Best in the West Triathlon
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Event details
The Best in the West Triathlon Festival takes place Saturday June 6 to Sunday June 7, 2026 at Lewis Creek Park, 44450 North River Drive, Foster, OR. The venue is near Foster Reservoir and the Santiam River. The swim takes place in Foster Lake. The bike courses use low-use roads through the hills and along the river. The run follows the wooded shoreline. The event includes a campground on site. A post-race party includes a barbecue, beverages, live music, and an awards ceremony. The festival also includes a healthy living expo.
Distances, event types and entry info
The festival offers multiple race formats and distances, including:
- Half-Iron Triathlon
- Half-Iron Paddle Triathlon
- Half-Iron Duathlon
- Half-Iron Aqua Bike
- Half-Iron Relay Team
- Olympic Triathlon
- Olympic Paddle Triathlon
- Olympic Duathlon
- Olympic Aqua Bike
- Olympic Relay Team
- Sprint Triathlon
- Sprint Paddle Triathlon
- Sprint Duathlon
- Sprint Aqua Bike
- Sprint Relay Team
- Super Sprint Triathlon
- Super Sprint Duathlon
- Kids Splash & Dash (open to ages 16 and under)
- 5k, 10k, Half-Marathon
- 12-Mile, 25-Mile, 56-Mile bike rides
- 500 m, 1500 m, 1.2-mile swims
- Virtual Race
Entry fees are listed per event. Examples from the event page: Half-Iron $340, Olympic $155 ($85 for ages 1-17), Sprint $135 ($70 for ages 1-17), Kids Splash & Dash $25, Virtual Race $110 ($65 for ages 1-17). Many event prices increase after April 1, 2026. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
