Beaver Freezer Triathlon

Overall score 3.2Good
Thin evidence2 sources#191 of 265 sprint triathlons

Corvallis, United States · Held since 1993 · 0.46 / 19.31 / 5.31 km

Race day Sat 24 Apr 2027

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Course: 0.5 km (0.3 mi) swim, 19.3 km (12.0 mi) bike, 5.3 km (3.3 mi) run. Latest detailed course page: 457 m (500 yd) swim, 19.3 km (12 mi) bike and 5.31 km (3.3 mi) run. These are the published 2026 distances; the 2027 route is not yet confirmed.

Is it right for you?

First timer
Friendly3.7
PR potential
Fast3.5
Swim support
Good3.7
Crowds
Strong3.5

Watch out: Early-season cold and rain feature in historical reports. All 4

Held back by conditions (2.8) and race (2.9).

Provisional: based on 2 sources. Why

Raced it? Your rating helps.

Score breakdown

Every score is out of 5, and 5 is always the better end.

Each bar is a range of 0.25 points; the light bar holds this race. The average race scores 3.4.

What does this score mean?

Why people love it

  • Pool swim with seeded heats.
  • Historical finishers praise the student volunteers.

Watch out for

  • Early-season cold and rain feature in historical reports.
  • The 2026 bike and finish changed; confirm the 2027 route.
  • Organizer pages disagree on the finish location and pool details.
  • Available athlete accounts are historical.

Latest or next race

Sat 24 Apr 2027

Official race site(osubeaverfreezer.com, opens in a new tab)

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What racers say

Overall score 3.2 out of 5

2 reviews and race reports

2 reviews

  • Scott Lommers

    Raced 2011 · The Two R's

    Tone: Mixed

    A returning sprint finisher enjoys the organization and post-race amenities. He describes a manageable rolling bike, a difficult exit from an older pool, and rain and hail on the run. Current pool, route and amenities should be checked separately.

    Covers Swim, Bike, Run, Conditions

    Read on thetwors.blogspot.com (The Two R's, opens in a new tab)

  • Sarah K

    Raced 2008 · Beyond Ironman

    Tone: Mixed

    A sprint finisher praises volunteers, cheering students and overall organization. She describes seeded pool lanes, gentle bike hills, turns, traffic and grit, plus a transition-space problem. The run brought a personal best, but she disliked the finish drink. This account predates the revised bike and finish routes.

    Covers Swim, Bike, Run, Conditions

    Read on sarahtris.blogspot.com (Beyond Ironman, opens in a new tab)
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Scores

Open a category for its ratings and the evidence behind them.

Good. How racers feel about it, how well it is run, and how it treats a first timer. Counts for 30% of the overall score.

Toughness: Tough

  • Racer satisfactionLoved3.7

    Two historical finishers enjoyed the event despite cold weather and minor frustrations. · Low confidence

  • OrganizationWell run3.7

    Historical finishers praise volunteers and organization; one describes misleading pool signs and cluttered transition space. · Low confidence

  • First timer friendlyFriendly3.7

    The pool format and historical beginner experiences are reassuring; outdoor cold still needs preparation. · Low confidence

Course traits, not part of the score

  • PR potentialFast3.5

    Few athletes have described this aspect of the current event. · Low confidence

Good. Wetsuit odds, water temperature, calm, and the experience of the start. Counts for 16% of the overall score.

  • Water temperatureComfortable3.5

    Few athletes have described this aspect of the current event. · Low confidence

  • Swim easeEasy3.7

    Historical participants managed seeded lane starts, although shared lanes and pool exits needed care. · Low confidence

  • Swim experienceGreat3.5

    Few athletes have described this aspect of the current event. · Low confidence

  • Swim supportGood3.7

    Historical seeded pool heats allowed controlled starts; confirm the current heat and lane instructions. · Low confidence

Very good. Road surface, closures, scenery and wind. Counts for 18% of the overall score.

  • Road surfaceGood3.5

    Few athletes have described this aspect of the current event. · Low confidence

  • Road closuresMostly closed3.5

    Few athletes have described this aspect of the current event. · Low confidence

  • Bike sceneryBeautiful3.5

    Few athletes have described this aspect of the current event. · Low confidence

  • WindMostly calm3.5

    Few athletes have described this aspect of the current event. · Low confidence

Course traits, not part of the score

  • Bike speedFast3.5

    Few athletes have described this aspect of the current event. · Low confidence

  • Bike flatnessMostly flat3.7

    Historical reports describe gentle hills and rollers; the revised course has no verified climbing total. · Low confidence

  • Bike simplicitySome technical parts3.3

    Historical athletes describe several turns; the published bike route was adjusted for 2026. · Low confidence

Good. Crowds, aid stations, conditions underfoot and scenery. Counts for 13% of the overall score.

  • Crowd supportStrong3.5

    Few athletes have described this aspect of the current event. · Low confidence

  • Aid stationsGood3.5

    Few athletes have described this aspect of the current event. · Low confidence

  • Run sceneryBeautiful3.5

    Few athletes have described this aspect of the current event. · Low confidence

  • Run conditionsEasy3.5

    Few athletes have described this aspect of the current event. · Low confidence

Course traits, not part of the score

  • Run flatnessMostly flat3.5

    Few athletes have described this aspect of the current event. · Low confidence

Good. Air temperature, how predictable the weather is, setting, and spectating. Counts for 13% of the overall score.

  • Air temperatureWarm or cool3.3

    Historical athletes found the outdoor sections cold; recent race-day conditions are unverified. · Low confidence

  • Weather reliabilityVariable3.2

    Both historical reports describe cold, with rain and hail in one edition. · Low confidence

  • Venue beautyLovely3.5

    Few athletes have described this aspect of the current event. · Low confidence

  • Spectator friendlyEasy3.5

    Few athletes have described this aspect of the current event. · Low confidence

Course traits, not part of the score

  • Low altitudeLow3.5

    Few athletes have described this aspect of the current event. · Low confidence

Good. Hotels, walkability, getting there, and the town around the race. Counts for 10% of the overall score.

  • Hotel availabilityGood3.5

    Few athletes have described this aspect of the current event. · Low confidence

  • Hotel valueGood3.5

    Few athletes have described this aspect of the current event. · Low confidence

  • WalkabilityWalkable3.5

    Few athletes have described this aspect of the current event. · Low confidence

  • Travel easeEasy3.5

    Few athletes have described this aspect of the current event. · Low confidence

  • LogisticsSimple3.5

    Few athletes have described this aspect of the current event. · Low confidence

  • Town and foodGood3.5

    Few athletes have described this aspect of the current event. · Low confidence

Course

Swim, 0.5 km (0.3 mi)

Oregon State University campus pools

Start
heats

Bike, 19.3 km (12.0 mi)

Road and campus path

Run, 5.3 km (3.3 mi)

Surface
Campus roads and paths

Getting there and staying

Book
Campus venue; current parking, packet collection and locker arrangements should be checked in the final guide.

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Key facts

Location
Corvallis, United States
Typical month
April
Distances
0.5 km (0.3 mi) swim, 19.3 km (12.0 mi) bike, 5.3 km (3.3 mi) run

Sources

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