Ironman 70.3 California

Ironman 70.3 California triathlon takes place in Oceanside and on neighboring Camp Pendleton. With $30,000 in prize money and qualifying spots for both Kona and the Foster Grant Ironman World Championship 70.3, the race is always competitive.

The event, which features a 1.2-mile swim, 56-mile bike and a 13.1-mile run, typically includes include 2,200 athletes from more than 30 countries. The unique race features a harbor swim at Oceanside Harbor, a one-loop bike ride on neighboring Camp Pendleton, and a two-loop run along the ocean along the world famous Strand in Oceanside.

Athletes compete for 28 age group qualifying spots to the 2010 Ford Ironman World Championship in Kona, Hawaii, as well as 45 age group qualifying spots to the 2010 Foster Grant Ironman World Championship 70.3.

In past years the Ford Ironman 70.3 California has featured a who's who of triathlon, including Ironman World Champions Lori Bowden, Heather Fuhr, Tim DeBoom and Peter Reid as well as 2000 Olympic medalist Michellie Jones.