The swim shortened race provided plenty of drama in the men's race. Andi Boecherer (DEU) was leading for much of the bike and the run when he succumbed to a foot injury late in the run. That left the outcome of the battle to Braden Currie (NZL) and Ben Hoffman (USA) to duke it out for the win. A mere .56 seconds separated the pair at the finish line with Currie taking the win.
Liz Lyles headed towards the front of the race with Linsey Withrow (USA) early in the bike. The swift-footed American recorded the race best run on the day to seal the win in California.
Top 5 Pro Men
1 Currie, Braden NZL 3:33:57
2 Hoffman, Ben USA 3:33:58
3 O'Donnell, Tim USA 3:35:19
4 Beals, Cody CAN 3:37:58
5 Montgomery, Jake USA 3:37:58
Top 5 Pro Women
1 Lyles, Liz USA 4:08:24
2 Corbin, Linsey USA 4:09:39
3 Withrow, Linsey USA 4:11:28
4 Cave, Leanda GBR 4:11:55
5 Davis-Hayes, Cecillia USA 4:13:58