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PDX Triathlon Festival 2027

Date
Sunday, June 20, 2027
Start time
8:30 AM start (Los Angeles)
Entry fee
From $49 · goes up to $54 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
5K5KJun 20, 20278:30 AM$49$54 after Oct 1, 2026–
Olympic Aquabike–Jun 20, 20278:30 AM$147$167 after Oct 1, 2026–
Olympic Aquabike RelayRelayJun 20, 20278:30 AM$227$247 after Oct 1, 2026–
Olympic Duathlon–Jun 20, 20278:30 AM$147$167 after Oct 1, 2026–
Olympic Duathlon RelayRelayJun 20, 20278:30 AM$227$247 after Oct 1, 2026–
Olympic Paddle Triathlon–Jun 20, 20278:30 AM$147$167 after Oct 1, 2026–
Olympic Paddle Tri RelayRelayJun 20, 20278:30 AM$227$247 after Oct 1, 2026–
Olympic Triathlon–Jun 20, 20278:30 AM$147$167 after Oct 1, 2026–
Olympic Triathlon RelayRelayJun 20, 20278:30 AM$227$247 after Oct 1, 2026–
Sprint Aquabike–Jun 20, 20278:30 AM$137$157 after Oct 1, 2026–
Sprint Aquabike RelayRelayJun 20, 20278:30 AM$207$227 after Oct 1, 2026–
Sprint Duathlon–Jun 20, 20278:30 AM$137$157 after Oct 1, 2026–
Sprint Duathlon RelayRelayJun 20, 20278:30 AM$207$227 after Oct 1, 2026–
Sprint Paddle Triathlon–Jun 20, 20278:30 AM$137$157 after Oct 1, 2026–
Sprint Paddle Tri RelayRelayJun 20, 20278:30 AM$207$227 after Oct 1, 2026–
Sprint Triathlon–Jun 20, 20278:30 AM$137$157 after Oct 1, 2026–
Sprint Triathlon RelayRelayJun 20, 20278:30 AM$207$227 after Oct 1, 2026–
Super Sprint Duathlon–Jun 20, 20278:30 AM$117$127 after Oct 1, 2026–
Super Sprint Triathlon–Jun 20, 20278:30 AM$117$127 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 5K fee goes up to $54 on Oct 1, 2026.

Race day planning

Entry fee schedule

  • 5K: $49 until Oct 1, then $54 until Jun 14, then $64 until Jun 21.
  • Olympic Aquabike and Olympic Duathlon and Olympic Paddle Triathlon and Olympic Triathlon: $147 until Oct 1, then $167 until Jun 14, then $177 until Jun 21.
  • Olympic Aquabike Relay and Olympic Duathlon Relay and Olympic Paddle Tri Relay and Olympic Triathlon Relay: $227 until Oct 1, then $247 until Jun 14, then $257 until Jun 21.
  • Sprint Aquabike: $137 until Oct 1, then $157 until Jun 14, then $167 until Jun 21.

Online registration closes Jun 21, 2027, unless the race fills first.

How the price compares

At $49, entry is about 40 percent above a typical 5K in Oregon, which costs $35 right now.

What a typical finish looks like

A typical finisher at a 5K in Oregon runs 36:56, about 11:53 a mile, based on 97 races with published results. Women typically finish in 39:52 and men in 31:51.

Light and altitude

Sunrise on race morning is at about 5:20 AM, and the 5K starts at 8:30 AM. The start sits about 40 feet above sea level.

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

Start location and course

21224 NE Blue Lake Dr, Fairview, OR 97024

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

Sprint Triathlon

243
finishers
1:31:11
median
1:02:58
winning time
40% / 60%
women / men
median 1:31:111:04:512:26:23
Finish times, fastest to slowest. Each bar is a slice of the field; the dashed line is the median.

Olympic Triathlon

241
finishers
2:42:43
median
1:55:44
winning time
35% / 65%
women / men

5K

43
finishers
33:06
median (10:39 /mi)
20:01
winning time
58% / 42%
women / men

Aggregated from official results for PDX Triathlon Festival. Individual finisher names are not stored here.

How fast do you need to be at PDX Triathlon Festival?

At the 2023 Sprint Triathlon, the fastest tenth finished in 1:15:23 or better, the top quarter in 1:20:52, and half the field in 1:31:11; the last tenth came in after 1:57:49.

At the 2023 Olympic Triathlon, the fastest tenth finished in 2:12:08 or better, the top quarter in 2:24:40, and half the field in 2:42:43; the last tenth came in after 3:17:35.

At the 2023 5K, the fastest tenth finished in 24:47 or better, the top quarter in 28:02, and half the field in 33:06; the last tenth came in after 52:06.

Third place by age group, 2023 Sprint Triathlon
AgeWomenMen
Under 201:21:271:09:35
20-291:17:481:13:10
30-391:28:031:13:22
40-491:18:251:09:48
50-591:21:321:15:35
60-691:36:271:30:55
70+n/a1:47:24

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 2023.

Finishers by year

Up 30 percent since 2022.

All events combined, from official results.

PDX Triathlon Festival Other year by year

From 2022 to 2023, the field went from 188 to 243 finishers, and the median time dropped from 1:36:46 to 1:31:11.

YearFinishersMedianFastest tenthWinner
2023243 (+29%)1:31:11under 1:15:231:02:58
20221881:36:46under 1:20:321:05:09

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

Typical race-day weather

Around June 20 the day usually runs from 52°F at dawn to 73°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 17% of days. Cold snaps dip to 47°F and hot years reach 88°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 PDX Triathlon Festival cover on their registration page, in brief.

Schedule and packet pickup

Date and Time

05/31/2025: 8:00 AM Start Times. A maximum of 1000 athletes per day can race so be sure to register early as this race fills fast! SUNDAY: 8:00 AM 5k – All Divisions. SUPER SPRINT WAVE STARTS: 8:00 AM Super Sprint Duathlon – All Divisions…

Schedule and packet pickup

Packet Pickup

REMEMBER YOUR ID AND USAT MEMBERSHIP CARD (if applicable) - It's a USAT requirement! If you're picking up packages for other athletes, be sure you have a signed copy of the Authorization Form and a copy of the athlete's ID. If you are…

Course

Course Details

Swim Courses. Bike Courses. Run Courses. Water/Electrolyte Aid Stations. Water/Electrolyte Aid stations: You will have access to hydration twice during the Sprint Courses and four times during the Olympic Distances. We will place a…

Course Details, from the PDX Triathlon Festival page

Rules and FAQ

Deferral and Race Transfer Information

PDX Tri offers deferrals and race transfers for its participants. Deferrals are available for a $25 fee ($50 if under 30 days of event) and race transfers offer the participant the option of transferring to another person for a refund (new…

Rules and FAQ

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…

The cause

Beneficiary

INCLUSION EMPOWERS! AND BIKE FIRST. Why Racing Events is proud to support the Inclusion Empowers! Inclusion Empowers was founded on the belief that every individual, regardless of ability, deserves the opportunity to develop practical life…

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Race details

Where
21224 NE Blue Lake Dr, Fairview, OR 97024Map
Course
Road
Start elevation
About 40 feet
Results posted by the race
How do I submit my Virtual Results
Included with entry
Technical Runner's T-Shirt
Donations
Accepted when you register
Distances
5K, Relay
Editions
2027 (Jun 20, 2027), 2026 (May 31, 2026), 2023 (Jun 3, 2023), 2022 (Jun 4, 2022), 2021 (Jun 5, 2021), 2020 (Jun 6, 2020)

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Quick answers

When is PDX Triathlon Festival?
Sunday, June 20, 2027, starting at 8:30 AM.
How much does it cost?
Entry starts at $49 before processing fees, and rises to $54 on Oct 1, 2026.
When does registration close?
Online registration closes Jun 21, 2027, unless the race fills first.
Is the entry fee high for Oregon?
At $49, entry is about 40 percent above a typical 5K in Oregon, which costs $35 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, Relay.
How big is it, and how fast?
In 2023, 243 runners finished the Sprint Triathlon; the median finish was 1:31:11 and the winner ran 1:02:58.
Where does it start?
21224 NE Blue Lake Dr, Fairview, OR 97024.

From the organizers

Join us for the 44th Annual PDX Triathlon Festival at Blue Lake Regional Park and kick off the summer racing season. The fun begins on Sunday where athletes compete on our scenic, flat and fast course in either the Super Sprint, Sprint or Olympic Distances. NEW: A 5K on Sunday or try our Paddle Triathlon for those of you who would rather kayak or paddle-board! Relay options are great for friends, family & co-workers!

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