Gunnison Valley Triathlon

5.0 · 1 review
  • Date Sat 22nd August 2026
  • Time 8:30AM MDT
  • Location Gunnison, Colorado
  • Price $28.19 - $161.63
  • Races 4 races
  • Distances Sprint

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Event summary

Get ready for an exciting day of competition and camaraderie at the Annual Gunnison Valley Triathlon on Saturday, August 22, 2026! This family-friendly Sprint Triathlon takes place in the beautiful town of Gunnison, featuring an exhilarating 500-yard swim at the Community & Aquatics Center, followed by a thrilling 23K (14.5-mile) bike ride on scenic asphalt paths, and culminating in a 6.4K (4-mile) run through the picturesque Van Tuyl Trail system.

The event kicks off with the kid's triathlon at 8:30 am, while the adult race starts at 10:00 am, making it a perfect day for both young athletes and seasoned competitors. With registration fees of just $25 for kids, $80 for adults, and $150 for teams, this triathlon is accessible to everyone, but don't forget to register before rates increase on August 2, 2026! All participants will receive a commemorative t-shirt, and medals will be awarded to the top three finishers in each age category. After the race, join in the festivities at the after-party, which includes an award ceremony, food, beverages, and a beer/seltzer garden.

Organiser's Description

Register NOW for the Annual Gunnison Valley Triathlon. The cost is $25.00 for kids, $80.00 for adults, and $150.00 for teams (rates go up on 8/2/26). This Sprint Triathlon is proudly brought to you by the Gunnison Parks & Recreation Department. It begins with a 500yard swim (10 laps) at the Community & Aquatics Center, then continues with a 23K (14.5-mile) bike course, and wraps up with a 6.4K (4-mile) run that finishes at the Community Center. The kid's triathlon starts at 8:30 am and the adult race starts at 10:00 am.

The Gunnison Valley Triathlon is a family friendly Sprint Distance Triathlon for both kids and adults. The race is staged out of the Gunnison Recreation Center 200 E. Spencer Ave with the swim being completed in the Aquatics Center. The Bike route is all on asphalt using bike path and County Road #730. The Run course uses the scenic Van Tuyl Trail system on a gravel surface. The kids race starts at 8:30am and Adult race at 9:30 am, the transition zone is staged in the lawn East of the pool and can be accessed 1.5 hours before race start. All participants will receive a t-shirt at registration, top three finishers in each age category will receive a medal. After party includes, award ceremony, food & beverages for participants, and beer/seltzer garden.

Please see below for Age Grouping

Kids
3-6 yrs
7-8 yrs
9-10 yrs
11-14 yrs

Adult
15-19 yrs
20-29 yrs
30-39 yrs
40-49 yrs
50-59 yrs
60-69 yrs
70+

Races

  • Sprint Triathlon

    Incl. $6.90 Fee & T-Shirt

    Sat 22nd August 2026 (9:30AM MDT)

    $86.90

  • Kids Triathlon

    Incl. $3.19 Fee & T-Shirt

    Sat 22nd August 2026 (8:30AM MDT)

    $28.19

  • Team Relay

    Incl. $11.63 Fee & T-Shirt

    Sat 22nd August 2026 (10:00AM MDT)

    $161.63

  • Youth Team Relay

    Incl. $3.53 Fee & T-Shirt

    Sat 22nd August 2026 (8:30AM MDT)

    $33.53

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5.0

1 review

CW
Craig

Β·9 months ago

This is a fun race with great support from local volunteers. Altitude makes the course more challenging, but the course is relatively flat and fast. Well managed and run, I'll be back!

Location

200 Spencer Ave, Gunnison, 81230, CO, United States

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