This is a great race with a lot of history. I have run it a dozen times and keep coming back. Great swag and a nice after party. Registration is prompt and well organized. There is a nice after party at the Puck ( a local watering hole)

In 2021 the water was surprisingly warm (62F!) which made for a great swim in a wetsuit. The marine layer was thick but we were able to sight the next buoy and the course was patrolled by Cal Fire lifeguards, which was reassuring. The bike is harder than it looks! It's

I loved almost everything about this race. The course was interesting and flat, the spectators were amazing and the expo was easy to navigate. My only complaints would be the lack of merchandise at the expo and that some of the roads were in poor condition (uneven or loose gravel)