We’ve all made the best of virtual races this past year, but if you’re craving the rush of racing alongside fellow participants on the trail or in the water, the Columbia River Triathlon & Multi-Sport Festival has you covered. This three day event in Vancouver, WA partners with the Girlfriends Triathlon & Fitness Festival to host running, cycling and swimming events for the whole family. Athletes have the option of Sprint or Olympic distances with…
With September already quickly approaching (bye August, already?!) that means that the Rotary Multi-Sport Riverfest is coming back! This year they’re kicking it off with a triathlon, duathlon, 10k, 5k, and 1k family run. For the triathlon and duathlon, they’re doing both a sprint and olympic distance this year to let you pick your poison. As is typical with a lot of the runs in Salem, you’ll get to cross over the two bridges that…
Deschutes Dash in Bend is back for its 16th year, with the same great events it hasbecome known for, including both an Olympic distance triathlon and a sprint triathlon, as well as a 10K and 5K run. All events take place on the same day, with all events finishing at Riverbend Park. My wife, my son, and I ran the 5K last year and had a great time. Beyond the perfect weather, it was fun…
It’s been close to two decades since I ran the Pacific Crest Half Marathon, and it still stands out in my mind as a memorable event. As I struggled through the heat and questioned my abilities that day, I looked around at several others and remembered that we were the lucky ones to have the strength to do it. There was so much going on for that sports festival weekend, and it was inspiring to…
Hosted by Best in the West Events, the 2019 Oregon Dunes Triathlon & Duathlon is on Saturday, June 8, 2019. The clean, clear, shallow waters of Woahink Lake warm up quickly and make for a great, early season, open water swim. Woahink Lake is one of the cleanest lakes around and is the main drinking water supply for Dunes City. In addition to being an open water triathlon, it is also a USAT sanctioned event…
https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4774/40848563411_c5ca46dae6_c.jpg The Heart of the Valley Triathlon and Duathlon is a great event for those wanting to try out a new adventure. Especially for those who might be a little bit nervous. As the race directors highlight online, “Keeping with the mission of Best in the West Events to include all ages and ability levels, this sprint triathlon, duathlon and kids tri is welcoming to all. Whether you are looking to do your first triathlon…
The Spring Classic Duathlon & Home Depot Half Marathon, 10K & 5K is fast approaching, taking place on April 14, 2019. The multi-sport event, put on by Why Racing Events, will be a great opportunity for athletes to either cap off their winter training, or kick start their spring training. Duathlon 5k run / 15 mile bike / 5k run Duathletes will be treated to pristine views of the Columbia River on a flat and…
It’s cold outside, so that must mean it’s time to do the 2019 Beaver Freezer Triathlon & Duathalon! This year, the event at the Oregon State University campus in Corvallis will be on Saturday April 6th. The Beaver Freezer started in 1993 and has been a huge fundraiser for the OSU Triathlon Club for over 20 years. In 2010, the Beaver Freezer became the largest triathlon with an indoor swim in the US. It’s a…
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 challenging course, this one delivers with its many hills. The triathlon started with a quick swim in Hagg Lake. The water was warm at 71 degrees and the course was well-marked and easy…
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 year’s Pacific Crest. I wasn’t able to make packet pickup on Saturday by 4p, but luckily they had everything ready for me at the reservoir the next morning.…
