Gator Grinder Triathlon
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Gator Grinder Triathlon
The Gator Grinder Triathlon in Canby, Oregon, is a multi-discipline event offering triathlon, aquabike, duathlon, and relay formats. Events use a pool swim, a one-loop bike course on local roads, and a road-and-trail run that finishes on the Ackerman Middle School track. Proceeds support the Canby Gators Swim Club.
Swim, bike, and run specifics:
- Swim: 500-yard pool swim in a 6-lane, 25-yard pool, up to four swimmers per lane.
- Bike: one-loop 12-mile course on rolling country roads; roads remain open to traffic.
- Run: 3.1-mile mostly on roadways with about one-third on a paved walking trail.
- Duathlon: 5K run - 12-mile bike - 5K run following the same segments.
- Aquabike: 500-yard swim and 12-mile bike following the triathlon segments.
Race operations and rules are communicated by email. The swim is seeded by 500-yard swim-time submissions and heat assignments are emailed. Drafting is permitted in the swim and is not allowed on the bike. A bike helmet is mandatory. Volunteers will manage intersections but cyclists are responsible for on-road safety.
Registration is online only; early-period entry fees are listed as $80 individual and $135 relay for Dec 1–Feb 28, 2027, with higher fees posted for later dates. Cancellations by March 31, 2027 receive a full refund less $25; no refunds after that date. Entries are non-transferable. T-shirts are guaranteed for entries received before March 31. Packet pickup begins at 6:30 AM on Saturday, May 8. Awards include ribbons for the top three male and female finishers in each age group plus overall and local awards. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
