Wildflower

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“It’s definitely more complex than a one-day triathlon, but the trade-off is worth it. People walk away saying, ‘I feel better after this weekend.’ And that’s the goal.”

The beloved “Woodstock of triathlon” is attempting an against-all-odds comeback after a painful five-year hiatus and tumultuous recent history. It’s a bellwether moment for the sport’s grassroots race scene.

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Organizers cited "several external circumstances" beyond their control

Now a part of Motiv Running’s family of events, the iconic triathlon festival will return in 2018.

The Wildflower Triathlon Festival is known for its celebratory, laid back vibe and difficult courses.

Jesse Thomas earned his sixth-straight win, while Liz Lyles started a streak of her own by defending her 2015 title.

Americans Jesse Thomas and Liz Lyles return to the Wildflower Festival weekend to defend their long course titles.

Americans Jesse Thomas and Liz Lyles outlasted the competition on the tough and unique Wildflower course.

Both reigning champions will return to compete in the iconic race.

Jesse Thomas and Heather Jackson will each attempt to keep their unprecedented streaks at Wildflower going in 2015.

American Matthew Russell claimed third at Saturday's Wildflower Long Course Triathlon.

Americans Jesse Thomas and Heather Jackson have become the King and Queen of Wildflower. Look back on their 2014 victories.

Jesse Thomas overcame a tough year to claim his fourth-straight Wildflower victory, while Heather Jackson made it three in a row.

The 2013 Wildflower runner-up Leon Griffin thinks the unique format this year may play to his strengths.

The practice course is currently built out by buoy’s that correlate with the swim distance of each race.

Americans Jesse Thomas and Heather Jackson once again proved their ability to navigate the tough Wildflower Long Course Triathlon.

Jesse Thomas and Heather Jackson, who both happen to be residents of Bend, Ore., repeated as Wildflower Long Course Triathlon champions.

Three-time Wildflower champion Jesse Thomas has made these eight key modifications to his Specialized Shiv.

Both defending champions took home wins at the Wildflower Long Course Triathlon today.

Go inside transition at the 2012 Avia Wildflower Long Course Triathlon.

Jesse Thomas made it back-to-back wins at Lake San Antonio, while Heather Jackson had the breakthrough win she's been looking for.

Heather Jackson is racing this weekend's Wildflower Long Course Triathlon in Kask's yet-to-be-released new helmet, the Bambino.

Despite the heavy race weekend, the Wildflower race organizers have managed to assemble a top-notch pro field.

Jesse Thomas won the Wildflower Long Course Triathlon for the second year in a row. Get a look at his race-winning ride.

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