Multi-sport Event

Race Recap: 2018 Lake of the Woods Tri-Sport Weekend (Half Marathon edition)

September 16, 2018 // 0 Comments

Lake of the Woods has always been a very special place for me. Every summer for 7 years straight, I have been coming up to spend a week of lounging, water skiing, swimming, and paddle boarding. It was not until last summer that I noticed they had a [read more...]

Race Preview: 2018 Rotary Triathlon of Salem (including Half, 10k, and 5k River Runs)

September 8, 2018 // 0 Comments

The addition of the Peter Courtney Minto Island Bridge in Salem, connecting downtown Salem and Riverfront Park to dozens of miles of paved trails within Minto-Brown Island Park has been awesome for runners. Aside from making run routes and new [read more...]

The 2nd annual River 2 Ridge Relay is back on September 16, 2018 (Salem to Silverton)

August 16, 2018 // 0 Comments

The 2nd annual River 2 Ridge Relay, by Breakaway Promotions, is back to take teams and individuals from downtown Salem to Silver Creek State Falls. This multi-sport event consists of watercraft navigation (via kayak, SUP, or other means, cycle, [read more...]

Race Recap: 2018 Rolf Prima Tri at the Grove

August 14, 2018 // 0 Comments

The 2018 Rolf Prima Tri at the Grove hosted by Best in the West is one of my favorite summer triathlons. The course is stunning, from the swim in the clear blue lake to the shaded, flat and scenic bike course, finishing with a flat run. Due to an [read more...]

Race Preview: 2018 Best in the West Triathlon Festival (Sweet Home)

August 14, 2018 // 0 Comments

Sweet Home, Oregon is hosting the Best in the West Triathlon, with 5 events to choose from! On September 7th thru 9th, come join other Tri racers at the Best in the West Triathlon Festival. Nestled in the foothills of the Cascades by the Santiam [read more...]

Race Preview: 2018 Lake of the Woods Tri Sports Weekend (Klamath Falls)

August 13, 2018 // 0 Comments

Lake of the Woods is honestly, one of the most beautiful places in Southern Oregon, and on September 8th and 9th will be hosting the Lake of the Woods Tri Weekend. This weekend long event will feature a sprint Triathlon and Duathlon, a long course [read more...]

Race Preview: 2018 Wallowa Lake Triathlon and 5K

August 8, 2018 // 0 Comments

The Wallowa Lake Triathlon and 5K will be held on September 1 at beautiful Wallowa Lake in Eastern Oregon. This event is a fundraiser for Safe Harbors – a Domestic and Sexual Violence Service Provider. Safe Harbors is a grassroots, public, [read more...]

Race Preview: 2018 Columbia River Triathlon & Multi-Sport Festival and Girlfriends Triathlon & Fitness Festival

August 5, 2018 // 0 Comments

There’s a lot going on at the 2018 Columbia River Triathlon & Multi-Sport Festival and the Girlfriends Triathlon & Fitness Festival and it’s coming up quickly on the weekend of August 17th. These events will support a few great [read more...]

Race Preview: 2018 Triumph Iron Relay (Corvallis)

July 29, 2018 // 0 Comments

If you’ve ever wanted to compete in a full or half Iron-distance triathlon but don’t have the time to train or you’re undecided, you should consider the 2018 Triumph Iron Relay on August 24th through the 26th in Corvallis Oregon. [read more...]

Race Recap: 2018 Hagg Lake Triathlon & Endurance Sports Festival

July 20, 2018 // 0 Comments

This was my first time competing at the 36th Annual Hagg Lake Triathlon & Endurance Sports Festival. Hagg Lake and the surrounding area is beautiful so I was excited for the opportunity to compete at this event. For those looking for a [read more...]

Race Preview: 2018 Rogue River Triathlon (Agness)

July 11, 2018 // 0 Comments

Looking for a summer triathlon? The 2018 Rogue River Triathlon on Saturday, August 4th out in Agness, OR might be a good option for you. This tri will start at 9:00AM with a .5 Mile Swim that travels a short distance up river before participants [read more...]

Race Recap: 2018 Pacific Crest Sports Festival (Sunriver)

July 8, 2018 // 0 Comments

The 2018 Pacific Crest Sports Festival will always hold a special place in my heart. The 2011 olympic length triathlon was my very first, and it was in Sunriver that I fell in love with the sport of triathlon. I had a few bumps preparing for this [read more...]

Race Preview: 2018 PDX Tri and Multi-Sport Festival (Fairview)

June 27, 2018 // 0 Comments

Why Racing Events will host the 34th Annual PDX TRI at beautiful Blue Lake in Fairview Washington on Sunday, July 29th, 2018. This fun, mid-summer event offers strong competition for all athletes. The beautiful course is flat, fast and scenic, with [read more...]

Race Preview: 2018 Rolf Prima Tri at the Grove (Cottage Grove)

June 27, 2018 // 0 Comments

Best in the West Events will host the 2018 Rolf Prima Tri at the Grove on Saturday July 21st. This was one of my favorite races from the 2017 season. I still remember driving to the lake and wondering how it could be a flat course with all the hills [read more...]

Race Preview: 2018 Deschutes Dash (Bend) – A Run Oregon FEATURED RACE!

June 20, 2018 // 0 Comments

If you want to participate in the Deschutes Dash in Bend on July 14th, you’ll have a long list of events to choose from: Not only can participants run the 5k or 10k race, there are also Sprint and Olympic distance triathlons, as well as [read more...]

Race Recap: 2018 Helvetia Half Marathon (Hillsboro)

June 19, 2018 // 0 Comments

The Les Schwab Tires Helvetia Half Marathon, 15K, and 10K Run/Walk, and 25mi Bike Race – Hood to Coast Race Series, takes place every year in early June. This race gives participants the options of a half marathon, 15K, 10K and a 25 mile bike [read more...]

Race Recap: 2018 Blue Lake Triathlon by Why Racing Events

June 12, 2018 // 0 Comments

The Blue Lake Triathlon, hosted by Why Racing Events was perfect this year. The weather was warm enough to feel comfortable the entire race without being too warm for the run at the end of the olympic triathlon. The temperature of Blue Lake was a [read more...]

Race Preview: 2018 Hagg Lake Triathlon & Endurance Sports Festival (Gaston, OR)

June 11, 2018 // 0 Comments

Why Racing will host their 36th Annual Hagg Lake Triathlon & Endurance Sports Festival on Saturday July 7th and Sunday July 8th. This fun weekend sports festival is being held on one of the oldest and most beautiful Triathlon courses in the [read more...]

Race Recap: 2018 Oregon Dunes Triathlon & Duathlon

May 28, 2018 // 0 Comments

The 2018 Oregon Dunes Triathlon & Duathlon could not have had better weather. The race began with beautiful overcast weather for cool racing conditions followed by warm sunshine for post race festivities. It was an amazing day for a race, [read more...]

Race Preview: 2018 Pacific Crest Sports Festival – including 28k & 50k trail runs (Sunriver)

May 27, 2018 // 0 Comments

In 2013, I competed in my very first triathlon at the Pacific Crest Sports Festival in Sunriver. It was sunny and much warmer than I had planned and to this day it is one of my favorite races. It was challenging, but scenic and beautiful and I [read more...]

Race Preview: 2018 Granite Man (Jacksonville)

May 16, 2018 // 0 Comments

The annual Granite Man held in the Rogue River National Forest at Applegate Lake is a full weekend of off road sports – triathlon (with a new SUP option instead of swimming if you prefer), duathlon, bike race, 10 mile running race, 28 mile [read more...]

Race Preview: 2018 Blue Lake Triathlon & Multi-Sport Festival

May 4, 2018 // 0 Comments

With summer just around the corner, the 37th annual Blue Lake Triathlon & Multi-Sport Festival is a great way to kick off the season. If you haven’t been training like you wanted through the winter and spring, Why Racing Events has you [read more...]

Race Recap: 2018 Heart of the Valley Triathlon (Corvallis)

May 2, 2018 // 0 Comments

The Heart of the Valley Triathlon in Corvallis is such a great season opener for those new to triathlon and triathletes wishing to get a jumpstart on the season. I was able to compete last year and while I felt more prepared at the 2017 event, [read more...]

Race Preview: 2018 Sagebrush Cycles Time Trial Duathlon and 5K (Bend)

May 1, 2018 // 0 Comments

Calling all Duathlon athletes who are wanting a time trial, this is the event (s) for you! The Sagebrush Cycles Time Trial Duathlon and 5K is held Wednesday evenings May 2nd, 9th, 16th, 23rd, 30th, and June 6th, in Bend OR. This year, they have also [read more...]

Small Race Preview: 2018 Gator Grinder Triathlon (Canby)

April 17, 2018 // 0 Comments

The North Lake Physical Therapy Gator Grinder Triathlon is an excellent introduction for first-time triathletes, as well as a great early season event for experienced racers. The race begins with a pool swim, the bike course takes participants over [read more...]

Race Preview: 2018 Siskiyou Challenge (Ashland)

April 2, 2018 // 0 Comments

The 2018 Siskiyou Challenge will take place on Saturday April 28, 2018. The race begins at ScienceWorks Hands-On Museum. This race raises funds for Rogue Valley Farm to School, a local nonprofit that educates children about our food system through [read more...]