Ironman California
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IRONMAN California - Sacramento, CA
IRONMAN California is a full-distance triathlon held in Sacramento on October 18, 2026. The event uses flat terrain through the city and surrounding areas and finishes in front of the California State Capitol. General registration is sold out.
The course combines a current-assisted downriver swim, a long bike through farm and wine country, and a city run with spectator-lined sections. Race-day conditions listed include a high air temperature of about 81 °F (27 °C), a low of about 52 °F (11 °C), and an average water temperature near 62 °F (17 °C).
Distances
- 2.4 MI swim, downriver and current-assisted
- 112 MI bike, mostly flat through farm and wine country
- 26.2 MI run, with spectator-lined sections into downtown
The event listing notes strong spectator support and an electric downtown atmosphere at the finish. Sacramento is described as offering restaurants, shops, and cultural and recreational activities for athletes and their support crews. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
