Onion Man Triathlon

Onion Man is a grass roots, affordable, low-key, early season event in beautiful Walla Walla meant to be accessible to all triathletes. This race is for beginners looking to gain experience to elite athletes looking for a competitive, challenging race. Onion Man is also open to team competitors. We wish all of you a safe race and encourage you to get out there and swim hard, ride strong, run fast and most of all, enjoy yourselves!

* The race will have a 300 participant cap! Register early *

The 31st Annual Onion Man Triathlon will be held on SUNDAY, May 18, 2025. The Olympic Distance race held at the base of the Blue Mountains is a 1.5K lake swim, 40K rolling bike, and a 10k honest run. 

BIKE COURSE:  Will be the same as the 2024 bike course: Five Mile hill, down Russell Creek Road and back with a short out and back extension on Scenic Loop Road, and back to Bennington Lake.  In accordance with USAT rules, bar end plugs are required on all bikes.

Registration includes a short-sleeved Tshirt (if you register before Apr 21), a meal ticket to the post race meal, and 1 free beer from Quirk Brewing in a custom pint glass.  You may also add-on a beer for non-participants for $5.  No day of race registration and no wait list available if race fills. No refunds, transfers and no deferrals.

Onion Man Triathlon race is a USA Triathlon Sanctioned event (Event ID #310427), if you are a USAT member you will need to enter your number on the registration page. If you are not a member you will need to click on one-day license. If you are a USAT member be ready to show your valid Membership Card at packet pick up. Everyone will need to show picture ID as well.

Thank you and let's race !