Join us for the inaugural running of the Columbia River Half Iron with a 1.2-mile swim in the Columbia River starting in knee deep water at the Vantage Boat launch, followed by a hilly 56-mile bike out and back toward Ellensburg 21.44 mile and out and back to Dam 6.5 mile, and topping it off with a 13.1-mile jaunt down to the Wanapum Reservoir Dam. All registrants get a custom deluxe windbreaker. All finishers get that coveted Columbia River Half Iron Medal. There will be water, Gatorade, gel, ice, first aid every 3 miles on the course. Certified lifeguards with AEDs in the water. Follow all directions of course official. Mandatory pre-race briefing live stream on September 3, 2026, 7 pm PDT. Optional pre-race buffet/packet pick up at 4 pm on September 5, 2026, at the race site. You may rack bike starting at 7 am on Race Day September 6, 2026 - registration will be open. All participants must be USAT members (1-day membership is available). 911 in case of emergency. Race director for pick
up (flat tire, sprained ankle) we will send swag vehicle.
Event details and schedule
There are plenty of parking spaces at the Vantage Resort. All participants must wear ankle bracelets for the duration of the event and Bib on front torso for the duration of the run and bike. 10-minute penalty if it is not visible. All bike handles must be plugged. Wet suites will be allowed up to 85 F water temperature and mandatory if 55F and below per USAT regulations. All participants are responsible to know the course. Course maps are posted on our webpage and there will be orange route arrows in the road, and elevated signs. Must have helmet and bike label to exit the secured corral area. No floatation devices are allowed in the water. Race day temperatures expect to get into the 80s. Ice, water, towels, sponges will be on the courese every 3 miles. Coolers will have ice. Please stay hydrated even if you don't feel thirsty. Good Luck!
Give NCW Turkey Trot is a great way to start your holiday season! The event features timed 5K and 10K races and an untimed, free run for kids. The 5K and 10K races are held on the Apple Capital Loop Trail along the Wenatchee riverfront. The Kids Race is held on a short course near the grounds of Pybus Public Market. Strollers and leashed dogs are permitted.
This family friendly event kicks off the annual Give NCW online giving campaign hosted by the Community Foundation of NCW. Special thanks to Presenting Sponsor, Wenatchee Valley Medical Group and Gold Sponsors, Cordell Neher & Co. and Cashmere Valley Bank. Thanks to their sponsorship, every dollar from registration fees goes to support Give NCW. This giving campaign starts Thanksgiving Day and runs through Dec. 31 and supports over 75 nonprofit organizations in NCW. Race proceeds will be shared among the nonprofit organizations that participate in the campaign.
The “Best Dressed Individual” will receive a $500 Giving Card that can be redeemed to support nonprofits on Give NCW, and the “Best Dressed Group” will receive a $1,000 Giving Card.
Planning to bring your dog? Enter your canine companion during the registration process and for an extra $5 donation, your pup will receive a Turkey Trot bandana (if it is among the first 150 to register) and a chance to win a Gift Basket from our friends at Firehouse Pet Shop!
Location: The two races start and finish on the trail behind Pybus Public Market. The Kids Race is held in the boat launch parking lot behind Pybus Public Market.
Start times: 9:00am kids race; 9:15am 10K; and 9:30am 5K.
Youth who are 12 years and younger can run untimed for free in the 5K, with a paid adult. Do not register them unless they want to be officially timed and qualify for the commemorative socks.
Packet pickup at Pybus Market: Wednesday, Nov 26th from 2:00pm-8:00pm or Thursday (race day), Nov 27 7:00am-8:45am. There will be NO DAY OF REGISTRATION
Swag: The first 750 paid registrants will receive a pair of commemorative Turkey Trot socks.
Aid stations: There are two aid stations - one at the 5k turnaround and one at the 10k turnaround with water and Gatorade. Porta potties are located at the start/finish, but not along the course. Note that the restrooms inside Pybus Market will not be open.
Course map: See below
Website: https://cfncw.org/turkeytrot
Email: [email protected].