Saturday Races

Half-Iron

Triathlon – 1.2 mile swim, 56 mile bike, 13.1 mile run
Duathlon – 56 mile bike, 13.1 mile run
Aqua Bike – 1.2 mile swim, 56 mile bike
SUP/Kayak Tri – 1.2 mile paddle, 56 mile bike, 13.1 mile run

Sprint

Triathlon – 500 meter swim, 12 mile bike, 5k run
Duathlon – 12 mile bike, 5k run
Aqua Bike – 500 meter swim, 12 mile bike
SUP/Kayak Tri – 1000 meter paddle, 12 mile bike, 5k run

Sunday Races

Olympic

Triathlon – 1500 meter swim, 40k (24.8 mile) bike, 10k run (6.2 mile)
Duathlon – 40k (24.8 mile) bike, 10k run (6.2 mile)
Aqua Bike – 1500 meter swim, 40k (24.8 mile) bike
SUP/Kayak Tri -1500 meter paddle, 40k (24.8 mile) bike, 10k run (6.2 mile)

Try-a-Tri

Triathlon – 250 meter swim, 5 mile bike, 1.6 mile run

Youth Tri

Triathlon – 250 meter swim, 5 mile bike, 1.6 mile run

Kids Splash & Dash

Aquathlon – 100 meter swim, 1k run OR 200 meter swim, 2k run

Duathlon, Aqua Bike, SUP/Kayak Options!

The duathlon starts in a time-trial fashion from the transition area and follows the same bike and run courses as the triathlon of equal distance.

The aqua bike starts in the water with the Triathlon and follows the same swim and bike courses as the triathlons of equal distance.

The SUP/Kayak racers will paddle the swim portion of the races.

Directions

The transition area and race headquarters are located on the north shore of Foster Reservoir at Lewis Creek County Park.
44450 North River Drive
Foster, Oregon

By clicking “view larger map” and then by using the Get Direction tab on the map, you can create directions specific to your starting location.

PLEASE choose the route that takes you on the east end of the lake on Quartzville road. Thanks!

Safe Travels

Parking

Parking is $5 per day. Please bring $5 cash, exact change is appreciated. This will keep lines short on race morning. Volunteers will receive free camping on their volunteer day if signed up to volunteer in advance.

Shuttle

A free shuttle will be provided for all racers, spectators and community members from Sunnyside Park to Lewis Creek Park. There is ample parking at Sunnyside Park for those who are arriving later after Lewis Creek parking has filled or the road closure has begun, so please feel free to park there and ride the shuttle to and from the race.

The shuttle is a Linn county bus. We will also be running a Uhaul box truck with a bike rack in it following the shuttle bus to transport bikes and other large gear to and from the race. It’s only 1 mile, so you could ride your bike to the race start 🙂

Shuttle Schedule:

Saturday

6:30am – 8:00am Sunnyside Park to Lewis Creek Main Entrance
8:00am – 9:30am Sunnyside Park to Sunnyside Road and North River Road (.25 mile walk to expo)
9:30am – 11:00am NO SHUTTLE
11:00am – 1:00pm Sunnyside Park to Sunnyside Road and North River Road (.25 mile walk to expo)
1:00pm – 4pm Lewis Creek Park to Sunnyside Park

Sunday

6:30am – 8:00am Sunnyside Park to Lewis Creek Main Entrance
8:00am – 9:30am Sunnyside Park to Sunnyside Road and North River Road (.25 mile walk to expo)
9:30am – 11:00am NO SHUTTLE
11:00am – 12:00pm Sunnyside Park to Sunnyside Road and North River Road (.25 mile walk to expo)
12:00pm – 2pm Lewis Creek Park to Sunnyside Park

Park Entrance Closure

Lewis Creek Park entrance will be closed to all vehicles when bike race traffic is present. This is for racer safety.

2pm to 4pm on Friday
8am to 1:30pm on Saturday
8am to 12:30 Sunday

If you would like to park at Lewis Creek, please be there before the main gates close and plan to stay until we re-open the park entrance.

If you need to leave before the park entrance re-opens on Friday or are arriving after it is closed, you can park on the side of the road just outside the park at Lewis Creek and walk in.

If you need to leave before the park entrance re-opens on Saturday or Sunday, please plan to park at Sunnyside Park and ride the shuttle to and from the race.

Road Closure

For racer safety, North River Drive will be closed to vehicles from 3pm-5pm on Friday, 8am to 3pm on Saturday, and from 8am to 1:30pm on Sunday. Local traffic will be allowed to enter during the road closure but should expect delays. Traffic will only be allowed in one direction beginning at 12:30pm. If you must leave during the road closure after we open the park entrance, you must exit via Dam Road (West). Please be considerate of athletes an drive cautious and slow during these times. Also, roll down your windows and cheer!

2019 Race Details

http://www.bestinthewesttriathlon.com/resultsphotos/