Race Course

Swim Course Details:

The swim takes place in the beautiful San Pablo Bay at high tide.  Groups of 75-150 swimmers at a time will start in five-minute intervals beginning at 5:00 PM.  Water temperatures will be between 60 and 70 degrees; USAT guidelines regarding wetsuits will be followed. Please visit www.usatriathlon.org/Events/Rules.aspx for details.

The swim course is an out & back triangular shape, which starts on the sandy beach at McNears Beach Park. The course will be well marked for easy navigation, swimmers will keep the buoys on their right-hand side for the entire swim. The swim finish is adjacent to the swim start, making it easy to navigate and spectator friendly.  The swim course, which averages between 4 and 8 feet in depth, will be monitored by lifeguards in kayaks.  The water level will be during high tide and “slack time” resulting in easily manageable currents. Click here for the course map.

McNears Beach Park on San Pablo Bay has been a popular destination for visitors and locals alike who enjoy a dip in the bay and great views while enjoying a picnic on a beautiful summer day.

Bike Course Details:

The bike portion of the Vineman Showdown at Sundown is what you would want and expect in a sprint triathlon. It’s challenging enough for the elite but not at all intimidating for beginners. The out at back 9 mile course begins at McNears Beach Park and meanders through the oak studded rolling hills of China Camp State Park. A short, steep climb out of the park is followed by a gradual downhill and rolling terrain to the turn around.

PLEASE NOTE: The bike course will not have an aid station.

The Road used is lightly traveled by vehicles and will be monitored by race officials.

The average evening air temperature in June is between 70 and low 80 degrees. This can change dramatically depending on sea breeze and fog. Please check the forecast and prepare appropriately.

Bike Course Turn by Turn Description:

Vineman Showdown at Sundown Bike Course: 9 Miles (Click here for the course map.)

• Cyclists leave McNears Beach Park via the entry gate.
• Right on San Pedro Road.
• Turn around at Vendola Rd.
• Head back to McNears Beach Park on San Pedro Road.
• Left into McNears Beach Park Road and into transition area.

Run Course Description and Turn by Turn:

The run begins at McNears Beach Park. After a short, steep climb out of the park, runners will enjoy a FAST and FLAT run course along the beautiful San Pablo Bay for a 3 mile out and back course.

At 1.5 miles runners will be offered water at an aid station.

The run course will be open to traffic. However, a coned off area designated for participants will be provided. (Click here for the course map.)

• The run begins at McNears Beach Park.
• Runners will exit the park and turn left on San Pedro Road.
• Turn around 1.5 miles from McNears Beach Park.
• Back to McNears Beach Park on San Pedro Road.
• Right into McNears Beach Park to the finish line.