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Best in the West Triathlon Festival 2027
- Date
- Race weekend: Saturday to Sunday, June 12 to 13, 2027
- Start time
- 7:30 AM start (Los Angeles)
- Location
- Sweet Home, Oregon
- Entry fee
- From $25 · goes up to $350 on Oct 2, 2026
- Included with entry
- Includes a shirt
- Fundraising
- Takes optional donations when you register
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Events and entry fees
| Event | Distance | When | Entry fee | Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saturday, Jun 12, 2027 | ||||
| Half-Iron Aqua Bike | AquabikeOpen water swim | Jun 12, 20277:30 AM | $325$350 after Oct 2, 2026 | – |
| Half-Iron Paddle Triathlon | Ultra | Jun 12, 20277:30 AM | $325$350 after Oct 2, 2026 | – |
| Half-Iron Relay Team | Half Iron TriathlonSwim 1.2 mi · Bike 56 mi · Run 13.1 mi · Swim 1.2 mi · Bike 56 mi · Run 13.1 mi · Bike 56 mi · Run 13.1 mi · Swim 1.2 mi · Bike 56 miRelay or teamOpen water swim | Jun 12, 20277:30 AM | $400$420 after Oct 2, 2026 | – |
| Half-Iron Triathlon | Half Iron TriathlonSwim 1.2 mi · Bike 56 mi · Run 13.1 miOpen water swim | Jun 12, 20277:30 AM | $325$350 after Oct 2, 2026 | – |
| 1.2-Mile Swim | Other | Jun 12, 20277:45 AM | $75$80 after Oct 2, 2026 | – |
| 56-Mile Bike Ride | Bike RideBike 56 mi | Jun 12, 20277:55 AM | $85$95 after Oct 2, 2026 | – |
| Half-Iron Duathlon | DuathlonBike 56 mi · Run 13.1 mi | Jun 12, 20277:55 AM | $325$350 after Oct 2, 2026 | – |
| 5k | 5K | Jun 12, 20278:30 AM | $55$60 after Oct 2, 2026 | – |
| 1500-Meter Swim | 1 Mile | Jun 12, 20279:00 AM | $65$70 after Oct 2, 2026 | – |
| Olympic Aqua Bike | AquabikeOpen water swim | Jun 12, 20279:00 AM | $155$165 after Oct 2, 2026 | – |
| Olympic Paddle Triathlon | – | Jun 12, 20279:00 AM | $155$165 after Oct 2, 2026 | – |
| Olympic Relay Team | Olympic TriathlonSwim 1,500 m · Bike 24.9 mi · Run 6.2 mi · Swim 1,500 m · Bike 24.9 mi · Run 6.2 mi · Bike 24.9 mi · Run 6.2 mi · Swim 1,500 m · Bike 24.9 miRelay or teamOpen water swim | Jun 12, 20279:00 AM | $240$260 after Oct 2, 2026 | – |
| Olympic Triathlon | Olympic TriathlonSwim 1,500 m · Bike 24.9 mi · Run 6.2 miOpen water swim | Jun 12, 20279:00 AM | $155$165 after Oct 2, 2026 | – |
| 25-Mile Bike Ride | Bike RideBike 25 mi | Jun 12, 20279:15 AM | $75$80 after Oct 2, 2026 | – |
| Olympic Duathlon | DuathlonBike 24.9 mi · Run 6.2 mi | Jun 12, 20279:15 AM | $155$165 after Oct 2, 2026 | – |
| 10k | 10K | Jun 12, 202710:00 AM | $75$80 after Oct 2, 2026 | – |
| Half-Marathon | Half Marathon | Jun 12, 202710:00 AM | $85$95 after Oct 2, 2026 | – |
| Kids Splash & Dash | Kids | Jun 12, 20274:30 PM | $25 | – |
| Sunday, Jun 13, 2027 | ||||
| 500-Meter Swim | Other | Jun 13, 20278:00 AM | $55$60 after Oct 2, 2026 | – |
| Sprint Aqua Bike | AquabikeOpen water swim | Jun 13, 20278:00 AM | $135$145 after Oct 2, 2026 | – |
| Sprint Paddle Triathlon | – | Jun 13, 20278:00 AM | $135$145 after Oct 2, 2026 | – |
| Sprint Relay Team | Sprint TriathlonSwim 500 m · Bike 12 mi · Run 3.1 mi · Bike 12 mi · Run 3.1 mi · Bike 12 mi · Run 3.1 mi · Swim 500 m · Bike 12 miRelay or teamOpen water swim | Jun 13, 20278:00 AM | $210$230 after Oct 2, 2026 | – |
| Sprint Triathlon | Sprint TriathlonSwim 500 m · Bike 12 mi · Run 3.1 miOpen water swim | Jun 13, 20278:00 AM | $135$145 after Oct 2, 2026 | – |
| Sprint Duathlon | DuathlonBike 12 mi · Run 3.1 mi | Jun 13, 20278:10 AM | $135$145 after Oct 2, 2026 | – |
| Super Sprint Triathlon | Super Sprint TriathlonSwim 250 m · Bike 5 mi · Run 1.5 miOpen water swim | Jun 13, 20279:00 AM | $105$110 after Oct 2, 2026 | – |
| Super Sprint Duathlon | DuathlonBike 5 mi · Run 1.5 mi | Jun 13, 20279:05 AM | $105$110 after Oct 2, 2026 | – |
| 12-Mile Bike ride | Bike RideBike 12 mi | Jun 13, 20279:30 AM | $55$60 after Oct 2, 2026 | – |
| Virtual RaceVirtual | – | Jun 12, 20279:30 AM | $110 | – |
Entry fees exclude processing fees. Prices and dates come from the race's registration page and refresh nightly.
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The Aquabike fee goes up to $350 on Oct 2, 2026.
Race day planning
Entry fee schedule
- Half-Iron Aqua Bike and Half-Iron Paddle Triathlon and Half-Iron Triathlon and Half-Iron Duathlon: $325 until Oct 2, then $350 until Apr 2, then $365 until Jun 10.
- Half-Iron Relay Team: $400 until Oct 2, then $420 until Apr 2, then $445 until Jun 10.
- 1.2-Mile Swim: $75 until Oct 2, then $80 until Apr 2, then $85 until Jun 10.
- 56-Mile Bike Ride: $85 until Oct 2, then $95 until Apr 2, then $105 until Jun 10.
Online registration closes Jun 10, 2027, unless the race fills first.
Light and altitude
Sunrise on race morning is at about 5:25 AM, and the Half-Iron Aqua Bike starts at 7:30 AM.
Fees exclude processing fees. Comparisons use current entry fees and published results from races nearby.
Start location and course
44450 North River Drive, Sweet Home, OR 97345
The pin marks the address the race lists, which is usually the start. The organizers have not shared a course map with us yet.
Race details
- Where
- 44450 North River Drive, Sweet Home, OR 97345Map
- Course
- Road
- Included with entry
- Race Shirt
- Donations
- Accepted when you register
- Distances
- Super Sprint Triathlon, Sprint Triathlon, Olympic Triathlon, Half Iron Triathlon, Duathlon, Aquabike, Bike Ride, 1 Mile, 5K, 10K, Half Marathon, Ultra, Kids, Other
- Editions
- 2027 (Jun 12, 2027), 2026 (Jun 6, 2026), 2025 (Jun 7, 2025), 2024 (Jun 8, 2024), 2023 (Sep 9, 2023), 2022 (Sep 10, 2022)
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Quick answers
- When is Best in the West Triathlon Festival?
- It is a race weekend, Saturday to Sunday, June 12 to 13, 2027: Aquabike, Ultra, Half Iron Triathlon, Other on Saturday; Other, Aquabike, Sprint Paddle Triathlon, Sprint Triathlon on Sunday.
- How much does it cost?
- Entry starts at $25 before processing fees, and rises to $350 on Oct 2, 2026.
- When does registration close?
- Online registration closes Jun 10, 2027, unless the race fills first.
- Do athletes get a shirt or medal?
- Entry includes a shirt, according to the race's registration page. Check it for sizes and whether kids' races get the same.
- Can I donate to a cause when I register?
- Yes. The registration form offers an optional donation, usually for the charity or nonprofit the race supports. The race's own page names the cause.
- What distances are offered?
- Super Sprint Triathlon, Sprint Triathlon, Olympic Triathlon, Half Iron Triathlon, Duathlon, Aquabike, Bike Ride, 1 Mile, 5K, 10K, Half Marathon, Ultra, Kids, Other.
- Where does it start?
- 44450 North River Drive, Sweet Home, OR 97345.
From the organizers
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.