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On a warmer than normal day in Sonoma County the professional athletes hit the 75 degree water in the Russian River to start the 2009 Vineman Ironman 70.3. With clear skies and none of the trademark marine layer the race had an ominous start to a day most wouldn't think could yield a course record. Read the story »
Ford Ironman World Champion, Craig Alexander, and Foster Grant Ironman 70.3 World Champ Joanna Zeiger headline the pro field at Vineman Ironman 70.3. Read the story »
One of the most popular races on the Ironman 70.3 circuit, the 2009 Vineman Ironman 70.3 Triathlon has sold out to general entry. Beginning January 5th a wait list was started for those interested in still entering the event. Read the story »
Registration for the 2009 Vineman Ironman 70.3 event will open on November 1st at 12:01am PST. Read the story »
What a beautiful day for racing in the wine country of Northern California. When the professional athletes took off on the swim at the 2008 Vineman Ironman 70.3, it was a cool 53 degrees with a light misting of fog and no wind. The water temperature measured 72 degrees, making it a wetsuit legal swim for all competitors. Read the story »
From year to year, so much stays the same at the Vineman Ironman 70.3 held in Northern California every summer. This point-to-point venue begins at Johnson's Beach in Guerneville and winds through some spectacular wine regions of Sonoma County. Athletes will never tire of the beautiful vineyards and wineries as they make their way to the bike-to-run transition at Windsor High School, just north of Santa Rosa. The bike course is mostly flat to rolling, with one climb up Chalk Hill at mile 45. The out-and-back run course is challenging, with several rolling hills to keep you honest. Read the story »
Vineman Ironman 70.3 saw supreme athletic talent on display as reigning 2006 Ford Ironman 70.3 World Champions Craig Alexander and Samantha McGlone broke course records to take the wins. Read the story »
While the professional athletes will be battling it out for the $25,000 prize purse, the age group athletes heading to Vineman Ironman 70.3 will be after something equally valuable ... one of the 28 qualifying slots to the Ford Ironman World Championships in October. Many competitors will also have their sights set on one of 75 slots to the Ford Ironman World Championship 70.3 race in Clearwater event. Read the story »
This event has truly become one of the most popular long course triathlons in the country. Perhaps it is the 12 run-course aid stations that serve literally a ton of food, or the 800 enthusiastic volunteers, or the awesome Sonoma County scenery which have made this race so popular. Traversing through wineries and vineyards, the Vineman Ironman 70.3 takes competitors along some of northern California's most gorgeous coastline.
