Best in the West Triathlon
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Best in the West Triathlon Festival
The Best in the West Triathlon Festival is a weekend multisport event held at Lewis Creek Park in Sweet Home, Oregon. The festival is scheduled for June 6 and 7, 2026, with dates also listed for June 12 and 13, 2027 and June 10 and 11, 2028.
The program includes a wide range of race formats and distances to suit different interests. Distances and event types featured include:
- Half Iron triathlon
- Olympic triathlon
- Sprint triathlon
- Super Sprint triathlon
- Kids Splash and Dash
- Paddle triathlon
- Duathlon
- Aqua Bike
- Aquathon
- Half Marathon 13.1 miles
- 10K run
- 5K run
- Beer Mile Relay
- Mixed Team Super Sprint Relay
- Bike rides and open swims
The festival includes event services and amenities such as camping options, a large post race barbecue, on site beer and cider sales, Saturday night mile relay and athlete social, and awards produced by the event posse. The event uses thematic elements tied to an old west motif including cowboy hats, a shotgun start, a mock jail, a saloon area, and horseshoe awards.
Accessibility and division options are provided. Ramps and alternate run course and finish line access are available for ADA access. There are paratriathlon and challenged athletes divisions, and youth rates are applied automatically for participants under 18. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
