ABOUT THE EVENT
The Blue Lake Triathlon was started back in 1983 by the Portland Triathlon Association and a sporting goods store in downtown Portland that has since closed it's doors. It has undergone a great deal of change over the past 20+ years including the addition of a Sprint distance Triathlon, as well as a Sprint & Olympic distance duathlon.

Recognized by NW triathletes as the "must do" event to open the triathlon season, the Blue Lake Triathlon will again be split into a two-day event (Sprint event on Saturday & Olympic event on Sunday). This two-day fun filled weekend will include a sports expo, and the Olympic distance event will serve as the TRI NorthWest Club/Team Championship. Triathlon Clubs from across the NW will converge on Blue Lake Park to compete for the boasting rights as the top club of athletes in the region.

The bike portion of the event is flat and fast with the majority of it on a section of Marine Dr that is closed to all but local traffic. This makes this course one of the safest and fastest in the region. The Sprint course falls entirely on this portion of Marine Dr and participants rarely encounter a vehicle. The Olympic course has a 7-mile section that goes south towards I-84 to the Troutdale Airport and back on quiet, lightly traveled county roads.

During 2001, the event nearly doubled in size to almost 800 total participants. In 2002 the event grew to its maximum of 1,000 participants with many others being turned away. In 2003 the BLT was split into its current two-day format to accomodate the increasing growth of competitive NW athletes. So register early because the Blue Lake Triathlon is expected to fill to its limit of 800 participants each day. If and when the race fills, we will post a notice on this website.

The Tri-iT (Novice) triathlon was well accepted the last couple of years. This event is designed for the first timer, and/or for those that do not care about awards and want to participant with someone in a different division (i.e. father and son). Tri-iT participants will be timed, but will not be included in the awards. The swim portion of the Tri-iT event is a ¼ mile swim instead of the ½ mile Sprint distance.

One more reminder that the park officials asked us to pass along to all you dog lovers out there - NO PETS ALLOWED IN THE PARK. Sorry, but the pooch has to stay home for this event.

PACKET PICKUP INFORMATION

PRE-RACE DAY PACKET PICKUP: Friday, June 4th, at FitRight NW, located at 1207 NW 23rd, Portland, Oregon (503) 525-2122, from 10am - 3:00pm. (This packet pickup will accommodate both events).

SATURDAY for Olympic Distance (Sunday's race) will be held at Blue Lake Park from 1:00pm until 2:00pm. Participants must have their YELLOW confirmation card to get into the park; otherwise each car will be charged $4.00 (non-refundable). The YELLOW confirmation card entry will allow the participant 30-minutes in the park at no park fee.

DAY of RACE PACKET PICKUP AND REGISTRATION: will take place at the race site (Blue Lake Park) beginning at 6:00 am until 7:30 am, 30 minutes prior to the start of the race. Participants must show their confirmation card (PINK ON SATURDAY, AND YELLOW ON SUNDAY) to get into the park without paying a $4.00 park fee. Participants without a card will be subject to the non-refundable $4.00 park fee.

NOTE TO ATHLETES FROM BLUE LAKE PARK OFFICIALS:
Blue Lake does not allow dogs/pets in the park (no exceptions). Practice swimming is to occur INSIDE THE ROPED BUOY-LINE at the Swim Beach ONLY. Violators are subject to an $89 citation (Metro Title 10.01.130) and exclusion from the event.

DISTANCES

SATURDAY:
Sprint Triathlon* : 1/2mS-12mB-5kR
(Start Time - 8:00 am - in waves)

Sprint Duathlon*: 5kR-12mB-5kR
(Start Time - 8:00 am - mass start)

Tri-It Novice Triathlon: 1/4mS-12mB-5kR
(final wave of Sprint Tri)
Timed, but no awards

Kid's Splash Pedal-n-Dash: 50ydS-1mB-1/4mR
(Start Time - approximately 10:30 am)
2 Waves: 8 & Under and 9-12

SUNDAY:
Olympic Triathlon** :1.5kS-40kB-10kR
(Start Time - 8:00 am - in waves)

Olympic Duathlon*: 5kR-40kB-10kR
(Start Time - 8:00 am - mass start)

* TRI NorthWest Club/Team Championship
* TRI NorthWest Ranked Event - Triathlon
* TRI NorthWest Ranked Event - Duathlon

TRIATHLON RACE RULES - CLICK HERE