Best in the West Triathlon Festival
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About the race
The Best in the West Triathlon Festival is a two-day multisport event on June 12-13, 2027 near Foster Reservoir and Foster Lake in Sweet Home, Oregon (44450 North River Drive, 97345). The festival features triathlon, paddle triathlon, duathlon, aqua bike, relay teams, standalone swims, running races, bike rides, and a virtual race option that covers any of the distances offered. Some events include competition divisions such as Age Group, Challenged Athletes, Clydesdale, Athena, Collegiate, and non-competitive Try-a-Tri classes. Relay team entries are available for several distance categories. Event amenities and festival features listed by the organizer include a healthy living expo, a post-race barbecue with local food, beverages, live music, an awards ceremony, and a large campground on site. Registration opens August 1, 2026 and closes October 2, 2026.
Entry fees vary by event, from the youth Kids Splash & Dash to higher-priced relay team entries. Key race formats and representative distances: - Half-Iron: 1.2 mile swim, 56 mile bike, 13.1 mile run - Olympic: 1500 m swim, 40 km bike, 10 km run - Sprint: 500 m swim, 12 mile bike, 5 km run - Super Sprint: 250 m swim, 5 mile bike, 1.5 mile run - Kids Splash & Dash short and long courses - Running races: 5k, 10k, Half-Marathon - Bike rides: 12, 25, 56 miles - Standalone swims: 500 m, 1500 m, 1.2 miles. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.