Girlfriends Triathlon & Fitness Festival
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Girlfriends Triathlon & Fitness Festival (Vancouver, WA)
The Girlfriends Triathlon & Fitness Festival is a women only multisport event held on August 9, 2026 at Frenchmans Bar along the Columbia River. This is the event's 30th edition. The venue offers riverfront views including Mt. Hood, Mt. St. Helens and Vancouver Lake. The course is described as flat and fast with a down‑current swim close to shore.
Event formats include:
- Girlfriends Sprint Triathlon: 825 yd / 750 m swim, 12 mile bike, 5 km run
- Girlfriends Sprint Duathlon: 5 km run, 12 mile bike, 5 km run
- Girlfriends Sprint AquaBike: swim then 12 mile bike, finish on bike timing mat
- Girlfriends 5 km run
The festival spans a weekend with the Girlfriends events on Sunday, coed events on Saturday, and kids events plus a Sunset 5 km and 10 km scheduled on the Friday evening program. A free Kids Triathlon and discounted youth entries are part of the weekend programming; age group specific swim, bike and run distances are provided for children.
Logistics and rules note that chip timing is required, helmets are mandatory for cycling, body marking is used, and music is prohibited during the bike for safety. Wetsuits are optional, water aid stations are placed about every two miles, and basic bike mechanical support will be available on site. Awards include top three women overall and masters champions plus age group and division placements. The festival benefits the Northwest Association for Blind Athletes. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
