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Desert's Edge Triathlon Festival 2023

Sports and Recreation

September 3, 2023

From: Desert's Edge Triathlon Festival

Join The Grand Junction Sports Commission For The 2023 Desert's Edge Triathlon Series. 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 Beverages Will Be Provided Along With Entertainment In The Park.

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. This Is Not A Usat-Sanctioned Race, So No License Is Required From Usat.

Camping At Highline Lake Is Reserved For Triathletes And Can Only Be Made Through The Grand Junction Sports Commission.

Schedule Of Events:

Saturday September 16, 2023

Collegiate Draft-Legal Sprint: 750m Swim, 12.2mi Bike, 5k Run - $95

Olympic Distance: 1500m Swim, 24.8mi Bike, 10k Run - $110

Sprint Distance: 750m Swim, 12.65mi Bike, 5k Run - $90

Relay Team: Sprint, Olymic, Off-Road - $125

Race Start Times:

Collegiate Draft-Legal Sprint  7:00am

Olympic  8:15am

Sprint 9:00am

Sunday September 17, 2023

Off-Road Sprint: 750m Swim, 14mi Bike, 5k Run - $95

Relay Team: Sprint, Olymic, Off-Road - $125

Race Start Times:

Off Road: 8:00am

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

Date: September 16-17, 2023

Location: Highline Lake State Park, 1800 11 8/10 Rd, Loma, CO 81524

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Registration Closes September 14th, 2023, At 11:59

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