Gator Grinder Triathlon

The North Lake Physical Therapy Gator Grinder Triathlon is an excellent introduction for the first-time triathlete, as well as a great early season event for the experienced racer.  All proceeds support the Canby Gators Swim Club.  Thank you for your support.

Swim

500-yard (20 lengths, 10 laps) pool swim in a 6-lane, 25-yard pool, with up to 4 swimmers per lane. There will be volunteer lap counters. Drafting is permitted. The swim will be seeded by 500-yard swim-time submissions. Heat assignments will be e-mailed by the Monday before the race. The first heat will be in the water at 7:30 a.m. Check-in at least one hour before your start.

Bike

The one-loop 12-mile bike course is over the beautiful rolling country roads that surround Canby. A bike helmet is mandatory. Drafting is not legal. Volunteers will manage traffic at intersections, but roads will be open to traffic and cyclists will be responsible for their safety.  *2024 bike course will be a little different due to construction around the pool. Updated course map will sent out as soon as its approved.  Once out of the city proper the course will be the same as previous years.

Run

The 3.1-mile run is mostly on roadways with about one-third on a paved walking trail. The course is flat and fast. Water will be available on the course.

Duathlon (run-bike-run) and Aquabike (swim-bike)

Both variations will follow the same segments as the triathlon course.

REGISTRATION

Online registration only. All race communication is done via e-mail. Once registered, you will receive periodic informational emails. Start times will be sent the Monday before the race.  If you do not receive these emails, please check your junk or spam folders.

CANCELLATION / WAITLIST POLICY

Cancellations by March 31, 2024, will be given a full refund less $10. No refunds will be given after March 31. Entries are non-transferable.  PLEASE NOTE: T-shirts are only guaranteed to entries registered before March 31.

AWARDS

The top 5 male and female individual finishers in each age group will receive ribbons. Additional awards will be awarded to the top overall male and female finishers and the top male and female finishers from Canby, Oregon.  

ENTRY FEE

$75 individual/$130 relay team. Registration deadline is April 30, 2024. No day of race registration. Registration will include a shirt, results, and a great time!  

RACE T-SHIRTS

T-shirts are included in registration for registrations received before March 31. Entries after March 31 may check in with the race director after the race for shirt availability.

PACKET DISTRIBUTION

Packets will be available starting at 6 AM on Saturday, May 11.

Course maps: 2024 bike course will start differently due to construction around the pool. 2024 updated bike course map. Once out of Canby city proper the course will be the same as previous years. Course maps