Gator Grinder Triathlon – Canby, OR 2026

Date
May 9, 2026
Location
Canby, OR
Venue
1150 S Ivy St.
Start Time
6:00 AM
Entry Fee
$75.00 – $150.00
Events
Road Bike Sprint Tri, Mountain Bike Sprint Tri, Aquabike, Duathlon, Relay Sprint Tri
Includes
T-Shirt
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The Gator Grinder Triathlon in Canby, Oregon offers aquabike, duathlon, and triathlon formats, giving athletes multiple ways to compete on May 9, 2026. The event takes place at 1150 S Ivy St. and starts at 6:00 AM. Entry fees range from $75 to $150 depending on the format and registration timing. Canby is located in the Willamette Valley between Portland and Salem, making it accessible for competitors from the broader Oregon region. Whether you're looking to test a new discipline or go the full distance, this early-season race provides an opportunity to establish fitness before summer racing kicks into high gear.

From the Race Organizer
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 Thursday 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. Run The 3.1-mile run is mostly on roadways with about one-third on

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Frequently Asked Questions

When is Gator Grinder Triathlon – Canby, OR 2026?

Gator Grinder Triathlon – Canby, OR 2026 takes place on May 9, 2026. The race is held in Canby, Oregon.

Where is Gator Grinder Triathlon – Canby, OR 2026 held?

Gator Grinder Triathlon – Canby, OR 2026 is held at 1150 S Ivy St. in Canby, Oregon.

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