Yakima's Premiere Mutli-sport RacE
Saturday May 30th, 2026 8:00am
The Gap2Gap returns to the Yakima Greenway 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 a team or take on the full course solo in the Iron Division. Set along the Greenway and Yakima 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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18-29 Men/Women
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30-39 Men/Women
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40-49 Men/Women
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50-59 Men/Women
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60+ Men/Women
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
A classic start to the Gap2Gap. The road bike leg sets out from Sarg Hubbard Park as a challening time trial. Climbing 800 feet in the first 7 miles. Riders chase speed find rhythm as they race back downhill to Sarg Hubbard Park for the next leg.
LEg 3:
~3.5mi Kayak
Racers then plunge into 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 on land.
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
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 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 two laps to move onto the final run.
NOT RACING, BUT WANT TO HELP
VOLUNTEER
We’re looking for volunteers to help make the 2026 Gap2Gap a fun and successful event for all the participants! From on-course marshals & 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!
