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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)
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

EventDistanceWhenEntry feeCap
Saturday, Jun 12, 2027
Half-Iron Aqua BikeAquabikeOpen water swimJun 12, 20277:30 AM$325$350 after Oct 2, 2026–
Half-Iron Paddle TriathlonUltraJun 12, 20277:30 AM$325$350 after Oct 2, 2026–
Half-Iron Relay TeamHalf 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 swimJun 12, 20277:30 AM$400$420 after Oct 2, 2026–
Half-Iron TriathlonHalf Iron TriathlonSwim 1.2 mi · Bike 56 mi · Run 13.1 miOpen water swimJun 12, 20277:30 AM$325$350 after Oct 2, 2026–
1.2-Mile SwimOtherJun 12, 20277:45 AM$75$80 after Oct 2, 2026–
56-Mile Bike RideBike RideBike 56 miJun 12, 20277:55 AM$85$95 after Oct 2, 2026–
Half-Iron DuathlonDuathlonBike 56 mi · Run 13.1 miJun 12, 20277:55 AM$325$350 after Oct 2, 2026–
5k5KJun 12, 20278:30 AM$55$60 after Oct 2, 2026–
1500-Meter Swim1 MileJun 12, 20279:00 AM$65$70 after Oct 2, 2026–
Olympic Aqua BikeAquabikeOpen water swimJun 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 TeamOlympic 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 swimJun 12, 20279:00 AM$240$260 after Oct 2, 2026–
Olympic TriathlonOlympic TriathlonSwim 1,500 m · Bike 24.9 mi · Run 6.2 miOpen water swimJun 12, 20279:00 AM$155$165 after Oct 2, 2026–
25-Mile Bike RideBike RideBike 25 miJun 12, 20279:15 AM$75$80 after Oct 2, 2026–
Olympic DuathlonDuathlonBike 24.9 mi · Run 6.2 miJun 12, 20279:15 AM$155$165 after Oct 2, 2026–
10k10KJun 12, 202710:00 AM$75$80 after Oct 2, 2026–
Half-MarathonHalf MarathonJun 12, 202710:00 AM$85$95 after Oct 2, 2026–
Kids Splash & DashKidsJun 12, 20274:30 PM$25–
Sunday, Jun 13, 2027
500-Meter SwimOtherJun 13, 20278:00 AM$55$60 after Oct 2, 2026–
Sprint Aqua BikeAquabikeOpen water swimJun 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 TeamSprint 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 swimJun 13, 20278:00 AM$210$230 after Oct 2, 2026–
Sprint TriathlonSprint TriathlonSwim 500 m · Bike 12 mi · Run 3.1 miOpen water swimJun 13, 20278:00 AM$135$145 after Oct 2, 2026–
Sprint DuathlonDuathlonBike 12 mi · Run 3.1 miJun 13, 20278:10 AM$135$145 after Oct 2, 2026–
Super Sprint TriathlonSuper Sprint TriathlonSwim 250 m · Bike 5 mi · Run 1.5 miOpen water swimJun 13, 20279:00 AM$105$110 after Oct 2, 2026–
Super Sprint DuathlonDuathlonBike 5 mi · Run 1.5 miJun 13, 20279:05 AM$105$110 after Oct 2, 2026–
12-Mile Bike rideBike RideBike 12 miJun 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.

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