2010 Western Colorado Triathlon
Date: 9-18-10 Location: Highline State Park in Loma, CO
Start Time: 8:00 AM
Registration is Open. Register at IMATHLETE today!

Ascent Productions, Inc. is proud to announce the second annual Western Colorado Triathlon hosted on Saturday September 18th, 2010 at Highline State Park in Loma, CO. This venue provides a very scenic backdrop of the Book Cliff Mountains and the Colorado National Monument.

Western Colorado Triathlon Course: This course will include a .9-mile swim, 24-mile road bike and 6.2 mile trail run. Swimmers will start on the beach of Highline Lake and proceed to swim in a counter clock wise direction. Swimmers will complete two 750m laps of the swim course then exit to the transition one and make the change to the bike, the ride will exit the park. Riders will be challenged with a fast yet hilly bike course. Transition two, the Runners will then traverse the up and down single track trail run course to the finish atop the dam.

Course Maps

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Lodging

Hotel Rate Reservation Number Location
La Quinta Inn - Fruita $79.00 970.858.8850 570 Raptor Rd. Fruita, CO 81521
Comfort Inn - Fruita N/A 970.858.1333 400 Jurassic Ave. Fruita, CO 81521
Additional Information

You must reference the Western CO Triathlon to receive the special rate!

La Quinta Inn - You must book by 8/13 to receive special rate. Cancellations must be made by 9/30 to avoid penalty. Each room has a mini-fridge, microwave, and coffeemaker. Continental breakfast is included with room.

Camping

Campsites are available and being held by the park for this event. Camping spaces are being held for the event for Friday, 9/17 and Saturday 9/18. The park has PAY SHOWERS available and all spots are all closely located to the start/finish area (approx 50-150 yards)

Please email Alan Martinez at Highline State Park to reserve your space today!

Race Packet Pick Up

Packets will be available at the below locations, times, and dates – Please try to pick up your packet early.

Option #1
Date: Wednesday, September 15th
Time: 3:00 PM-6:00 PM
Location: The Bike Shop, 1060 North Ave Grand Junction, CO 81501-3106
Option #2
Date: Friday, September 17th
Time: 5:00 PM-7:00 PM
Location: La Quinta Inn, 570 Raptor Rd. Fruita, CO 81521
Option #3
Date: Saturday September 18th
Time: 6:45 AM-7:30 AM
Location: Highline State Park, 1800 11 8/10 Rd, Loma, CO 81524-9509

Body Markings

ALL participants must be body marked prior to the start of the race. Please come to the registration area at Highline State Park between 6:45 AM - 7:30 AM to be marked and pick up your chip.

Awards/Race Shirts

The Western Colorado Triathlon will be doing age group awards. We have great sponsors that will be contributing to these gift packs. Winner Gift Packs will be available post event for pick up at Race Results table.

Each participant will receive a dri-fit race shirt and post event lunch for participating in this year’s event.

Race Day Photography

Information Coming Soon!

Courses, Awards, & Timing

Swim Bike Run
1500 Meters 24.0 Mile Road Bike 6.2 Mile Trail Run
Awards Timing
See Above Timing company will be announced soon

Directions

Drive west on I-70 west from Grand Junction to Loma Exit, then north onto Colorado Highway 139 for six miles to Q Road. Go west on Q road for 1.2 miles, turn north onto 11.8 Road for one mile to the park entrance. 970.858.7208

Payment/Refund Policies

No refunds will be allowed for any Ascent Productions, Inc events (hereafter "API"), regardless of the reasons. If an athlete registers for any API event and cannot attend due to illness, injuries or personal reasons your registration fee will not be refunded, but rather you will be given a partial discount for the same event for the following year. Please see your account at IMATHLETE (imathlete.com)

Weather Policy

This is a rain or shine event. No refunds will be given due to inclement weather.