IRONMAN 70.3 California started out as an IRONMAN in 2000. Two years later it was turned into one of the first IRONMAN 70.3 events and helped launch the popularity of the distance.
Oceanside, California offers triathletes a chance to race in the city that birthed the sport in the early 1970's in Mission Bay. Oceanside is located at the northern end of San Diego's North County, which includes the beach communities of Del Mar, Cardiff, Encinitas, and Carlsbad—home to a mixture of surf, triathlon, and beach culture. Just half an hour south lies the city of San Diego, with its world-famous zoo, parks, and other attractions to fill a spring break vacation. Just two hours away from the local mountains, skiing and snowboarding are other options.
Originally from: http://www.ironman.com/triathlon/events/americas/ironman-70.3/california.aspx#ixzz2pgVt1EKL
Registration is slated to open March 2014.
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We're in for a treat this March! We've got local bike fanatic and tech geek, Tom Anhalt sharing his adventures in bike technology, wind tunnels, wheel depths, aero properties of water bottles. Tom's obviously an engineer that rides bikes and geeks out on the technology behind it. Gonna be an exciting meeting! Don't miss it! Click on the GIF below to read his blog, "Blather 'bout Bikes."[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column css=".vc_custom_1457414981185{padding-top: 30px !important;}"][vc_column_text]Oh and [nudge nudge], 
sponsor Kristen and Mike Desmond of Flagstone Pantry (located in the SB Public Market) are catering our event. If you haven't had Flagstone fare yet, it's a good opportunity to see what you've been missing. Learn more about the Desmond's and Flagstone Pantry by clicking their charming photo.
Gonna be an exciting and delicious meeting! Don't miss it![/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]