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| Event | Distance | When | Entry fee | Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5k | 5K | Jul 11, 20279:00 AM | $49$59 after Oct 1, 2026 | – |
| Sprint AquaBike | – | Jul 11, 20279:00 AM | $137$157 after Oct 1, 2026 | – |
| Sprint AquaBike Relay | Relay | Jul 11, 20279:00 AM | $207$237 after Oct 1, 2026 | – |
| Sprint Duathlon | – | Jul 11, 20279:00 AM | $137$157 after Oct 1, 2026 | – |
| Sprint Duathlon Relay | Relay | Jul 11, 20279:00 AM | $207$237 after Oct 1, 2026 | – |
| Sprint Paddle Triathlon | – | Jul 11, 20279:00 AM | $137$157 after Oct 1, 2026 | – |
| Sprint Paddle Triathlon Relay | Relay | Jul 11, 20279:00 AM | $207$237 after Oct 1, 2026 | – |
| Sprint Triathlon | – | Jul 11, 20279:00 AM | $137$157 after Oct 1, 2026 | – |
| Sprint Triathlon Relay | Relay | Jul 11, 20279:00 AM | $207$237 after Oct 1, 2026 | – |
Entry fees exclude processing fees. Prices and dates come from the race's registration page and refresh nightly.
The 5K fee goes up to $59 on Oct 1, 2026.
Online registration closes Jul 12, 2027, unless the race fills first.
At $49, entry is about 40 percent above a typical 5K in Washington, which costs $35 right now.
A typical finisher at a 5K in Vancouver runs 37:54, about 12:12 a mile, based on 5 races with published results. Women typically finish in 39:19 and men in 34:26.
Sunrise on race morning is at about 5:31 AM, and the 5k starts at 9:00 AM. The start sits about 0 feet above sea level.
Fees exclude processing fees. Comparisons use current entry fees and published results from races nearby.
Frenchman's Bar Regional Park, Vancouver, WA 98660
The pin marks the address the race lists, which is usually the start. Course maps are the organizers' own.
Aggregated from official results for Girlfriends Triathlon & Fitness Festival. Individual finisher names are not stored here.
At the 2025 Sprint Triathlon, the fastest tenth finished in 1:24:28 or better, the top quarter in 1:32:35, and half the field in 1:43:43; the last tenth came in after 2:13:45.
At the 2025 5k, the fastest tenth finished in 27:06 or better, the top quarter in 33:43, and half the field in 38:29; the last tenth came in after 55:34.
At the 2025 Sprint Duathlon, the fastest tenth finished in 1:44:29 or better, the top quarter in 1:50:32, and half the field in 1:59:24; the last tenth came in after 2:47:12.
| Age | Women | Men |
|---|---|---|
| Under 20 | 1:29:02 | n/a |
| 20-29 | 1:22:37 | n/a |
| 30-39 | 1:16:54 | n/a |
| 40-49 | 1:16:46 | n/a |
| 50-59 | 1:25:53 | n/a |
| 60-69 | 1:31:40 | n/a |
| 70+ | 1:41:54 | n/a |
Groups with fewer than five finishers are left out. Awards vary by race; check the race's rules.
Where a finish time would have placed in 2025.
Up 9 percent since 2022.
All events combined, from official results.
From 2022 to 2025, the field went from 203 to 246 finishers, and the median time rose from 1:43:14 to 1:43:43.
| Year | Finishers | Median | Fastest tenth | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 246 (+8%) | 1:43:43 | under 1:24:28 | 1:07:56 |
| 2024 | 228 (-7%) | 1:43:00 | under 1:25:46 | 1:08:10 |
| 2023 | 245 (+21%) | 1:46:09 | under 1:22:27 | 1:05:48 |
| 2022 | 203 | 1:43:14 | under 1:26:11 | 1:08:09 |
From each year's official results for the Other; virtual options are left out.
Slower than most Washington 5Ks
The fastest quarter of the 2025 5K field finished under 33:43, against 30:04 in a typical Washington 5K, so times here run 12 percent slower.
Compares the fastest quarter of each field, so walkers and first-timers do not skew it. It reflects the course and the field together: a flat course, cool weather, or a competitive crowd all make times faster.
Around July 11 the day usually runs from 58°F at dawn to 82°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 4% of days. Cold snaps dip to 54°F and hot years reach 92°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.
What the organizers of Girlfriends Triathlon & Fitness Festival cover on their registration page, in brief.
Schedule and packet pickup
Remember your ID and USAT Membership Card (if applicable). It’s a USAT requirement! If you’re picking up a package for someone else, please be sure to have their signed authorization form and a copy of their ID. Registration package pick…
Course
5K Course: 2018 – Teagen Kelsey – 21:05.00. 10K Course: 2017 – Leah Brown – 42:03:00. Sprint Triathlon: 2019 – Maddy Wick – 1:05:48. Sprint Duathlon: 2018 – Kim Harr – 1:28:50. Sprint Aquabike: 2019 – Ashley Zagst – 45:16. You’re a winner…
Rules and FAQ
There are no refunds issued for your registration (no exceptions); however, we do understand that things come up that are beyond your control. As a customer service initiative, we do offer the ability to transfer your registration to next…
Rules and FAQ
Can I register on Race Day? Can my friend pick up my packet? Can I get a refund? Can I transfer my registration to another race or athlete? All registration and packet pickup related questions can be found under the main navigation heading…
Rules and FAQ
DEFER OR TRANSFER policy: If you are unable to race due to medical reasons or a simple change of schedule, athletes may defer their general race entry slot to the same race the following year, transfer to another Why Racing Event that year…
The cause
GIRLFRIENDS TRIATHLON FESTIVAL BENEFITS OUR CITY CARES, AINSLEYS ANGELS, LOCAL SCHOOLS, SPORT CLUBS AND NON-PROFITS. Our City Cares – The Mission: Unite Communities to Combat Suicide. Ainsleys Angels – In addition to ensuring everyone can…
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GIRLFRIEND, YES, YOU CAN CROSS THE FINISH LINE!
This 29th Annual Girlfriends All-Women’s Triathlon & Fitness Festival at a beautiful venue along the Columbia River offers something for everyone so rally your girlfriends, train together and then cross the finish line with your best girls!
It is one of the most scenic areas with views of the Columbia River, Mt. Hood, Mt. St. Helens and Vancouver Lake. The course is flat and fast with a down-current swim close to the shore so perfect for a 1st time Triathlon or Multisport event! Kids Triathlon and a Sunset 5K/10K are scheduled Friday night and Co-Ed events on Saturday so make a whole weekend of it for the whole family.