Photos: Full Vineman Triathlon

Athletes pass by several wineries on the bike course. Photo: Jeff Kapic

Athletes get ready to take on a 140.6-mile journey. Photo: Jeff Kapic

The swim start takes place at Johnson's Beach on the Russian River. Photo: Jeff Kapic

Wetsuit strippers are a must at a full-distance event! Photo: Jeff Kapic

Racing in Sonoma County guarantees beautiful views along the course. Photo: Jeff Kapic

The fastest swimmer exited the water in just over 46 minutes. Photo: Jeff Kapic

The point-to-point bike course features a section where athletes must complete two laps. Photo: Jeff Kapic

This was the 22nd running of the event, making it the oldest independent full-distance races in the country. Photo: Jeff Kapic

Spectators found unique ways to cheer on the athletes. Photo: Jeff Kapic

Much of the course takes place at the same locations of the Vineman Ironman 70.3 triathlon, held two weeks prior. Photo: Jeff Kapic

Mats are placed around transition to help athletes navigate the rocky beach. Photo: Jeff Kapic

The bike course features a few challenging climbs. Photo: Jeff Kapic

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An athlete takes on one of the descents. Photo: Jeff Kapic

The views serve as a nice distraction on a long day of racing. Photo: Jeff Kapic

Most athletes save the wine tasting for after the race. Photo: Jeff Kapic

A bird's eye view of T2. Photo: Jeff Kapic

Vineyards line almost the entire course. Photo: Jeff Kapic

Professional triathlete John Dahlz took the overall win in 8:56:57. Photo: Jeff Kapic

Lentine Zahler was the first female across the line in 10:30:46. Photo: Jeff Kapic

The three-lap run course helps athletes to not get lonely on the marathon leg of the race. Photo: Jeff Kapic

Age grouper Chang Yoon went on to finish the race in 14:46:12. Photo: Jeff Kapic

The sun begins to set on Sonoma County. Photo: Jeff Kapic

Like all full-distance events, it is the last finishers that receive some of the loudest cheers. Photo: Jeff Kapic