Columbia River Half Iron
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Columbia River Half Iron Triathlon
The event is a USAT sanctioned half iron distance triathlon held at Vantage Boat Launch on the Columbia River. The course includes an open-water swim, a road bike course on Old Vantage Highway, and a run that returns to the boat ramp area. Participants must follow on-course arrows and elevated directional signs and obey lifeguard instructions on the swim course.
Safety and race rules are enforced. A mandatory safety briefing is scheduled via Zoom and an optional pasta feed is offered before the event. Competitors must wear their bib on the bike and run and must have stickers on helmet and bike. Drafting on the bike course is not permitted. Wetsuits are allowed; they are encouraged at 60-85F and required below 50F. Certified lifeguards will be on kayaks along the swim.
Event formats include individual half iron entries, two- and three-person relays, and a virtual half iron option. Relay entrants choose which discipline(s) they will complete. The virtual option requires completing the swim, bike, and run in one day with total time measured from start to finish. Entrants receive a race T-shirt and finisher medal.
Distances: Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
- 1.2 mile swim
- 56 mile bike
- 13.1 mile run
