Columbia River Triathlon

The Columbia River Triathlon is a premier endurance sports festival held along the scenic Columbia River in Vancouver, Washington. This weekend-long event offers multiple race formats including Sprint and Olympic distance triathlons, duathlons, AquaBike events, and Paddle Tri competitions, plus sunset 5K and 10K runs. The venue features spectacular views of Mt. Hood, Mt. St. Helens, Vancouver Lake, and the Columbia River, making it one of the most scenic triathlon locations in the Pacific Northwest. The flat, fast courses are ideal for first-time triathletes, with down-current swimming in the Columbia River, flat country road cycling, and paved trail running. The event emphasizes family involvement with a free Kids Triathlon and creates a festival atmosphere with live music, post-race festivities, and community spirit.