Where is the best place to watch the race?
SWIM: The swim offers views along Lake Sonoma.
BIKE: The bike course is a tour of Sonoma County’s beautiful wine country and pastoral countryside, passing through famous grape growing regions including: the Russian River Valley Region, Dry Creek Valley, and Alexander Valley.
RUN:This is a two-loop course and each loop will return near the Courthouse Square for ideal spectator viewing with the Finish on the north side of the Courthouse Square.
HOW DO I TRACK MY ATHLETE: The tracking is ONLY available on race day. Please visit ironman.com and click on ‘Live Coverage’ at the top of the page and select the correct race. Select ‘Athlete Tracker’ and you can search by bib number or last name.
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