Grand Columbian Triathlon & SuperTri

Events

Grand Columbian Triathlon :
Triathlon : Swim 2.4 Miles, Bike 112 Miles, Run 26.2 Miles
Grand Columbian Half Triahlon :
Triathlon : Swim 1.2 Miles, Bike 56 Miles, Run 13.1 Miles
Grand Columbian Olympic Triathlon :
Triathlon : Swim 1500 Meters, Bike 24.9 Miles, Run 6.2 Miles
Grand Columbian Aquabike :
Aquabike : Swim 2.4 Miles, Bike 112 Miles
Grand Columbian Half Aquabike :
Aquabike : Swim 1.2 Miles, Bike 56 Miles
Grand Columbian Half Duathlon :
Duathlon : Run 3.1 Miles, Bike 56 Miles, Run 13.1 Miles
Grand Columbian Aquabike :
Aquabike : Swim 1500 Meters, Bike 24.9 Miles
SuperTri #2 - (Swim 5k, Bike 200k, Run 50k) :
Triathlon : Swim 3.1 Miles, Bike 124.3 Miles, Run 31.1 Miles
SuperDu - (Run 5k, Bike 200k, Run 50k) :
Duathlon : Run 3.1 Miles, Bike 124.3 Miles, Run 31.1 Miles
  • Race Date: Saturday, September 15, 2012
  • Start Time: 6:00 AM
  • Location:Spring Canyon Campground
  • Address: 46000 Campground Drive
  • City/State/Zip:Grand Coulee, Washington 99133
  • Country: USA

2012 Grand Columbian Triathlon & SuperTri:

  • Come join us in Grand Coulee with your family, friends and kids and experience an amazing event and amazing geologic wonders and vistas of Eastern Washington.
  • Experience the best Super Tri, Ultra (Iron), Long (Half Iron) and Olympic distance triathlon courses, Aquabike, Duathlons, Half and Full Marathon courses in the Pacific Northwest.
  • The Grand Columbian offers the only Super Tri and Ultra (Iron) distance race in Washington with the kind of experience you expect in a local and friendly environment!
  • The Grand Columbian has complete community support, thousands of dollars in awards and raffles, unique Partnership awards for married couples, corporate and club team events, men's and women's tech shirts, and medallions for all events.
  • We will be serving some great post race food, with a pre-race carb loading dinner. We are working hard on also having a live band with a ton of local folks there to support you.
  • Come join us for a weekend you are sure not to forget!
  • Directions:


    Directions from Spokane, West Bound, Interstate 90:

     

    • Head West on Interstate 90 heading out of Spokane.
    • Exit Interstate 90 just out of Spokane at Mile Post 277 on US 2 West to Grand Coulee Dam.
    • Drive on US 2 W. through the Towns of Airway Heights, Rearden, Davenport, Creston, and Wilbur.
    • Turn Right 1/4 mile past Wilbur onto 174 N. toward Grand Coulee.
    • Go 1 Mile to the intersection of Hwy 174 and Hwy 155 in the town of Grand Coulee.
    • Go Left on Hwy 155 South Bound toward Electric City for approximately one mile.

     

    (Approximate driving time: 1:45 hours)

     


     

    Directions from Winthrop, East Bound, North Cascade State Highway 20:

     

    • From Winthrop go through Twisp 2 Miles past Twisp, the road changes from St Hwy 20 to Hwy 153 South.
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      Continue on Hwy 153 South, to the Hwy 97 Junction.
    • Turn Left onto 97 North, through Pateros & Brewster to Hwy 17 Junction
    • Turn Right onto Hwy 17 South.
    • Continue across the bridge in front of Chief Joseph Dam where the Highway changes to Hwy 174 West.
    • Continue on 174 W 16 Miles to Junction 17/174.
    • Take the Left Fork and drive to Junction 174/155 in Grand Coulee.
    • Go Right on Hwy 155 South Bound toward Electric City for approximately one mile.


    (Approximate driving time: 2:00 hours) 

     


     

    Directions from Osoyoos, Canada, South Bound, State Highway 97:

     

    • Go South on US 97 Through Oroville, Tonasket, Riverside, and to Omak.

    • Continue across the Overpass and take Hwy 155 South, which is the next Right. ( This exit looks like a street. Go one block and take another right and follow a few blocks to the Stop Sign.

    • Go Right one more time and you will be on Hwy 155 South to Grand Coulee Dam. ) Easily Marked!!

    • Continue on 155 S. through Nespelem, Elmer City & into Coulee Dam.

    • Take a Right across the Bridge and up the Hill to Grand Coulee.

     

    (Approximate driving time: 2:10 hours)

     



    Directions from Tri Cities (Pasco), WA, North Bound, State Highway 395:

     

    • Continue on 395 North to the Mesa Exit.
    • Go Left at stop sign, through Mesa & Moses Lake to Hwy 17 / 282 Junction.
    • Go Right on 17 N. through Soap Lake and on to the US Hwy 2 Junction.
    • Go Right on Hwy 2 W. through Coulee City on the South end of Banks Lake.
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      Continue on Hwy 2 for approx 3 miles where the Highway changes from US 2 W. to Hwy 155 N.
    • Continue North along Banks Lake to Electric City.
    • Continue through Electric City for approximately one mile.

     

    (Approximate driving time: 2:35 hours)
     


     

    Directions from The Dalles, OR, West Bound, Interstate 84:


    • Continue on I -84 WestBound to the Goldendale Exit, State Hwy 97 North.
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      Take State Hwy 97 North, to Toppinish. (Turn Left in Toppinish, stay on 97 North.)
    • Continue on 97 North, Through Toppinish to I -82 Junction.
    • Go North on I -82 East ( 97 North Merges with I -82 East. ) into Yakima.
    • Continue on 97 North / I -82 East toward Ellensburg, to I -90.
    • Go West on I -90 and Exit I -90 at Mile Post 151 to Grand Coulee Dam.
    • Go Right on Hwy 283 NW through Ephrata & Turn Left to Soap Lake on Hwy 17 N.Continue on 17 north past Dry Falls State Park, to Hwy 2 Junction.
    • Go Right on Hwy 2 W. through Coulee City on the South end of Banks Lake.
    • Continue on Hwy 2 for approx 3 miles where the Highway changes from US 2 W. to Hwy 155 N. North along Banks Lake to Electric City.
    • Continue through Electric City for approximately one mile.

    (Approximate driving time: 4:15 hours)


    Previous Results:


  • 2011 Results at: accustatsportstiming.com
  • 2010 Results at: buduracing.com - (.pdf file)
  • 2009 Results at: milliseconds.com
  • 2008 Results at: milliseconds.com
  • 2007 Results at: milliseconds.com
  • 2006 Results at archive.org: iron distance / half iron distance
  • 2005 Results at TriFind.com: iron distance / half iron distance
  • 2004 Results at TriFind.com: iron distance / half iron distance

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