Gator Grinder Triathlon
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Gator Grinder Triathlon : Canby, OR
The Gator Grinder Triathlon takes place on May 9, 2026, at 1150 S Ivy St., Canby, Oregon. Proceeds support the Canby Gators Swim Club. The event offers multiple race formats: Road Bike Sprint Tri, Mountain Bike Sprint Tri, Aquabike, Duathlon, and Relay Sprint Tri. Online registration is required; registration windows and fees vary by date with a registration deadline of May 5, 2026. Cancellations by March 31, 2026, receive a refund less $10; no refunds after March 31. Entries are non-transferable. T-shirts are guaranteed only for entries received before March 31. Packet pickup begins the morning of the event.
Distances and format
- 500-yard pool swim (6-lane, 25-yard pool; up to 4 swimmers per lane)
- 12-mile one-loop bike course (rolling country roads)
- 3.1-mile run (mostly roadways; about one-third on a paved walking trail)
The swim is seeded by 500-yard swim-time submissions and will use volunteer lap counters. Drafting is permitted in the swim; drafting on the bike is not legal. A bike helmet is mandatory. The duathlon (run-bike-run) and aquabike (swim-bike) follow the same segments as the triathlon course. Roads on the bike route remain open to traffic; volunteers will manage intersections but cyclists are responsible for their own safety. Awards include ribbons for the top three male and female finishers in each age group and additional awards for top overall finishers and top finishers from Canby. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.