San Mateo, United States · 0.75 / 20 / 5 km
Race day Sat 14 Feb 2026
Watch out: Expect cold bay water; the organizer anticipates mandatory wetsuits. All 4
Held back by race (2.7) and swim (2.8).
Provisional: based on 2 sources. Why
Every score is out of 5, and 5 is always the better end.
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Sat 14 Feb 2026
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2 reviews and race reports
2 reviews
Raced 2026 · UCI Triathlon race reports
Omar raced the new 2026 Classic course after organizers allowed a category change when he forgot cycling shoes. He enjoyed the fast laps and buffet, but described cold bay water, a near-skid at a U-turn and the uphill finish. His UCI team affiliation is disclosed.
Covers Swim, Bike, Run
Read on ucitriathlon.org (UCI Triathlon race reports, opens in a new tab)Raced 2025 · UCI Triathlon race reports
Three UCI teammates enjoyed the 2025 sprint while describing strong wind, swim contact and personal fueling mistakes. This single archive page is one source. It covers the earlier Redwood City venue, so its routes and transition details do not describe Seal Point Park.
Covers Swim, Bike, Run, Conditions
Read on ucitriathlon.org (UCI Triathlon race reports, opens in a new tab)Pick a score, then tell the next athlete about the course, conditions and logistics.
Open a category for its ratings and the evidence behind them.
Good. How racers feel about it, how well it is run, and how it treats a first timer. Counts for 30% of the overall score.
Toughness: Very tough
A current finisher enjoyed the race and helpful organizers; historical teammates also returned enthusiastically. · Low confidence
A current participant appreciated a helpful category change and post-race buffet. · Low confidence
Cold bay water, U-turns and a hill into transition require practice. · Low confidence
Comparable finish-time data are unavailable. · Low confidence
Good. Wetsuit odds, water temperature, calm, and the experience of the start. Counts for 16% of the overall score.
Race-day water temperatures and wetsuit decisions are not documented across editions. · Low confidence
The current participant describes very cold water; typical measured temperatures are unavailable. · Low confidence
Recent athlete descriptions of water conditions are limited. · Low confidence
Recent athlete descriptions of navigation and contact are limited. · Low confidence
A current finisher enjoyed open-water racing despite cold conditions. · Low confidence
Recent athlete descriptions of swim safety coverage are limited. · Low confidence
Very good. Road surface, closures, scenery and wind. Counts for 18% of the overall score.
Recent athlete descriptions of pavement are limited. · Low confidence
Current traffic restrictions are not fully verified. · Low confidence
Few athletes have described bike scenery. · Low confidence
Typical bike wind conditions remain unverified. · Low confidence
A current finisher describes fast, flat laps, interrupted by turns. · Low confidence
A verified elevation total is unavailable. · Low confidence
Repeated U-turns and a short descent from transition need care. · Medium confidence
Good. Crowds, aid stations, conditions underfoot and scenery. Counts for 13% of the overall score.
Few athletes have described spectators along the run. · Low confidence
Recent athlete accounts do not establish consistent aid quality. · Low confidence
Few athletes have described run scenery. · Low confidence
The current participant enjoyed the run, with a strong uphill finish. · Low confidence
A verified run elevation total is unavailable. · Low confidence
Good. Air temperature, how predictable the weather is, setting, and spectating. Counts for 13% of the overall score.
Typical race-day temperatures remain unverified. · Low confidence
The organizer retains a cold-weather duathlon contingency. · Low confidence
Few athletes have described the venue. · Low confidence
Recent spectator experiences are sparsely documented. · Low confidence
Race elevation has not been independently verified. · Low confidence
Good. Hotels, walkability, getting there, and the town around the race. Counts for 10% of the overall score.
Athlete reports do not establish hotel availability. · Low confidence
Athlete reports do not establish race-week accommodation value. · Low confidence
Parking is about 2.7 km (1.7 mi) from the venue. · Low confidence
Airport transfers and travel experiences are sparsely documented. · Low confidence
Parking is about 2.7 km (1.7 mi) away; race-morning pickup is available. · Low confidence
Athlete reports say little about local dining. · Low confidence
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Overall score 3.1Close on score and conditions
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