Best in the West Triathlon
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Best in the West Triathlon Festival
The Best in the West Triathlon Festival takes place at Foster Reservoir and Foster Lake near Sweet Home, Oregon, in the foothills of the Cascades along the Santiam River. The festival organizes multiple multisport and single sport events over a weekend and includes onshore and onwater race options.
Race formats at the festival include a range of multisport distances and standalone events:
- Half Iron 70.3: 1.2 miles swim, 56 miles bike, 13.1 miles run
- Olympic: 1500 m swim, 40 km bike, 10 km run
- Sprint: 500 m swim, 12 miles bike, 5 km run
- Super Sprint: 250 m swim, 5 miles bike, 1.5 miles run
- Kids Splash and Dash: 100 m swim plus 1 km run or 200 m swim plus 2 km run
Additional options include paddle triathlon, duathlon, aqua bike, relay teams, standalone swims (500 m, 1500 m, 1.2 miles), running races (5 km, 10 km, half marathon), and bike rides (12, 25, 56 miles). A virtual race allows participation in any listed sport or distance.
Divisions are offered for age group, challenged athletes, Clydesdale, Athena, and collegiate categories among certain events, plus try a tri and noncompetitive youth options. Event features described by the organizer include a post race barbecue with local produce, beverages, live music, awards, a healthy living expo, and a nearby campground. The festival emphasizes a family friendly environment and a weekend program of competitive and recreational racing. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
