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IRONMAN

IRONMAN California

October 24, 2027Sacramento, CA, United StatesSwim River, bike Flat, run Flat

Race week: Thu 21 – Mon 25 Oct (athlete check-in Thu–Sat, based on last year's schedule)

The closest stay to the transition is Embassy Suites by Hilton Sacramento - Riverfront Promenade, 410 m (0.3 mi) away in a straight line. 18 of the 60 stays listed are within 1.5 km. Checked 2026-10-26.

Official race pageRace-week info

Race-week venues

  1. Transition 804 Riverfront St, West Sacramento, CA 95691 Directions
  2. Swim Township 9 Park, Riverine Way, Sacramento, CA 95811 Directions
  3. Finish Capitol Mall & 7th St, Sacramento, California Directions

Between venues

  • Transition → Swim
  • Transition → Finish
  • Swim → Finish

Not yet published for this race: Expo. Check the athlete guide closer to race week.

Where to stay

Closest to
StayTransitionSwimFinishLinks
Embassy Suites by Hilton Sacramento - Riverfront PromenadeHotel · ~6 min walk Check datesWebsite
Delta KingHotel · ~8 min walk Check dates
Rodeway Inn CapitolMotel · ~11 min walk Check dates
Flamingo MotelMotel · ~13 min walk Check dates
Holiday Inn Sacramento-Capitol PlazaHotel · ~13 min walk Check dates
Town House MotelMotel · ~13 min walk Check dates
Crest MotelMotel · ~13 min walk Check dates
The Exchange Hotel, Curio Collection by HiltonHotel · ~14 min walk Check dates
Budget InnMotel · ~14 min walk Check dates
Vagabond Inn Executive Old TownMotel · ~14 min walk Check datesWebsite
Home2 SuitesHotel · ~14 min walk Check datesWebsite
Silvey's MotelMotel · ~15 min walk Check dates
Kimpton Sawyer HotelHotel · ~16 min walk Check dates
Hyatt Centric Downtown SacramentoHotel · ~18 min walk Check datesWebsite
AC HotelHotel · ~20 min walk Check datesWebsite
Stardust MotelMotel · ~22 min walk Check dates
Inn & Spa at ParksideGuest house · ~22 min walk Check datesWebsite
Great Value InnMotel · ~22 min walk Check dates
The Citizen Hotel, Autograph CollectionHotel Check datesWebsite
BEST WESTERN Sandman MotelHotel Check datesWebsite
HI SacramentoHostel Check dates
Quality Inn & SuitesHotel Check dates
Sahara MotelMotel Check dates
Comfort Suites - DowntownHotel Check datesWebsite
Motel 6 Sacramento-Old Sacramento NorthMotel Check dates
Congress HotelHotel Check dates
Hyatt Regency SacramentoHotel Check datesWebsite
Sky Ranch MotelMotel Check dates
Executive Inn and Suites SacramentoHotel Check dates
Crossroads InnHotel Check dates
Sheraton Grand Sacramento HotelHotel Check datesWebsite
Echo Lodge West SacramentoMotel Check dates
La Quinta Inn Sacramento DowntownHotel Check dates
Governors Inn HotelHotel Check dates
Sterling HotelHotel Check dates
SureStay Plus by Best Western Sacramento NorthHotel Check datesWebsite
Hawthorn Suites by Wyndham SacramentoHotel Check dates
Residence Inn by Marriott Sacramento Downtown at Capitol ParkHotel Check datesWebsite
Quality Inn Sacramento Convention CenterHotel Check dates
Inn Off Capitol Park, Ascend Hotel CollectionHotel Check dates
Econo Lodge Sacramento Convention CenterMotel Check datesWebsite
Americas Best Value Inn Downtown Convention CenterMotel Check dates
Courtyard by Sacramento Airport NatomasHotel Check datesWebsite
Amber House Inn of MidtownGuest house Check dates
Sunset Inn & SuitesMotel Check dates
Vizcaya SacramentoHotel Check dates
Plaza Motel & ApartmentsMotel Check dates
Holiday Inn Express - West SacramentoHotel Check datesWebsite
SpringHill Suites Sacramento Airport NatomasHotel Check datesWebsite
Hilton Garden Inn Sacramento/South NatomasHotel Check datesWebsite
Residence Inn Sacramento Airport NatomasHotel Check dates
Hyatt House Sacramento / MidtownHotel Check datesWebsite
The Fort Sutter Hotel SacramentoHotel Check dates
Red Lion Inn & Suites SacramentoHotel Check dates
Motel 6 Sacramento DowntownMotel Check dates
Super 8 by Wyndham SacramentoMotel Check datesWebsite
Extended Stay America - Sacramento - South NatomasHotel Check dates
Fairfield Inn & SuitesHotel Check datesWebsite
SureStay Plus by Best Western Sacramento Cal ExpoHotel Check dates
Residence InnHotel Check dates

Straight-line distance from each venue; rankings are by distance only and sponsored placements never change them. Roads, closures and race-morning shuttles will change real travel time. Listings come from OpenStreetMap; add a missing hotel and it appears after the next weekly refresh.

Bike shops on the map

  1. Practical Cycle Transportation Co.from Transition WebsiteMap
  2. Sacramento Bicycle Kitchenfrom Transition · Tu 18:00-21:00; We 19:00-21:00; Fr 10:00-14:00; Su 09:00-13:00 CallWebsiteMap
  3. Vintage Bicycle SupplyRepairs · from Transition Map
  4. Midtown Cruiser Shopfrom Transition Map
  5. Trekfrom Transition · Tu-Fr 11:00-18:00; Sa 10:00-18:00; Su 12:00-17:00 CallWebsiteMap
  6. Bicycle Businessfrom Transition · Mo-Sa 11:00-18:00 CallWebsiteMap
  7. Sutterville Bicycle CompanyRepairs, Rentals, Used bikes · from Transition · Tu-Su 12:00-18:00 CallMap
  8. Natomas Bike ShopRepairs · from Transition · Mo-Tu,Th-Sa 10:00-18:00; We 09:00-18:00; Su 10:00-16:00 CallWebsiteMap
  9. East Sac Bike Shopfrom Transition Map
  10. Del Rio Bike Shopfrom Transition Map
  11. Performance Cyclefrom Transition Map
  12. Davis Bike Collectivefrom Transition WebsiteMap

Supermarkets near transition

  1. Raley'sSupermarket · from Transition Map
  2. Raley'sSupermarket · from Transition Map
  3. Arteaga'sSupermarket · from Transition Map
  4. Asian Food CenterSupermarket · from Transition Map
  5. Grocery OutletSupermarket · from Transition · 07:00-22:00 CallWebsiteMap
  6. SafewaySupermarket · from Transition · 05:00-02:00 CallWebsiteMap
  7. Grocery OutletSupermarket · from Transition Map
  8. Mercado LocoSupermarket · from Transition Map
  9. Walmart SupercenterSupermarket · from Transition · Mo-Su 06:00-24:00 CallWebsiteMap
  10. Grocery OutletSupermarket · from Transition Map
  11. Bel AirSupermarket · from Transition Map
  12. Sacramento Natural Foods Co-opSupermarket · from Transition · 07:00-22:00 WebsiteMap
  13. Nugget MarketSupermarket · from Transition · Mo-Su 06:00-23:00 CallWebsiteMap
  14. Smart & FinalSupermarket · from Transition Map
  15. SafewaySupermarket · from Transition · 24/7 CallWebsiteMap

Sorted by straight-line distance; where there are many, real supermarkets are listed ahead of convenience stores and greengrocers. Check race-week opening hours.

Food and coffee near transition

  1. Birdies Social ClubRestaurant · from Transition CallWebsiteMap
  2. Joe's Crab ShackRestaurant · seafood · from Transition · Sa-Su 11:00-23:00; Mo-Fr 11:00-22:00 CallWebsiteMap
  3. Tree House Cafe West SacCafé · from Transition Map
  4. Pilot HouseRestaurant · from Transition Map
  5. Emma's TamalesRestaurant · mexican · from Transition Map
  6. Railroad Fish & ChipsRestaurant · fish and chips · from Transition · Mo-Th 10:30-18:00; Fr 10:30-21:00; Sa 11:00-21:00; Su 11:00-18:00 CallWebsiteMap
  7. Blueprint Coffee ProjectCafé · from Transition Map
  8. Willie's HamburgersFast food · burger · from Transition · Mo-Th 10:30-22:00; Fr-Sa 10:00-01:00; Su 10:00-22:30 Map
  9. SteamersCafé · breakfast, burger · from Transition CallWebsiteMap
  10. FirehouseRestaurant · from Transition Map
  11. Terra Forte CoffeeCafé · from Transition · Su 08:00-17:00; Mo-Fr 07:30-17:00; Sa 08:00-17:30 WebsiteMap
  12. CerealismCafé · from Transition Map
  13. Honey and the TrapcatRestaurant · grill · from Transition · Mo-Fr 15:00-26:00; Sa-Su 11:00-26:00 CallWebsiteMap
  14. Pizza buffetRestaurant · from Transition Map
  15. V's Paradise RestaurantRestaurant · from Transition Map
  16. La Terraza Old SacramentoRestaurant · mexican · from Transition · Mo-Th 11:00-21:00;Fr-Su 11:00-22:00 CallWebsiteMap
  17. Ten 22Restaurant · american · from Transition Map
  18. Fanny Ann's SaloonRestaurant · burger · from Transition · Mo-Su 11:30-02:00 CallWebsiteMap
  19. Slice of Old Sacramento PizzaRestaurant · pizza · from Transition · Mo-Th 11:00-19:00;Fr-Sa 11:00-20:00;Su 11:00-19:00 CallWebsiteMap
  20. Pittador BrewsCafé · from Transition Map
  21. Chocolate Fish CoffeeCafé · coffee shop · from Transition WebsiteMap
  22. Spud shackFast food · from Transition Map
  23. Luis Jr'sRestaurant · from Transition Map
  24. Danny‘s Mini DonutsFast food · donut · from Transition Map
  25. Il FornaioRestaurant · italian · from Transition Map

Early opening = opens at or before 6:00 on at least one day, per OpenStreetMap. Check race-day hours with the café.

Rentals near transition

Shaded circle: about 1.5 km, roughly a 23-minute walk, from transition.

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  1. Inn & Spa at ParksideGuest house · from Transition CallWebsiteMap
  2. Amber House Inn of MidtownGuest house · from Transition Map

Apartments, chalets and guest houses mapped in OpenStreetMap within 5 km, closest first. Many are not bookable online; availability is not shown.

Live prices near transition

Hotel and rental prices for race week, from Stay22's map. It only loads when you press the button over the map, and it replaces the map while this tab is open. Prices and availability are Stay22's, not ours.

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Bike shops nearby

  1. Practical Cycle Transportation Co.from Transition WebsiteMap
  2. Sacramento Bicycle Kitchenfrom Transition · Tu 18:00-21:00; We 19:00-21:00; Fr 10:00-14:00; Su 09:00-13:00 CallWebsiteMap
  3. Vintage Bicycle SupplyRepairs · from Transition Map
  4. Midtown Cruiser Shopfrom Transition Map
  5. Trekfrom Transition · Tu-Fr 11:00-18:00; Sa 10:00-18:00; Su 12:00-17:00 CallWebsiteMap
  6. Bicycle Businessfrom Transition · Mo-Sa 11:00-18:00 CallWebsiteMap
  7. Sutterville Bicycle CompanyRepairs, Rentals, Used bikes · from Transition · Tu-Su 12:00-18:00 CallMap
  8. Natomas Bike ShopRepairs · from Transition · Mo-Tu,Th-Sa 10:00-18:00; We 09:00-18:00; Su 10:00-16:00 CallWebsiteMap
  9. East Sac Bike Shopfrom Transition Map
  10. Del Rio Bike Shopfrom Transition Map
  11. Performance Cyclefrom Transition Map
  12. Davis Bike Collectivefrom Transition WebsiteMap

Call ahead in race week; many shops run a race-expo stand and keep shorter hours in the shop.

Quick answers for California

When and where is IRONMAN California?
Oct 24, 2027, in Sacramento, CA, United States.
Where are transition and the expo for California?
Transition (T1 and T2) is at 804 Riverfront St, West Sacramento, CA 95691.
What is the closest place to stay to transition?
Embassy Suites by Hilton Sacramento - Riverfront Promenade, about 410 m (0.3 mi) away in a straight line.
How many stays are within walking distance?
18 of the 60 stays we list are within 1.5 km of transition (about a 23-minute walk).
Is there a bike shop near California?
Practical Cycle Transportation Co. is the closest mapped bike shop, about 650 m (0.4 mi) from transition.
Where can I buy food and get an early breakfast near California?
The closest supermarket is Raley's, about 400 m (0.2 mi) away.

Distances are straight-line, checked 2026-10-26. Always confirm venues in the official athlete guide.

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