Name: Mustang Showdown 2026
Start: 2026-10-18
End: 2026-10-18
Location: Nipomo

About the Event

AGE GROUP / OPEN DIVISION

This race is designed to be approachable, fun, and a great introduction to triathlon. The shorter distances make it perfect for first-timers while still offering a fast, competitive course for more experienced athletes. Racers will be seeded by their swim and run times to ensure smooth flow in the pool and on the course.

After completing a 300m swim, athletes will head to transition and begin the bike leg: 3 laps of a spectator-friendly course that keeps the energy high and the action close. The race finishes with a run on a safe, closed course that allows athletes to push themselves while enjoying the support of the crowd.

The focus here is on participation and fun—whether this is your first triathlon or your 50th, you’ll leave with a smile, new friends, and maybe a new personal best.

COLLEGIATE DIVISION

Unlike more traditional high-stakes races, this one emphasizes participation and enjoyment, offering a relaxed and welcoming atmosphere. The low-stakes nature of the race encourages beginners and seasoned racers alike to compete without the pressure of intense competition, making it an excellent opportunity for newcomers to get a taste of draft-legal racing. Racers are organized into small waves, which helps manage the flow of the event and ensures that everyone gets ample opportunity to participate. The super sprint format which is shorter and more intense than our usual races, allows participants to race multiple times throughout the morning. This repetition not only adds to the fun but also provides racers with the chance to improve their performance with each successive attempt.

Race Details and schedule coming soon

Races Offered

Mustang Showdown Super Sprint - Individual Age group/open

Oct 18, 2026

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Distance — Mustang Showdown Super Sprint - Individual Age group/open

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Type — Multisports

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45 days remaining

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$80.00

Mustang Showdown Super Sprint - WCCTC Collegiate Men

Oct 18, 2026

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Distance — Mustang Showdown Super Sprint - WCCTC Collegiate Men

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Type — Multisports

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45 days remaining

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$70.00

Mustang Showdown Super Sprint - WCCTC Collegiate Women

Oct 18, 2026

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Distance — Mustang Showdown Super Sprint - WCCTC Collegiate Women

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Type — Multisports

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45 days remaining

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$70.00

Weather History

These values represent the 3-year monthly averages for October in Nipomo.

thermostat Temperature

11.7° / 24.9°

wb_sunny Feels like

10.3° / 23.1°

light_mode Avg sunshine hours

10h 35m

water_drop Avg rainfall

0.3 mm

ac_unit Avg snowfall

—

air Avg wind speed

7.2 km/h (Light breeze)

opacity Sweat loss rate

Moderate

terrain Course conditions

Firm and slightly soft

sunny Max UV Index

Moderate (4.0)

humidity_mid Humidity

65.6%

wb_twilight Sunrise

07:08

nightlight Sunset

18:25

About Nipomo

Learn more about the host city, Nipomo.

Nipomo is an unincorporated town in San Luis Obispo County, California, United States. The population was 16,714 for the 2010 census and grew to 18,176 for the 2020 census. For statistical purposes, the United States Census Bureau has defined Nipomo as a census-designated place (CDP).