Yakima's Premiere Mutli-sport RacE
Saturday May 30th, 2026
The Gap2Gap returns to the Yakima Greenway this year for its 42nd year, continuing a long-standing tradition as Yakima’s premier multi-sport race. This iconic event features two running legs, a road bike, a mountain bike, and a kayak stretch on the Yakima River, challenging athletes across multiple disciplines. Participants can compete as part of a team or take on the full course solo in the Iron Division. Set along the Greenway and river corridor, the Gap2Gap celebrates the landscape, community, and adventurous spirit that have made it a beloved local tradition for more than four decades.
Iron Categories $100/Person
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Men
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Woman
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Masters Men (50 Plus)
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Masters Women (50 Plus)
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Clydesdale
Team Categories
$250/Team
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Open
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Open All Female
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Masters Open (All Members 50 Plus)
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Family
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Corporate (All Members Coworkers)
Race categories
COURSE
DETAILS
LEg 1:
~15mi Road Bike
The race opens with a fast, scenic 3.65-mile run from Sarg Hubbard Park to Harlan Landing, following the Yakima Greenway along ponds and riverfront views before launching athletes into the next leg.
LEg 3:
~3.5mi Kayak
The road bike leg sets out from Sarg Hubbard Park as a fast time trial out and back course through the orchards and hop fields. Riders chase speed find rhythm as they race back to Sarg Hubbard Park for the next leg.
LEg 5:
~2.5mi RUn TWO
The final run, flat and fast if you have anything left to give! The course follows the Yakima River on the Greenway from Sarg Hubbard park to the humane society and back.
LEg 2:
~4mi Run
This second leg sends racers onto the Yakima River for a fast exciting paddle fueled by spring flows and Class II water, with kayaks and SUPs carrying athletes downstream toward the next transition back to land.
LEg 4:
~3.5mi MTB BIKE
A Circuit Course through Sarg Hubbard Park & natural area. Riders navigate singletrack, rocky double track and tight corners. Each participant must complete 3 laps to move onto the final run.
NOT RACING, BUT WANT TO HELP
VOLUNTEER
We’re looking for volunteers to help make the 2025 Gap2Gap a fun and successful event for all the participants! From on-course directors & race support to medal handouts and clean-up, there are plenty of ways to get involved. Whether you have a few hours or the whole day, we’d love your help. Sign up to volunteer and be part of the action!
Volunteers will receive free food and drink tickets after the race!
