MARCH
Run to Get Lucky
Corvallis, OR - Saturday, March 17, 2018 Afternoon Start! A St. Patty's Day celebration on the riverfront of historic downtown Corvallis. This 15k, 5k, 1mile and 1k race has something for the irish in us all! Featuring an afternoon start, you can sleep in and get your party pants and lucky running shoes on with out an alarm clock! Walk, run, race or stroll along the water front and through beautiful local parks. Brought to you by Cloud and Kelly's, this race has great food, great atmosphere and great brew. Plan to stick around after the race for an Irish street festival with dancing music and more! All ye lads and ladies, put on your St. Patty's finest and come join us for the 7th annual Run to Get Lucky! |
APRIL
Corvallis Half Marathon and 5k
Corvallis, OR - Saturday and Sunday, April 13-14, 2018 The Corvallis Rotary After 5 Club invites you to join us at the 5th annual CHM. This course is FAST! Enjoy beautiful Corvallis sites such as the covered bridge, Bald Hill Park, Oregon State University Campus and an awesome finish on the 50-yard line of Reser Stadium!! Last year we had over 1500 runners and walkers join us for this fun half. Come show your support for numerous charities and organizations throughout the community and get a work out at the same time! This year we are happy to announce we will be adding a 5k and kids run to the event weekend on Saturday afternoon. 
Heart of the Valley Triathlon and Duathlon
Corvallis, OR - Sunday, April 29, 2018 A long standing tradition nestled in the heart of the Willamette Valley, the HOTV Triathlon is a great way to spend your Memorial Day. This course includes a 750-meter swim in the Osborn indoor and outdoor pools, a challenging, yet scenic country bike ride, and a super fast 2 loop run course. Keeping with the mission of Best in the West Events to include all ages and ability levels, this sprint triathlon, duathlon and kids tri is welcoming to all. Whether you are looking to do your first triathlon or gunning for the win, come join us! |
MAY
Oregon Dunes Triathlon & Duathlon
Dunes City, OR - Saturday, May 12, 2018 The Oregon Dunes Triathlon and Duathlon includes four races and exciting, scenic courses all located just south of Florence. Starting with the swim in the clean and clear Woahink Lake, participants then bike along beautiful, quiet, country roads and trail run through the winding trails and campground of Honeyman State Park. The race finishes with an epic and unforgettable climb up the Oregon Dunes. After a weekend full of outdoor activities and breathtaking scenery, participants and their families will look forward to an annual trip to the coast for the Oregon Dunes Triathlon. |
JULY
Rolf Prima Tri at the Grove
Cottage Grove, OR - Saturday, July 22, 2017 Come enjoy the views of the south Willamette Valley at Cottage Grove Lake. Soak up the sun and enjoy the warm, welcoming atmosphere of this race. You can expect to PR on this course along the lake and through the country roads. Athletes won't want to miss the pre-race social, where a pro panel performs transition demos and participants in an all-inclusive Q&A. An easygoing, outdoorsy Oregonian vibe infuses every aspect of this race, from the lakeside camping to the beautiful scenery on this course. |
AUGUST
Triumph 3-Day IRON RELAY!
Corvallis, OR - August 11-13, 2017 Cover the long course (Iron) triathlon distance with up to 10 of your friends over 3 days! Swim 2.4miles Friday evening, Bike 112miles Saturday and Run 26.2miles Sunday. Each leg of this race is split into 10 or more laps for you to divvy out however you'd like. Free camping, food and a party every night. Come try out this social relay event that is like nothing you've done before! |
2017 Total Solar Eclipse Camping
Corvallis, OR - August 18-22, 2017 Looking for a place to camp in the path of totality for the 2017 total solar eclipse? Look no further! Brandis Farms in Corvallis is a perfect location. With easy access to multiple hiking trails, the town of Corvallis, and a shuttle to the top of beautiful Mary's peak, Brandis Farm is your place to camp for the eclipse. This is dry camping, in a grass field. RV's, camp trailers, and tents welcome. Sorry, no hook ups. Pet friendly. Port-a-potties and sinks available. For rates and availability, check out the event page on Eventbrite or our camping website. |
SEPTEMBER
Best in the West Triathlon Festival
Sweet Home, OR - Friday - Sunday, September 8-10, 2017 If you had to pick one race this year… This. Is. It! 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. Swimmers are welcomed by end-of-summer water temperatures of a comfortable 70-73F. 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! You won’t find cheap, minimal food at the finish line of our race. We put together a huge BBQ with local produce just for you! After you fill up on delicious food, top it off with an ice cold beer or beverage 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! |
