Best in the West Triathlon Festival

  • Date Sun 8th June 2025
  • Location Sweet Home, Oregon
  • Price $22.20 - $400.00
  • Races 28 races
  • Distances Olympic, Sprint, 5km, 10km, Marathon

Event summary

Join us for the exhilarating Best in the West Triathlon Festival on Sunday, June 8, 2025, set against the stunning backdrop of Foster, Linn. This event is designed by athletes, for athletes, and offers an unforgettable experience at the picturesque Foster Reservoir, nestled in the foothills of the Cascades and fed by the Santiam River. Participants can look forward to a refreshing swim in the scenic Foster Lake, followed by a thrilling bike ride on miles of low-traffic roads that wind through the hills and along the river. The run course, shaded by a wooded shoreline, provides a perfect escape from the summer sun.

This festival isn't just about the race; it's a celebration of health and community! After crossing the finish line, indulge in a massive BBQ featuring local produce, complemented by ice-cold beers, ciders, and beverages. Enjoy live music and an awards ceremony while soaking up the family-friendly atmosphere. With races catering to all ages and abilities, plus a well-kept campground for a weekend of fun, the Best in the West Triathlon Festival promises to create lasting memories. Join us for a weekend dedicated to promoting health, fitness, and the joy of living your best life!

Organiser's Description

Best in the West Triathlon Festival - Designed by athletes, for athletes!

Nestled in the foothills of the Cascades and fed by the Santiam River, Foster Reservoir offers premier recreation facilities to the outdoor enthusiast and an excellent location for a triathlon festival.

Swim in the beautiful Foster Lake. Miles of low use roads wind through the hills and along the river, providing an exhilarating ride for the cyclist. Following the wooded shoreline, the run course offers relief from the summer sun.

To top off your race experience, we put on an awesome post race party! We put together a HUGE BBQ with local produce just for you! After you fill up on delicious food, top it off with a couple of ice cold beers, ciders or beverages on us, and enjoy the live music and awards ceremony.

With a family friendly atmosphere and races for all ages and abilities, youll find yourself hanging around for the whole weekend. A large, well kept campground is the final component of the equation for the ultimate triathlon festival. We hope you will join us!

The Best of the West Triathlon Festival aims to promote health and fitness through a weekend of competitive and fun racing while also providing a healthy living expo where participants, volunteers and spectators will learn how to live healthier happier lives. Our goal is to help bring out the best in you!

www.bestinthewesttriathlon.com

Races

  • Half-Iron Triathlon

    Incl. $17.25 Fee & Race Shirt

    Sat 7th June 2025 (7:30AM EDT)

    $342.25

    SATURDAY 7:30AM TRIATHLON (1.2mi swim, 56mi bike, 13.1mi run) AVAILABLE DIVISIONS: Age Group Challenged Athletes Clydesdale Athena
  • Half-Iron Paddle Triathlon

    Incl. $17.25 Fee & Race Shirt

    Sat 7th June 2025 (7:30AM EDT)

    $342.25

    PADDLE TRI (1.2mi swim, 56mi bike, 13.1mi run)
  • Half-Iron Duathlon

    Incl. $17.25 Fee & Race Shirt

    Sat 7th June 2025 (7:55AM EDT)

    $342.25

    DUATHLON (56mi bike, 13.1mi run)
  • Half-Iron Aqua Bike

    Incl. $17.25 Fee & Race Shirt

    Sat 7th June 2025 (7:30AM EDT)

    $342.25

    AQUA BIKE (1.2mi swim, 56mi bike)
  • Half-Iron Relay Team

    Incl. $20.00 Fee & Race Shirt

    Sat 7th June 2025 (7:30AM EDT)

    $400.00

    SATURDAY 7:30AM AVAILABLE RELAY OPTIONS: TRIATHLON (1.2mi swim, 56mi bike, 13.1mi run) PADDLE TRI (1.2mi swim, 56mi bike, 13.1mi run) DUATHLON (56mi bike, 13.1mi run) AQUA BIKE (1.2mi swim, 56mi bike)
  • Olympic Triathlon

    Incl. $9.70 Fee & Race Shirt

    Sat 7th June 2025 (9:00AM EDT)

    $154.70

    SATURDAY 9AM TRIATHLON (1500m swim, 40k bike, 10k run) AVAILABLE DIVISIONS: Age Group Challenged Athletes Collegiate Clydesdale Athena
  • Olympic Paddle Triathlon

    Incl. $9.70 Fee & Race Shirt

    Sat 7th June 2025 (9:00AM EDT)

    $154.70

    PADDLE TRI (1500m swim, 40k bike, 10k run)
  • Olympic Duathlon

    Incl. $9.70 Fee & Race Shirt

    Sat 7th June 2025 (9:15AM EDT)

    $154.70

    DUATHLON (40k bike, 10k run)
  • Olympic Aqua Bike

    Incl. $9.70 Fee & Race Shirt

    Sat 7th June 2025 (9:00AM EDT)

    $154.70

    AQUA BIKE (1500m swim, 40k bike)
  • Olympic Relay Team

    Incl. $14.80 Fee & Race Shirt

    Sat 7th June 2025 (9:00AM EDT)

    $244.80

    SATURDAY 9AM AVAILABLE RELAY OPTIONS: TRIATHLON (1500m swim, 40k bike, 10k run) PADDLE TRI (1500m swim, 40k bike, 10k run) DUATHLON (40k bike, 10k run) AQUA BIKE (1500m swim, 40k bike)
  • Sprint Triathlon

    Incl. $8.50 Fee & Race Shirt

    Sun 8th June 2025 (8:00AM EDT)

    $133.50

    SUNDAY 8AM TRIATHLON (500m swim, 12mi bike, 5k run) AVAILABLE DIVISIONS: Age Group Challenged Athletes Clydesdale Athena
  • Sprint Paddle Triathlon

    Incl. $8.50 Fee & Race Shirt

    Sun 8th June 2025 (8:00AM EDT)

    $133.50

    PADDLE TRI (500m paddle, 12mi bike, 5k run)
  • Sprint Duathlon

    Incl. $8.50 Fee & Race Shirt

    Sun 8th June 2025 (8:00AM EDT)

    $133.50

    DUATHLON (12mi bike, 5k run)
  • Sprint Aqua Bike

    Incl. $8.50 Fee & Race Shirt

    Sun 8th June 2025 (8:00AM EDT)

    $133.50

    AQUA BIKE (500m swim, 12mi bike)
  • Sprint Relay Team

    Incl. $13.00 Fee & Race Shirt

    Sun 8th June 2025 (8:00AM EDT)

    $213.00

    SUNDAY 8AM AVAILABLE RELAY OPTIONS: TRIATHLON (500m swim, 12mi bike, 5k run) PADDLE TRI (500m paddle, 12mi bike, 5k run) DUATHLON (12mi bike, 5k run) AQUA BIKE (500m swim, 12mi bike)
  • Super Sprint Triathlon

    Incl. $6.40 Fee & Race Shirt

    Sun 8th June 2025 (9:00AM EDT)

    $96.40

    SUNDAY 9:00AM AVAILABLE DIVISIONS: AGE GROUP (competitive) TRY-A-TRI (all ages, non-competitive) 250m swim, 5mi bike, 1.5mi run
  • Super Sprint Duathlon

    Incl. $6.40 Fee & Race Shirt

    Sun 8th June 2025 (9:05AM EDT)

    $96.40

    SUNDAY 9:00AM AVAILABLE DIVISIONS: AGE GROUP (competitive) TRY-A-TRI (all ages, non-competitive) 5mi bike, 1.5mi run
  • Kids Splash & Dash

    Incl. $2.20 Fee & Race Shirt

    Sat 7th June 2025 (4:30PM EDT)

    $22.20

    SATURDAY 4:30PM AVAILABLE DIVISIONS: SHORT COURSE: 1 lap swim (100m) 1 lap run (1k) - Suggested ages 3-8 LONG COURSE 2 laps swim (200m) 2 laps run (2k) - Suggested ages 9-15 We recommend parents accompany kids under age 7. For the tiniest of splashers, it is ok to wade back and forth on the beach for the Splash and then head straight to the finish for the Dash. We just want the kiddos to have fun!
  • 5k

    Incl. $4.00 Fee & Race Shirt

    Sun 8th June 2025 (8:30AM EDT)

    $54.00

    SUNDAY 8:30AM Walk, Jog, Run
  • 10k

    Incl. $5.20 Fee & Race Shirt

    Sat 7th June 2025 (10:00AM EDT)

    $75.20

    SATURDAY 10:00AM Walk, Jog, Run
  • Half-Marathon

    Incl. $6.10 Fee & Race Shirt

    Sat 7th June 2025 (10:00AM EDT)

    $91.10

    SATURDAY 10AM Walk, Jog, Run
  • 12-Mile Bike Ride

    Incl. $4.00 Fee & Race Shirt

    Sun 8th June 2025 (9:30AM EDT)

    $54.00

    12 mile bike ride on the sprint course
  • 25-Mile Bike Ride

    Incl. $5.20 Fee & Race Shirt

    Sat 7th June 2025 (9:15AM EDT)

    $75.20

    25 mile bike ride on the Olympic course.
  • 56-Mile Bike Ride

    Incl. $6.10 Fee & Race Shirt

    Sat 7th June 2025 (7:55AM EDT)

    $91.10

    56 mile bike ride on the Half-Iron bike course.
  • 500-Meter Swim

    Incl. $4.00 Fee & Race Shirt

    Sun 8th June 2025 (8:00AM EDT)

    $54.00

  • 1500-Meter Swim

    Incl. $4.60 Fee & Race Shirt

    Sat 7th June 2025 (9:00AM EDT)

    $64.60

  • 1.2-Mile Swim

    Incl. $5.20 Fee & Race Shirt

    Sat 7th June 2025 (7:45AM EDT)

    $75.20

  • Virtual Race

    Incl. $7.60 Fee & Race Shirt

    $117.60

    The virtual race includes any of the distances and sport combinations above.

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