One of the prettiest and most popular races on the circuit, IRONMAN 70.3 Vineman offers a unique blend of pinot and PR's. Staged in and around the Sonoma County communities of Guerneville, Windsor, and Healdsburg, IRONMAN 70.3 Vineman draws not only triathletes, but their wine- and food-loving support crews back every year. The event is a ticket into the heart of the world-famous wine regions of the Napa and Sonoma valleys, and once you're there, you won't want to leave. There are bed and breakfast and boutique hotel options to suit every budget, as well as thousands of wineries, craft breweries, and farm-to-table restaurants for post-race celebrations. The race also offers a springboard for vacation itineraries including the Bay Area, Santa Cruz mountains, and redwood forests.
The split transition race begins at Johnson's Beach, nestled in the redwoods of the town of Guerneville. The 1.2 mile out and back swim takes place in calm, misty Russian River—shallow enough to stand up for a break if needed. Athletes will transition to their bikes, setting out on the 56-mile course featuring gentle rollers (and one tough climb) that wind through vineyards and quaint towns. The town of Windsor hosts transition two, where athletes will begin a challenging half-marathon that takes them through La Crema Winery. The finish line at Windsor High School is always packed with locals and spectators and a festive post-race atmosphere.
The course is a tour of Sonoma County's beautiful wine country, passing through four different grape growing regions: Russian River Valley Region, Dry Creek Valley, Alexander Valley, and Chalk Hill.
This race offers 40 age group qualifying slots to IRONMAN 70.3 World Championship.
Male Pro:
1.Docherty Bevan
2.Reed Tim
3.Don Tim
4.Bell Luke
5.Matthews Paul
6.Reed Matt
7.Thomas Jesse
9.Rapp Jordan
10.Berkel Tim
11.Millward Callum
12.Mikelson Ian
13.Bauer Andrew
14.Cummins Owen
15.Kerin Lachlan
16.Hsiao Yu
17.Butsko Keith
19.Chase Nicholas
20.Smith Jason
21.Barnett Damon
22.Schultz Karl
23.Dressel Nathan
24.Hawkins Travis
Female Pro:
25.Kessler Meredith
26.Hauschildt Mel
28.Lidbury Emma-Kate
29.Cocks Emily
30.Bennett Laura
31.Gross Sara
33.McBride Rachel
34.McQuaid Melanie
35.Carvallo Valentina
38.Mighdoll Michelle
39.Gregory Caroline
40.Smith Adrienne
41.Erickson Erika
42.Russell Anna
43.LaPoint Kara
44.Noey Elizabeth
45.Whitelock Brittany
46.Withrow Kelsey
47.Jackson Christina
48.Siddall Laura
49.Deim Trish
50.Sykorova Hana
51.Graves Sarah