The venue is held in the midst of Morgan Hill. Scenic, majestic and unique describes this particular race venue. Uvas Reservoir is open to the public for swimming only one day a year, exclusively for the South Bay Triathlon. May. Wetsuits are encouraged for safety, but are not mandatory. The swim course is well laid out and participants swim around a natural wooded and tree lined peninsula.
Swimmers follow the shoreline, and finish at the boat ramp on the opposite side of the start.
The Bike course has rolling hills and is very scenic. Participants pass by reservoirs, wineries, and rural ranch-style properties. There is a steep hill climb of approx. However the high water level the past several years have made it necessary to move the run. Small rollers are included in the run.