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Gunnison Valley Triathlon

Date
August 22, 2026
Distance
Sprint Triathlon · Kids Triathlon · Team Relay & more
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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

Sprint Triathlon9:30 AMRegister →
Kids Triathlon8:30 AMRegister →
Team Relay10 AMRegister →
Youth Team Relay8:30 AMRegister →

Weather

Typical Conditions

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.

Sunrise 6:29 AMSunset 7:54 PMDaylight 13h 25m

Host City

About Gunnison, CO

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

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Race
Gunnison Valley Triathlon
Date
August 22, 2026

From Endurance Grid

About This Sport

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.

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Triathlon

Swim, bike, run — back to back. The sprint distance makes it far more accessible than most people think.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

What is the Gunnison Valley Triathlon?
Gunnison Valley Triathlon is a triathlon race held in Gunnison, Colorado on August 22, 2026. It is one of the many endurance events listed on Endurance Grid, a multi-sport endurance event calendar covering running races, triathlons, HYROX, and more endurance sports across the United States. Find more triathlon races near you or explore our sports guides to learn what race day actually feels like.
When and where is the Gunnison Valley Triathlon?
Saturday, August 22, 2026 in Gunnison, Colorado at 200 Spencer Ave, Gunnison, CO. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
How do I register for the Gunnison Valley Triathlon?
Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.

Gunnison Valley Triathlon

Aug 22, 2026

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