Desert's Edge Triathlon Series
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About the race
The Desert's Edge Triathlon Series is a two-day multisport event at Highline Lake State Park in Fruita, Colorado, held September 26–27, 2026. The series offers multiple race formats on road and off-road terrain and includes relay entries.
Races listed for the weekend:
- Olympic road: 1500 m swim, 40 km bike, 10 km run
- Sprint road: 750 m swim, 20 km bike, 5 km run
- Collegiate sprint (NCAA athletes only, listed as draft legal): 750 m swim, 20 km bike, 5 km run
- Off road sprint: 750 m swim, 23 km bike, 5 km run
Relay teams of two or three athletes may enter any distance with tags performed in the transition zone. The transition area is located on the grass above the swim beach and below the parking lot via the east entrance. One water station is placed on the run course at about 1.5 miles; sprint competitors pass it twice and Olympic competitors pass it four times. Water temperature is expected in the mid 62–68 degree range and wetsuits are allowed.
Event rules cover athlete conduct, course direction, helmet use, traffic law compliance on the bike course, no headphones, and transition procedures. The event is not USAT sanctioned and does not require a USAT license. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
