September 17-18, 2022

Highline Lake State Park in Loma, CO

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Sprint Distance: 750m swim, 12.65mi bike, 5k run (Sept 17) - $100

Olympic Distance: 1500m swim, 24.8mi bike, 10k run (Sept 17) - $120

Off-Road Sprint: 750m swim, 14mi bike, 5k run (Sept 18) - $110

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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 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 2022 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 with 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. Fill out this form to reserve your spot. CAMPING RESERVATIONS ARE NO LONGER AVAILIABLE

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For information on the course, please click on the link below:

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CLICK HERE FOR ATHLETE GUIDE AND UPDATED COURSE MAPS

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Signups close September 15th, 2022, at 11:59pm