Columbia River Half Iron
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Columbia River Half Iron Triathlon
The event is a half Iron triathlon held at the Vantage Boat Launch on the Columbia River in Vantage, Washington. The course runs along Vantage Highway and includes river and cliff scenery near Washington State Park and the Grant County PUD dam.
Distances:
- 1.2 miles swim
- 56 miles bike on the old Vantage Highway
- 13.1 miles run toward Wanapum Dam and back
The race is USAT sanctioned. Registration includes a long sleeve race T-shirt, a decal, and a finisher medal. A pasta feed and race packet pickup take place the day before the event at the race site. A virtual entry option requires completing the swim, bike, and run in one day. Relay entries are available for two and three person teams; a one day bronze USAT membership option is offered for participants who need it.
Safety and equipment requirements stated by the organizer include wearing the race swim cap and an anklet for the duration of the event, plugging bike handle ends, wearing the race bib on the front torso during the bike and run, and no drafting on the bike course. Water temperature is reported at about +68F. Finishers receive a medal after returning their anklet. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.