Girlfriends Triathlon & Fitness Festival
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Girlfriends Triathlon & Fitness Festival
The Girlfriends Triathlon & Fitness Festival is an all-women multisport event held at Frenchmans Bar in Vancouver, WA, along the Columbia River. The venue offers river and mountain views and a flat course with a down-current swim close to shore.
Event formats for the Girlfriends day include:
- Sprint Triathlon: 825 yd / 750 m / .466 mi swim, 12 mile / 11.77 mi bike, 5 km run
- Sprint Duathlon: 5 km run, 12 mile / 11.77 mi bike, 5 km run
- AquaBike: swim then 12 mile bike, race ends when bike timing mat is crossed
- 5 km run
The festival is part of a broader Columbia River Triathlon Festival that also includes co-ed events, a Kids Triathlon and a Friday evening Sunset 5K/10K. Kids races cover age-appropriate swim, bike and run distances and children 12 and under register free; older youth receive a reduced fee.
USAT rules apply. A timing chip must be worn during the event and body marking is required before entering transition for safety and identification. Helmets are mandatory for cycling; no music devices are allowed during the bike. Aid stations are placed approximately every two miles and basic on-site bike mechanic service is provided. The festival benefits the Northwest Association for Blind Athletes. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
