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Best in the West Triathlon Festival

Best in the West Triathlon Festival

Sweet Home, Oregon's Best in the West Triathlon Festival offers a scenic lakeside run and a lively post-race celebration.

Race Date

Jun 6, 2026

Location

Sweet Home, OR

Quick facts

Date
Saturday, June 6, 2026
Location
Sweet Home, Oregon
Distance
Half marathon (13.1 mi) + 70.3 Miles, Olympic Triathlon, Olympic Paddle Triathlon, Olympic Duathlon, Olympic Aqua Bike, Olympic Relay Team, Sprint Triathlon, Sprint Paddle Triathlon, Sprint Duathlon, Sprint Aqua Bike, Sprint Relay Team, Super Sprint Triathlon, Super Sprint Duathlon, Kids Splash & Dash, 3.1 Miles, 10K, 12 Miles, 25 Miles, 56-Mile Bike Ride, 500m, 1500m, 1.2 Miles, Virtual Race
Course
Loop Course
Terrain
Road
USATF certified
Not listed

Highlights

Good For

Beginner FriendlyDestination Worthy

Atmosphere

Party FinishLocal CommunityGreat Post RaceGreat Swag

Course

Fast FlatShaded

The Experience

Set against the backdrop of the Cascade foothills and the Santiam River, the Best in the West Triathlon Festival transforms Foster Reservoir into a multisport playground. Runners navigate a course that hugs the wooded shoreline, offering welcome shade on warm days.

This event is more than just a race; it's a family-friendly festival designed by athletes, for athletes. With a vast array of distances and disciplines offered throughout the weekend, there's an option for nearly everyone. The post-race celebration is a highlight, featuring a large BBQ with local produce, complimentary beverages, and live music, creating a truly festive atmosphere for participants and spectators alike.

Race-provided description

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. To top off your race experience, we put on an awesome post race party! We put together a HUGE BBQ with local produce just for you! After you fill up on delicious food, top it off with a couple of ice cold beers, ciders or beverages on us, and enjoy the live music and awards ceremony. With a family friendly atmosphere and races for all ages and abilities, you’ll find yourself hanging around for the whole weekend. A large, well kept campground is the final component of the equation for the ultimate triathlon festival. We hope you will join us! The Best of the West Triathlon Festival aims to promote health and fitness through a weekend of competitive and fun racing while also providing a healthy living expo where participants, volunteers and spectators will learn how to live healthier happier lives. Our goal is to help bring out the best in you! www.bestinthewesttriathlon.com

Logistics

Race Day

Saturday, June 6, 2026

Start Time

10:00 AM

Giveaway

Race Shirt

Start Location

44450 North River Drive, Sweet Home, OR, 97345

Directions

Course Info

Course Type

Loop Course

Terrain

road

Scenery

Lake River, Forest

Surface

Paved

Difficulty

Ultra-Flat

Net Drop/km

0 m (Flat)

Separation

0.0%

Also Offers

70.3 MilesOlympic TriathlonOlympic Paddle TriathlonOlympic DuathlonOlympic Aqua BikeOlympic Relay TeamSprint TriathlonSprint Paddle TriathlonSprint DuathlonSprint Aqua BikeSprint Relay TeamSuper Sprint TriathlonSuper Sprint DuathlonKids Splash & Dash3.1 Miles10K12 Miles25 Miles56-Mile Bike Ride500m1500m1.2 MilesVirtual Race

Quality Score

Methodology
Heritage0/20

first year

Size0/15

no finisher counts yet

Momentum3/5

small race — neutral

Loyalty0/20

needs a few years of results

Course & details6/15

4 timing sources · 12 photos

National draw0/10

no finisher data yet

Front-pack speed0/5

no winner time yet

Weather2/10

typical high 73°F

Race Day Weather

5-year historical avg

Start (Low)

51°

Afternoon (High)

73°

Warm — hydration strategy is key, start conservatively

0.1"

Precipitation

8 mph

Wind

70%

Humidity

Race Photos

Frequently asked

When is the Best in the West Triathlon Festival?

The Best in the West Triathlon Festival is held on Saturday, June 6, 2026, starting at 10:00 AM.

Where does the Best in the West Triathlon Festival take place?

It takes place in Sweet Home, Oregon.

What distances does the Best in the West Triathlon Festival offer?

The half marathon (13.1 miles), plus 70.3 Miles, Olympic Triathlon, Olympic Paddle Triathlon, Olympic Duathlon, Olympic Aqua Bike, Olympic Relay Team, Sprint Triathlon, Sprint Paddle Triathlon, Sprint Duathlon, Sprint Aqua Bike, Sprint Relay Team, Super Sprint Triathlon, Super Sprint Duathlon, Kids Splash & Dash, 3.1 Miles, 10K, 12 Miles, 25 Miles, 56-Mile Bike Ride, 500m, 1500m, 1.2 Miles, Virtual Race.

Is the Best in the West Triathlon Festival course flat and good for a PR?

The Best in the West Triathlon Festival is a ultra-flat, loop course course.

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