Unfortunate News: The 2021 edition of the Polson Triathlon will be the last, at least for the next several years. I thought we offered a high quality event, and we always had incredible sponsorship, community and volunteer support, but the number of participants has continued to diminish. I was hoping 2021 would see a resurgence, but instead we had another tiny group of individual finishers. In my mind, this minimal level of participation just doesn’t justify the multiple weeks of time sacrifices necessary to coordinate all aspects of the event. Some folks have said that the course was just too hard (choppy swim, rough bike surface, hilly run) so it is possible that we will return with a more user friendly version in the future, but that could take a few years. I want to again thank all of the heroic participants, inspiring volunteers and generous sponsors who made this event so special every year. Sorry to not have the available time and energy to keep it going. Matt
2021 Results with splits now posted on the Results page.
Polson Triathlon Results
Thanks to all the participants, volunteers and spectators who helped make it another great event on Saturday.
PolsonTriRacerGuide2021
The Polson Triathlon returns on Saturday, August 21, 2021
Thanks to so many energetic volunteers, generous sponsors, and determined racers, we had another great event this year and our local group of dedicated race organizers are inspired and committed to raising the bar again in 2021. The word is spreading that this is one of the very best regional multi-sport events so we know that it will continue to grow and reward participants with an unforgettable Montana racing experience. Whether you are an experienced veteran or intimidated beginner, we hope that you will make the trip to Polson and take the plunge in 2021.
Event Highlights:
- Unforgettable venue with lake, mountains, and expansive valley vistas
- Challenging course with a great mix of hills, turns, and fast flats
- Well-organized support with enthusiastic volunteers and aid stations
- Bridge top spectating along the swim course
- Safe, low traffic roads on a loop bike course
- Single loop run with varied terrain, lakefront views and a Riverside Park finish line
- Post race picnic for all racers, music, and a riverside award ceremony
- Prize money, special awards, and great souvenir goodies
