Gator Grinder Triathlon 2027
- Date
- Saturday, May 8, 2027
- Start time
- 6:00 AM start (Los Angeles)
- Location
- Canby, Oregon
- Entry fee
- From $80 · goes up to $90 on Feb 28, 2027
- 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aquabike | AquabikePool swim | May 8, 20276:00 AM | $80$90 after Feb 28, 2027 | – |
| Mountain Bike Sprint Tri | Sprint TriathlonSwim 500 ydPool swim | May 8, 20276:00 AM | $80$90 after Feb 28, 2027 | – |
| Relay Sprint Tri | Sprint TriathlonSwim 500 ydRelay or teamPool swim | May 8, 20276:00 AM | $135$155 after Feb 28, 2027 | – |
| Road Bike Sprint Tri | Sprint TriathlonSwim 500 ydPool swim | May 8, 20276:00 AM | $80$90 after Feb 28, 2027 | – |
| Duathlon | DuathlonRun 3.1 mi · Run 12 mi · Bike 3.1 mi | May 8, 20278:00 AM | $80$90 after Feb 28, 2027 | – |
Entry fees exclude processing fees. Prices and dates come from the race's registration page and refresh nightly.
Race day planning
Entry fee schedule
- Aquabike and Mountain Bike Sprint Tri and Road Bike Sprint Tri and Duathlon: $80 until Feb 28, then $90 until Apr 29.
- Relay Sprint Tri: $135 until Feb 28, then $155 until Apr 29.
Online registration closes Apr 29, 2027, unless the race fills first.
Light and altitude
Sunrise on race morning is at about 5:50 AM, and the Aquabike starts at 6:00 AM. The start sits about 190 feet above sea level.
Fees exclude processing fees. Comparisons use current entry fees and published results from races nearby.
Start location and course
1150 S Ivy St., Canby, OR 97013
The pin marks the address the race lists, which is usually the start. The organizers have not shared a course map with us yet.
Typical race-day weather
Around May 8 the day usually runs from 46°F at dawn to 63°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 32% of days. Cold snaps dip to 39°F and hot years reach 78°F.
Based on 75 days within a week of the date over the last 5 years, from historical weather for the start area. Not a forecast.
Race details
- Where
- 1150 S Ivy St., Canby, OR 97013Map
- Course
- Road
- Start elevation
- About 190 feet
- Included with entry
- T-Shirt
- Donations
- Accepted when you register
- Distances
- Sprint Triathlon, Duathlon, Aquabike
- Editions
- 2027 (May 8, 2027), 2026 (May 9, 2026), 2025 (May 10, 2025), 2024 (May 11, 2024), 2023 (May 13, 2023)
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Quick answers
- When is Gator Grinder Triathlon?
- Saturday, May 8, 2027, starting at 6:00 AM.
- How much does it cost?
- Entry starts at $80 before processing fees, and rises to $90 on Feb 28, 2027.
- When does registration close?
- Online registration closes Apr 29, 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?
- Sprint Triathlon, Duathlon, Aquabike.
- Where does it start?
- 1150 S Ivy St., Canby, OR 97013.
From the organizers
The North Lake Physical Therapy Gator Grinder Triathlon is an excellent introduction for the first-time triathlete, as well as a great early season event for the experienced racer. All proceeds support the Canby Gators Swim Club. Thank you for your support.
Swim
500-yard (20 lengths, 10 laps) pool swim in a 6-lane, 25-yard pool, with up to 4 swimmers per lane. Drafting is permitted. The swim will be seeded by 500-yard swim-time submissions. Heat assignments will be auto assigned base off swim entries and will be available week of race. The first heat will be in the water at 7:30 a.m. Check-in at least one hour before your start.
Bike