Xterra Portland
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Event overview
XTERRA Portland takes place on August 1, 2026 in Gaston, Oregon. The venue is Hagg Lake, with race activities centered at Bobcat Cove. The event is part of the XTERRA World Tour and includes World Championship slot allocations; 26 World Championship slots are listed. The sprint distance is included in the XTERRA Youth Tour.
Races and course
Distances offered include:
- 1K swim / 27.5K bike / 8K run (Full Triathlon)
- 500m swim / 21K bike / 5K run (Sprint Triathlon)
- 200m swim / 6K bike / 2K run (Super Sprint Triathlon)
- 27.5K bike / 8K run (Duathlon)
- Kids Splash Pedal Dash + Slide
The majority of the bike course is on trails around Hagg Lake. The run course is mostly on trails. For the Full Triathlon and Duathlon, a mountain bike is required. The Super Sprint allows any non-electric bike. The Super Sprint swim follows the shoreline and competitors may touch shore if needed; life vests are permitted.
Logistics and policies
Onsite registration is available during Friday packet pickup and on the morning of the race. Camping is allowed at Hagg Lake for the night before the race; fees apply per vehicle and per person and check-in occurs during packet pickup. There are no refunds on entry fees, though transfers and limited exceptions are noted. There is a course cutoff at 1:30 pm; athletes continuing past that time will receive no official time and course support will end. Relays are permitted. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
