DESERT'S EDGE
TRIATHLON series

September 16-17, 2023

Highline Lake State Park in Loma, CO

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Sprint Distance: 750m swim, 12.65mi bike, 5k run (Sep 16) - $90

Olympic Distance: 1500m swim, 24.8mi bike, 10k run (Sep 16) - $110

Off-Road Sprint: 750m swim, 14mi bike, 5k run (Sep 17) - $95

Relay team: Sprint, Olymic, Off-Road (SEP 16-17) - $125

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PACKET PICK-UP TIMES:
Friday at 4:00pm-7:00pm, Highline Lake State Park

Saturday at 6:00am-one hour before the expected race start time,

Highline Lake State Park

Sunday at 6:00am-7:00am, Highline Lake State Park

 

Saturday Race Start Times:

Olympic: 7:30am

Sprint 8:15am

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Sunday Race Start Times:

Off Road: 8:00am

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REGISTER HERE

 

Join the Grand Junction Sports Commission for the 2023 Desert's Edge Triathlon Festival. The race will Start and Finish in the scenic Highline Lake State Park with spectacular 360° views of the valley. Sprint and Olympic distances are offered for road cyclists and an Off-Road Sprint is offered for mountain bikers. Post-race food and beverage will be provided along with entertainment in the park. 

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Packet pickup will take place on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday at the times stated above. An athlete guide will be sent out prior to the event with additional details. Please contact us at info@grandjunctionsports.org if you have any questions. This is not a USAT-sanctioned race, so no license is required from USAT. 

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CAMPING at Highline Lake is reserved for triathletes and can only be made through the Grand Junction Sports Commission. Camping requests for 2023 are now OPEN. Fill out this form to request your spot for 2023. 

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2023 ATHLETE GUIDE WILL BE RELEASED IN FALL 2023

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Signups close September 14th, 2023, at 11:59pm

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