
From the Organizer
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+
Events
Weather
It's too far out for a forecast, so here's what weather on this date is normally like in the area. A race day forecast will replace this as race week approaches.
Typical High
76°
Typical Low
41°
Chance of Rain
35%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Gunnison 3sw, 3 mi from the venue.
Host City
Population
6,712
as of 2023
Elevation
7,704 ft
Nearest Airport
GUC
Gunnison Crested Butte Regional Airport · 1 mi
Major Hub
COS
City of Colorado Springs Municipal Airport · 121 mi
Time Zone
Mountain Time
From Endurance Grid
A small town race. Lodging near the start could be limited, so book early.
Race Location
Your Next Start Line
Every finish line starts with a single decision. Claim your spot at Gunnison Valley Triathlon, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.
75
Days to train
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From Endurance Grid
Endurance Grid is here to help you understand the sport, decide if it's the right fit, and learn how to prepare. For course distances, logistics, and race-day specifics, always defer to the race organizer's event page.
Three sports, one race — swim, bike, run in sequence, with transitions that are a discipline of their own.
Open water, open roads, and competition with yourself. Cross the finish line knowing what it took to get there.
Swim, bike, run — back to back. The sprint distance makes it far more accessible than most people think.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Gunnison Valley Triathlon
Aug 22, 2026