2026 XTERRA Portland

What To Bring 

Here is a list of things to bring with you on race day: 

• Timing chip and strap (will be picked up race morning) 

• Bike with your race # attached to the handlebars 

• Helmet 

• Approved wetsuit or speedsuit (wetsuit legal call to be made race morning) 

• Goggles 

• Race clothing including swimwear, bike shorts, top 

• Race belt or pins for race bib on the run leg 

• Water bottles 

• Spare tube/Co2 canister in case of a flat 

• Chain tool is a good idea 

• Running shoes 

• Sunglasses 

• Hat/Visor (optional for the run) 

• Sunscreen 

• Towel (optional) 

• Wear your race number and division tattoos.

‍Race Numbers and Tattoo Placement

‍Swim Caps & Body Marking

Age groupers please go to body marking in the XTERRA Registration Area on race morning to stamp your age division on the back of your calf. Elites and relays do not need age division marking. 

RACE # TATTOOS are REQUIRED FOR ALL TRIATHLETES 

Tattoo Instructions:

Mark yourself the night before the race.

1. TEAR - Tear your number in half down the center. 

2. STICK - Remove the protective top sheet. Place on the FRONT of BOTH ARMS. Do not place on 

the side of your arms. Place the ink side to CLEAN and DRY skin, right side up. 

3. Hold a very wet, folded paper towel over the paper backer of the tattoo for 30 seconds. Make sure it gets wet all the way through. 

4. PEEL - Peel the paper backer off skin, leaving tattoo on your skin. 

5. SUNSCREEN - Apply the morning of the race. 

TO REMOVE: Soak the tattoos in baby oil, rubbing alcohol or nail polish remover for 30 seconds, then wipe away. If you make a mistake during application, within 3 minutes you can lift off the tattoo using a few pieces of transparent tape. If you forget to put on your tattoos, visit the body marking station at the XTERRA Registration Pavilion on race morning. 

‍Time Chip

We will distribute timing chips and swim caps on race morning at the XTERRA Registration Area. Please strap ankle timing chips to your left ankle before the race. Remember to hand your timing chip back after you finish to ensure you receive an official time. Any chips not returned will incur a replacement fee.

Kids Splash & Dash

Kids 9 and under are invited to get a mini taste for triathlon with this fun, relaxed, untimed race. The event is free, but registration is required at the event's main link.

All kids ages 9 and under are welcome to participate.

Push bikes are welcome, and parents are allowed to follow along.