Girlfriends Triathlon & Fitness Festival

AUG
2
2026
Join the 28th annual Girlfriends Triathlon and Fitness Festival in Vancouver WA for an all women's weekend of triathlon, paddle and 5K options along the Columbia River with stunning mountain views. Celebrate fitness and community at every pace.
Sun 2 Aug 2026
Sprint Triathlon

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Event overview

The Girlfriends Triathlon & Fitness Festival is scheduled for Sunday, August 2, 2026, at Frenchman's Bar Regional Park in Vancouver, Washington. This is the 28th annual edition and is presented as an all-women's triathlon and fitness festival. Event options listed for the weekend include sprint multisport races (individual and relay), paddle triathlon options, aqua-bike options (individual and relay), duathlon options (individual and relay), a standalone 5k, and virtual events such as a Virtual 5K and Virtual Sprint Multisport. A Kids Triathlon and a Sunset 5K/10K are scheduled for the Friday before, and co-ed events are scheduled on Saturday. The event lists NWABA as a beneficiary.

Course and logistics

The venue sits along the Columbia River and offers views of the Columbia River, Mt. Hood, Mt. St. Helens and Vancouver Lake. The course is described as flat with a down-current swim close to shore. Parking is included in registration fees. The organizer states there are no refunds; registrations may be deferred or transferred for a $20 fee, with transfers or deferrals allowed up to 10 days before the event. Price ranges shown for entry groups include sprint entries and virtual events, and youth pricing is listed for the 5k. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Sprint Triathlon

Events nearby

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