What's Your Why?
PREMIER PNW RACING: RUN. RIDE. REMEMBER.
From your first 5K to your 50th triathlon, join the Pacific Northwest's most supportive triathlon and racing community. Every WHY RACING EVENT features fully insured and certified courses, an unforgettable post-race festival experience, and amazing food at the finish line.
Find Your Why
2026 Race Calendar
From winter snowshoeing to summer triathlons and fall marathons.
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January - March
Start the year strong with winter adventures
April - June
Spring into action with trail runs and triathlons
July - September
Summer racing at its finest
October - December
Finish the year with fall favorites and holiday races
Partner Events
Curated races from our PNW partners
What Runners Are Saying
Join thousands of athletes who've found their WHY
"Great race and professional production! Great event every year... Great post party and the course is straight out and back. Medal is great... Why Racing does a good job always!"
Finisher
Spring Classic Duathlon & Half Marathon"Why racing put on another great show. The course has changed with it shifting over to the new waterfront... Race swag was top notch, with amazing medal... Plus free race pictures!"
Participant
Couve Clover Run"Had a lot of fun... Great food at the end. Such a professional set up from start to finish. Why Racing does the best events in Oregon and Washington. You want to go to this race."
Runner
Appletree Marathon
