, California, widely regarded as one of the fastest full-distance courses on the IRONMAN calendar. Athletes start with a current-assisted 2.4-mile downriver swim in the Sacramento River, then complete a flat two-loop 112-mile bike ride through farmland and wine country west of Sacramento with fewer than 700 feet total elevation gain, and close with a 26.2-mile two-loop run through Sacramento's landmark sites including the Tower Bridge, River Walk Trail, Discovery Park, Old Sacramento, and a finish in front of the California State Capitol building. The combination of a river swim tailwind, flat terrain, and consistent Central Valley weather makes the course an ideal target for athletes pursuing personal records.