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Columbia River Triathlon 2027

Date
Race weekend: Friday to Saturday, July 9 to 10, 2027
Start time
7:00 PM start (Los Angeles)
Entry fee
From Free · goes up to $69 on Oct 1, 2026
Included with entry
Includes a shirt
Fundraising
Takes optional donations when you register
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Events and entry fees

EventDistanceWhenEntry feeCap
Friday, Jul 9, 2027
Friday 10K10KJul 9, 20277:00 PM$59$69 after Oct 1, 2026–
Friday 5K5KJul 9, 20277:00 PM$49$59 after Oct 1, 2026–
Friday Kids TriathlonKidsJul 9, 20277:00 PMFree–
Saturday, Jul 10, 2027
Saturday Olympic AquaBike - Individual–Jul 10, 20277:00 PM$147$167 after Oct 1, 2026–
Saturday Olympic AquaBike - RelayRelayJul 10, 20277:00 PM$227$247 after Oct 1, 2026–
Saturday Olympic Duathlon - Individual–Jul 10, 20277:00 PM$147$167 after Oct 1, 2026–
Saturday Olympic Duathlon - RelayRelayJul 10, 20277:00 PM$227$247 after Oct 1, 2026–
Saturday Olympic Paddle Tri - Individual–Jul 10, 20277:00 PM$147$167 after Oct 1, 2026–
Saturday Olympic Paddle Tri - RelayRelayJul 10, 20277:00 PM$227$247 after Oct 1, 2026–
Saturday Olympic Triathlon - Individual–Jul 10, 20277:00 PM$147$167 after Oct 1, 2026–
Saturday Olympic Triathlon - RelayRelayJul 10, 20277:00 PM$227$247 after Oct 1, 2026–
Saturday Sprint AquaBike - Individual–Jul 10, 20277:00 PM$137$157 after Oct 1, 2026–
Saturday Sprint AquaBike - RelayRelayJul 10, 20277:00 PM$207$227 after Oct 1, 2026–
Saturday Sprint Duathlon - Individual–Jul 10, 20277:00 PM$137$157 after Oct 1, 2026–
Saturday Sprint Duathlon - RelayRelayJul 10, 20277:00 PM$207$227 after Oct 1, 2026–
Saturday Sprint Paddle Tri - Individual–Jul 10, 20277:00 PM$137$157 after Oct 1, 2026–
Saturday Sprint Paddle Tri - RelayRelayJul 10, 20277:00 PM$207$227 after Oct 1, 2026–
Saturday Sprint Triathlon - Individual–Jul 10, 20277:00 PM$137$157 after Oct 1, 2026–
Saturday Sprint Triathlon - RelayRelayJul 10, 20277:00 PM$207$227 after Oct 1, 2026–

Entry fees exclude processing fees. Prices and dates come from the race's registration page and refresh nightly.

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The 10K fee goes up to $69 on Oct 1, 2026.

Race day planning

Entry fee schedule

  • Friday 10K: $59 until Oct 1, then $69 until Jul 5, then $72 until Jul 9.
  • Friday 5K: $49 until Oct 1, then $59 until Jul 5, then $62 until Jul 9.
  • Friday Kids Triathlon: Free until Oct 1, then Free until Jul 5, then Free until Jul 9.
  • Saturday Olympic AquaBike - Individual: $147 until Oct 1, then $167 until Jul 5, then $177 until Jul 10.

Online registration closes Jul 10, 2027, unless the race fills first.

How the price compares

At $59, entry is about 31 percent above a typical 10K in Washington, which costs $45 right now.

What a typical finish looks like

A typical finisher at a 10K in Vancouver runs 1:16:58, about 12:23 a mile, based on 3 races with published results. Women typically finish in 1:19:07 and men in 1:00:17.

Light and altitude

Sunrise on race morning is at about 5:29 AM, and the Friday 10K starts at 7:00 PM. The start sits about 0 feet above sea level.

Fees exclude processing fees. Comparisons use current entry fees and published results from races nearby.

Start location and course

9612 NW Lower River Road, Vancouver, WA 98660

The pin marks the address the race lists, which is usually the start. The organizers have not shared a course map with us yet.

Saturday Sprint Triathlon - Individual

309
finishers
1:31:54
median
1:00:02
winning time
41% / 59%
women / men
median 1:31:541:05:212:50:08
Finish times, fastest to slowest. Each bar is a slice of the field; the dashed line is the median.

Saturday Olympic Triathlon - Individual

184
finishers
2:55:16
median
1:51:20
winning time
37% / 63%
women / men

Friday 5K

125
finishers
32:48
median (10:35 /mi)
16:31
winning time
57% / 43%
women / men

Aggregated from official results for Columbia River Triathlon. Individual finisher names are not stored here.

How fast do you need to be at Columbia River Triathlon?

At the 2025 Saturday Sprint Triathlon - Individual, the fastest tenth finished in 1:12:13 or better, the top quarter in 1:21:09, and half the field in 1:31:54; the last tenth came in after 1:57:48.

At the 2025 Saturday Olympic Triathlon - Individual, the fastest tenth finished in 2:24:55 or better, the top quarter in 2:36:42, and half the field in 2:55:16; the last tenth came in after 3:37:14.

At the 2025 Friday 5K, the fastest tenth finished in 22:03 or better, the top quarter in 25:37, and half the field in 32:48; the last tenth came in after 52:43.

Third place by age group, 2025 Saturday Sprint Triathlon - Individual
AgeWomenMen
Under 201:34:301:13:01
20-291:18:001:14:59
30-391:17:391:08:17
40-491:18:131:06:15
50-591:20:161:05:42
60-691:27:431:22:03
70+n/a1:22:45

Groups with fewer than five finishers are left out. Awards vary by race; check the race's rules.

What would my time get me?

Where a finish time would have placed in 2025.

Finishers by year

Up 22 percent since 2022.

All events combined, from official results.

Columbia River Triathlon Other year by year

From 2022 to 2025, the field went from 214 to 309 finishers, and the median time rose from 1:30:19 to 1:31:54.

YearFinishersMedianFastest tenthWinner
2025309 (-5%)1:31:54under 1:12:131:00:02
2024326 (+33%)1:31:08under 1:12:3256:57
2023245 (+14%)1:30:19under 1:13:291:01:21
20222141:30:19under 1:13:451:01:15

From each year's official results for the Other; virtual options are left out.

How fast is it?

Faster than most Washington 5Ks

The fastest quarter of the 2025 5K field finished under 25:37, against 30:04 in a typical Washington 5K, so times here run 15 percent faster.

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.

Typical race-day weather

Around July 9 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 53°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.

From the race's page

What the organizers of Columbia River Triathlon cover on their registration page, in brief.

Rules and FAQ

Deferral and Transfer Information

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…

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Race details

Where
9612 NW Lower River Road, Vancouver, WA 98660Map
Course
Road
Start elevation
About 0 feet
Included with entry
Event tank
Donations
Accepted when you register
Distances
5K, 10K, Kids, Relay
Editions
2027 (Jul 10, 2027), 2026 (Aug 8, 2026), 2025 (Aug 9, 2025), 2024 (Aug 10, 2024), 2023 (Aug 12, 2023), 2022 (Aug 13, 2022)

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Quick answers

When is Columbia River Triathlon?
It is a race weekend, Friday to Saturday, July 9 to 10, 2027: 10K, 5K, Kids on Friday; Saturday Olympic AquaBike - Individual, Relay, Saturday Olympic Duathlon - Individual, Saturday Olympic Paddle Tri - Individual on Saturday.
How much does it cost?
Entry starts at Free before processing fees, and rises to $69 on Oct 1, 2026.
When does registration close?
Online registration closes Jul 10, 2027, unless the race fills first.
Is the entry fee high for Washington?
At $59, entry is about 31 percent above a typical 10K in Washington, which costs $45 right now.
Do runners 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 can I run?
5K, 10K, Kids, Relay.
How big is it, and how fast?
In 2025, 309 runners finished the Saturday Sprint Triathlon - Individual; the median finish was 1:31:54 and the winner ran 1:00:02.
Is it a fast course?
The fastest quarter of the 2025 5K field finished under 25:37, against 30:04 in a typical Washington 5K, so times here run 15 percent faster.
Where does it start?
9612 NW Lower River Road, Vancouver, WA 98660.

From the organizers

PARKING IS INCLUDED IN REGISTATION FEES.

This summer weekend Triathlon & Endurance Sports Festival at a beautiful venue along the Columbia River offers something for everyone from a Sunset 5K & 10K Run/Walk, Sprint & Olympic Distance Triathlon, Duathlon, & AquaBike, Girlfriends All Women's Sprint Triathlon/Duathlon/AquaBike & 5k, Kids Triathlon and so much more! It is one of the most scenic areas with views of the Columbia River, Mt. Hood, Mt. St. Helens and Vancouver Lake.