Columbia River Half Iron
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Columbia River Half Iron 1.2S, 56B, 13.1R : Vantage, WA
The Columbia River Half Iron is an inaugural half-Iron-distance triathlon held at Vantage Grand Resort in Vantage, Washington. The event consists of these distances:
- 1.2-mile swim in the Columbia River, starting in knee-deep water at the Vantage boat launch.
- 56-mile bike hilly out-and-back toward Ellensburg with 21.44-mile and 6.5-mile segments.
- 13.1-mile run course finishing near the Wanapum Reservoir Dam.
All registrants receive a custom deluxe windbreaker and all finishers receive a Columbia River Half Iron medal. Aid and support are provided every three miles and include water, Gatorade, gel, ice, towels, sponges, and first aid. Certified lifeguards with AEDs will be on the water. A support vehicle is available for mechanical issues or minor injuries; emergency services are 911.
Participant equipment and safety rules apply: USAT membership is required (one-day membership available), wet suits are allowed up to 85 F and mandatory at 55 F and below per USAT rules, no flotation devices in the water, bike handles must be plugged, and helmets and bike labels are required to exit the secured corral. Participants must wear ankle bracelets for the duration of the event and display their bib on the front torso during the bike and run, with a 10-minute penalty if the bib is not visible.
Course maps are posted online and the route will have orange arrows and elevated signs. Parking is available at Vantage Resort. A mandatory pre-race briefing will be live streamed on September 3, 2026, and packet pickup with an optional buffet is available at the race site on September 5, 2026. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
