Uvas South Bay Triathlon XVII
Course Maps & Details
The Swim: Uvas Reservoir is open to the public for swimming only one day a year, exclusively for the South Bay Triathlon. The reservoir offers some of the cleanest water around, and features 68 to 70 degree water temperature in May. Wetsuits are encouraged for safety, but are not mandatory. The swim course is well laid out and participants swim around a natural wooded and tree lined peninsula. Swimmers follow the shoreline, and finish at the boat ramp on the opposite side of the start.
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The Bike Course: Bikers, you need to keep your heads up and obey all city traffic codes and Highway Patrol Officers. All racers need to be aware that the race course is not closed to vehicle traffic and we urge you all to be safe and stay to the right side of the road at all times. Course is marked with cones, chalk, police officers and volunteers. This course has rolling hills and is very scenic. Bikers pass by reservoirs, wineries and rural ranch-style properties. There is a steep hill climb of approximately 1/2 mile in length near mile 11. At the corner of Sycamore Avenue and Watsonville Road a mandatory slow down will be strictly enforced.
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Drafting: Drafting is illegal at the South Bay UVAS Triathlon. The race sells out to capacity every year, and we ask your help in doing the best we can to help enforce the "NO DRAFTING" rules of USAT. You, the athlete, are the simplest and best way to keep the bike course safe and draft free. We will have monitors and USAT Officials out on the bike course, but you personally need to help the sport and yourself by simply backing out of packs, slowing down or verbally mentioning to other athletes not to draft. It really is that easy!
The Run Course: Participants run along the road out and back 2.5 miles, for a total of 5.0 miles. Course is lined heavily with cones and chalk. History has brought hot weather, bring a hat and sunscreen. There will be water stations every mile dispensing large 8 oz cups of water.
The Finish includes a huge post race party with all the fixings: great music, exciting race day announcer, free catered food buffet which includes -fresh pasta dishes, fruit, hot bagels with shmear, bottled water, beer and more.
