About The Race
Registration for the 2025 Hagg Lake Triathlon & Trail Festival will be open September 1st!
RACE AT THIS HISTORICAL EVENT AND STUNNING VENUE!
This Year Hagg Lake Triathlon & Trail Festival will be hosting the USAT Cross Triathlon/Duathlon National age group Championships. We are very excited to add this to our Sunday Off-Road Schedule! The Triathlon & Duathlon is a World Qualifier event.
Hagg Lake Triathlon & Trail Festival – Rich in Beauty, Rich in Tradition!
Come race at the 44th Annual Hagg Lake Triathlon & Trail Festival, one of the oldest and most gorgeous Triathlon courses in the nation! Now offering a Paddle Triathlon & an Off-Road Triathlon, Half Marathon Trail Run and 5K Trail Run!
Olympic & Sprint Triathlon, Duathlon, Paddle Tri & AquaBike & OFF ROAD SPRINT TRIATHLON, DUATHLON & AQUABIKE, Half Marathon TRAIL FUN and 5K TRAIL RUN! Relay options available too perfect for friends, family & co-workers!
The modern sport of triathlon had its modest beginnings with an event held in Mission Bay in San Diego, CA on September 25, 1974. There were 46 athletes that day. Seven years later, Hagg Lake Triathlon became one of six stops on the Bud Light Triathlon Series Tour drawing about 500 athletes, with Dave Scott coming out on top. Today, as one of the nation’s oldest and longest running triathlon events, Hagg Lake enters its 44th year and it continues to draw upwards of 700+ athletes. Its popularity is rooted in the rich tradition and the exceptional venue, which is one of the most scenic in the country. The Hagg Lake course offers a true test of this terrific sport with its rolling hills on both the bike and run leg portions of the event. Make the Hagg Lake Triathlon & Trail Festival one of your summer stops and compete on the course that has seen many of the greats in the sport of triathlon.
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Check out how much fun we had last year at Hagg Lake Triathlon & Trail Festival!
Date & Time
7/12/2025 – 07/13/2025
8:00 am wave starts
Saturday Schedule:
- Olympic Triathlon: 1500m Swim, 20 mile Bike, 10K Run
(Start Time – 8:00am in waves) - Olympic Duathlon: 5k Run, 20 mile Bike, 10K Run
(Start Time – 8:00am mass start) - Olympic AquaBike: 1500m Swim, 20 mile Bike
(Start Time – 8:00am in waves) - Sprint Triathlon: 750m Swim, 10 mile Bike, 5K Run
(Start Time – 8:25am in waves) - Sprint Duathlon: 5k Run, 10 mile Bike, 5k Run
(Start Time – 8:25am mass start) - Sprint AquaBike: 750m Swim, 10 mile Bike
(Start Time – 8:25am in waves)
Sunday Schedule:
- OFF-ROAD Sprint Triathlon: 750m Swim, 14 mile Bike, 5K Run
(Start Time – 8:00am in waves) - OFF-ROAD Sprint Duathlon: 14 mile Bike, 5k Run
(Start Time – 8:00am Time Trial) - OFF-ROAD Sprint AquaBike: 750m Swim, 14 mile Bike
(Start Time – in AquaBike Wave) - 5K Trail Run
(Start Time – 9:00am) - Half Marathon Trail Run
(Start Time – 9:00am)
Note: All athletes must be out of transition by 7:45am regardless of their race start time to assure all timing mats can be set.
JOIN US FOR CAMPING! Henry Hagg Lake has provided an opportunity to camp onsite on Friday & Saturday night. TENT CAMPING ONLY in our designated camping area. Sorry, absolutely NO VEHICLE CAMPING ALLOWED, this includes RV’s, Van’s, Cars & Trucks. All tent camping must be in our designated camping area only. Don’t forget to make your camping reservation when you register for your race! Our mission is to create a super fun atmosphere where athletes camp, hang out, and share race stories!
BEAST MEDAL – Race on Saturday AND Sunday and earn the coveted WHY Racing BEAST MEDAL! Any combination of events count!
Location Details
Bobcat Cove, Henry Hagg Lake
Henry Hagg Lake Trail Loop, Gaston, OR 97119
Outside Forest Grove
DIRECTIONS TO HAGG LAKE – Bobcat Cove
Detailed direction at final approach to the park: Turn right at the flashing yellow light onto Scoggins Valley Road (brown sign on left side of Hwy 47: Scoggins Valley Park/Henry Hagg Lake). Travel 3.0 miles to the park entrance. Turn left onto SW West Shore Drive, crossing the Dam and then clockwise four miles to Bobcat cove, right past Boat ramp c.
Packet Pickup
REMEMBER YOUR ID AND USAT MEMBERSHIP CARD (if applicable) – It’s a USAT requirement! If you’re picking up packages for other athletes, be sure you have a signed copy of the Authorization form and a copy of the athlete’s ID.
Registration package pickup location changes so pay attention to times and days listed below. If you unable to pick up at any of the times listed below, please email us at registration@whyracingevents.com to make other arrangements.
Friday, July 11th from 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Foot Traffic – Westside
13306 NW Cornell Road Portland, OR 97229
Saturday, July 12th from 7:00 AM – 2:00 PM – On-Site Hagg Lake
Sunday, July 13th from 7:00 AM – 10:30 AM – On-Site Hagg Lake
Be sure to purchase your parking passes prior to race day or pick up at Packet Pickup on the morning of your race.
Awards & Course Records (using 2022 Triathlon Course)
5K Trail Run:
2022 – Jeremy Kaufmann – 20:45
2018 – Stephanie Spiak – 22:46
Trail Half Marathon:
2022 -Matthew Stone – 1:45:16
2023 – Lauren Ciolli – 1:54:39
Trail Triathlon:
2019 – Nate Young – 1:30:01
2018 – Remy Maguire – 1:50:51
Trail Duathlon:
2024 – Braxtyn Muhonen – 1:41:52
2019 – Martha Paulus – 2:00:16
Trail Aquabike:
2024 – Benjamin Scandella -1:50:21
2017– Katrin Book – 2:07:10
Sprint Triathlon:
2023 – Zane Moore – 1:02:20
2024 – Angie Smith – 1:09:45
Sprint Duathlon:
2022 – David Rasca – 1:11:14
2023 – Michelle Hebert – 1:25:59
Sprint Aquabike:
2024 – Mason Brainard – 51:55
2022 – Haley Gunderson – 49:55
Olympic Triathlon:
2024 – Scott Ludford – 1:52:37
2023 – Batya Beard – 2:07:42
Olympic Duathlon:
2011 – Jeff Hopper – 1:43:18
2016 – Cynthia Werhane – 1:50:31
Olympic Aquabike:
2022 – Beau Bonito – 1:23:45
2019 – Juliet Hochman – 1:36:09
You’re a winner just for showing up to support this great community event. But to reward those speedy, kick-butt athletes, here’s what we’ve come up with.
Awards will be presented to the Top 3 Overall Male & Female champions and Overall Masters Male & Female champions for the Road & Off-Road Triathlon & Duathlon Distances, & the Half Marathon & 5K Trail Run (Overall Male & Female, and Masters Male & Female will be removed from the individual age division awards). Top Overall Male & Female AquaBike athlete will also be awarded. Awards will also be presented to the 1st thru 3rd place finishers in each individual age group and Clydesdale and Athena divisions. The 1st and 2nd place teams in each relay division will also receive awards.
DIVISIONS
Individuals: 15 and under, 16-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75-79, 80 & over. Clydesdale’s (men 220 lbs & over) and Athena’s (women 165 lbs & over).
Relay Teams: Men’s, Women’s and Mixed divisions.
Friends and Family Division – A non-competitive division created for the sole purpose of allowing participants of different ages and genders to swim in the same wave. For example, this allows fathers/daughters, mothers/sons, husband /wives, boyfriends/girlfriends, siblings, etc. to enjoy the triathlon together and to help one another through the swim leg of the event. When participants fail to swim in their correct wave, as determined by age & gender in most all triathlons, their split times and finish time are compromised. So, if you choose to participate out of your wave choose this division to uphold the integrity of your results and the overall results of the event.
NOTE – Awards Ceremony will begin as soon as the majority of racers have completed the event. Sit around, have a drink, eat some food and share your racing stories while we wait for the results to be verified. Awards must be picked up. Unfortunately, they cannot be mailed.
Award Criteria:
- If you choose to race in the Clydesdale (220+ pounds) or Athena (165+ pounds) categories, you are not eligible for Age Group awards due to USAT restrictions. You must choose one or the other.
- Based on USAT age categories, if your birthday is prior to December 31st of that race season, you will race in the older age group even if you haven’t celebrated your birthday yet. Due to USAT sanctioning you will ‘age-up’.
- Friends & Family – if you choose to race in this category, you will not be eligible for awards. This is a non-competitive category that allows friends and family to start in the same wave group together regardless of their ages.
Beneficiary
MULTIPLE SCHOOL PROGRAMS AND CLUBS
Why Racing Events is proud to support High School sports programs and other non-profit organizations through this event and all the races and fundraisers on the Why Racing Events calendar each year. Some of the High School sports programs rely solely on the donations made via these events.
Contributions over the years from these NW races and fundraisers have exceeded $3 million dollars! We are very thankful to the athletes, sponsors, vendors, partners and volunteers who contribute to the success of our events, allowing us to offer this support!
Special Instructions
PRE-RACE ATHLETE INSTRUCTIONS: Detailed instructions can be found using this link.
EVENT PARKING – There is a parking fee entry included in your registration fee. Additional friends or family vehicles will need to purchase a parking pass. Regular priced parking passes are available at the park entrance fee booth (cash and card). Be sure they arrive with ample time to purchase and allow time for lines. Athletes: When you pick up your packet, we will provide you with a parking pass to be displayed on your vehicle dashboard. This will speed up the process and minimize lines upon entry to the park. Hagg Lake participants should NOT purchase a parking pass when arriving at Henry Hagg Lake Park. Athletes should drive straight to Boat Ramp C with your parking pass. If you DO NOT pick up packet & parking pass at packet pickup on Friday, you will need to come to the Registration area onsite from 6:00-7:30am. Parking is limited – carpooling is highly recommended! There is absolutely NO PARKING on the road for the safety of all athletes.
NOTE: If you already have an annual Hagg Lake Parking Pass, you do not need to purchase this day-access parking pass. Just be sure your Annual Pass is clearly visible.
Please do not park in the Sain Creek parking area just prior to Boat Ramp C. Hagg Lake Park officials would like to keep this area open for other park guests.
CAMPING: Cost – $15 per tent for one night $25 per tent for two nights. Hagg Lake has provided athletes this one time opportunity to camp onsite on Friday & Saturday night adjacent to the transition area. Please be respectful, clean up after yourself, remove everything you bring in and assure lights are out at a decent time to assure we are provided this privilege every year. We will direct you to the temporary camping area once you arrive onsite. Here are the camping rules that Hagg Lake has provided us and adhering to them will definitely impact our ability to camp here next year.
- All garbage generated by campers must be packed out.
- No open flame in the park except in park camp barbecues.
- ABSOLUTELY NO use of the lake in any capacity between 9:00 p.m. and 7:00 a.m. including wading, floating, swimming, canoeing or kayaking.
- No amplified sound or bright lights between the hours of 9:00 p.m. and 7:00 a.m. Flashlights, lanterns, and the like are acceptable.
- Portable restrooms will be available for campers.
*** You can purchase your camping pass when you register for the event ***
FAQ’s
Can I register on Race Day? Can my friend pick up my packet? Can I get a refund? Can I transfer my registration to another race or athlete?
What are the rules?
We currently adhere to the USAT Rules for Triathlon & Duathlon. Please click here to review complete list of USAT Rules. Important rules include no drafting, you must wear a helmet and music is ABSOLUTELY NOT allowed during the bike for obvious safety reasons.
Can I use a personal music device while cycling?
Can I use a personal music devise while running?
During any running segments, we prefer for athletes to NOT use music devices to maximize safety, assure a fair competitive environment and assure athletes can hear all course marshal instructions. With that said, we also understand that many athletes rely on music to help endure the challenge of running. To accommodate the needs of our athletes while still assuring maximum safety and a fair, competitive environment, here is the arrangement that we can accommodate.
- If you chose to use a personal music device, you must always keep one ear open for instructions so only one ear-bud can be used at any time.
- If you are using a personal music devise with two earbuds, you could be disqualified. Trust us, we don’t want to have to enforce a disqualification but in order to assure the safety of all athletes, this is a very important rule.
- We also request that if you chose to use a personal music device that you keep the volume to a minimum to assure all instructions can be heard.
Do I need to wear a wetsuit?
Will there be on-site mechanical/bike support?
Where can I find lost items?
What should I do if my shirt doesn't fit?
Do I have to use a road or racing bike?
Do I have to run?
Will there be water on the course?
Will there be bathrooms on the course?
Where should I tell my friends and family to go to cheer me on?
We DO NOT want them driving on the Bike course to maximize safety for all cyclists.
Travel & Accommodations
Travel & Accommodations
Portland has so much to offer so come for the entire weekend and make it a fun and memorable RACE-cation! Although a weekend is not nearly enough to see all the beauty in this area so feel free to extend your stay or be sure to come back for one of our other local races. You can check off one bucket list item each time you visit – there really is that much to see!
Out of Town Guests: Fly into Portland (PDX) – The event location, Hagg Lake, is about 45 minutes from Airport.
Hagg Lagg is in close proximity to the quaint town of Forest Grove. You can review all lodging and dining options at the following link http://forestgrove-or.gov/
Larkspur Landing Hotel: (503) 681-2121
Forest Grove Travel Lodge Suites: (503) 357-9000
Best Western Rama Inn (Forest Grove): (503) 992-8888
Grand Lodge by McMenamins (Forest Grove): (503) 992-9533
CAMPING: Cost – $15 per tent for one night $25 per tent for two nights. Hagg Lake has provided athletes this one time opportunity to camp onsite on Friday & Saturday night adjacent to the transition area. Our mission is to replicate the super fun atmosphere at WildFlower Triathlon in California where athletes camp, hang out, and share race stories at night.
Please be respectful, clean up after yourself, remove everything you bring in and assure lights are out at a decent time to assure we are provided this privilege every year. We will direct you to the mock camping area once you arrive onsite. Here are the camping rules that Hagg Lake has provided us and adhering to them will definitely impact our ability to camp here next year.
- All garbage generated by campers must be packed out.
- No open flame in the park except in park camp barbecues.
- ABSOLUTELY NO use of the lake in any capacity between 9:00 p.m. and 7:00 a.m. including wading, floating, swimming, canoeing or kayaking.
- No amplified sound or bright lights between the hours of 9:00 p.m. and 7:00 a.m. Flashlights, lanterns, and the like are acceptable.
- Portable restrooms will be available for campers.
You can purchase your camping pass when you register for the event.
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CONTACT
WHY Racing Events Inc.
210 E. Fourth St, Suite B
La Center, WA 98629
Phone: (360) 314-4682
Email: info@whyracingevents.com