The Grand Columbian is committed to creating an event where all athletes have a sense of accomplishment and reward. In recognition for the exceptional course, reputation and community support the race has been awarded age-group championship and/or Grand Prix status numerous times. In 2010, the Half-Iron is once again, the USAT National Championship Qualifier. The Olympic distance race is the Best of the US - Washington State Qualifier. In addition, we have created a few special award categories unique to the Grand Columbian. We are thrilled to again host the North American Club Endurance Award competition -- with over $5,000 in cash and prizes. "Is your club tough enough?"

NORTH AMERICAN CLUB ENDURANCE CHALLENGE AWARDS - click here

Half Iron

• Custom Running Cap (Half Iron, Aquabike)
• Finisher Medal
• Winner Plaques for 1st, 2nd and 3rd Overall Male and Female
• Mugs for 1st, 2nd & 3rd place Age Group Winners

 

Olympic

• Winners Plaques for 1st, 2nd and 34d Overall Male and Female
• Finishers Medal
• Ribbons for 1st, 2nd and 3rd place Age Group Winner

Clydesdale (200 lb+) and Athena (150 lb+) will be considered a separate age group with top three finishers recognized for awards. An athlete must choose either age-group or Clydesdale/Athena

Age Groups include: 16 and under, 17-19 (must be over 19 to race Iron Distance),20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69 & 70+.

IRON PARTNERSHIP

These awards are for those married couples who race at The Grand Columbian Triathlon where one partner completes a one race and one another. These awards are intended to celebrate the close bonds created between partners who rise to the ultra distance challenge. Tongue in cheek, the awards are likely to be referred to as the “Til Death Do Us Part” awards.

The winners will be the married couples who have the fastest combined times in each of the following distance categories:

Half Iron/Half Iron, Half Iron/Olympic. Special awards "Iron" couples.