2026 Lake Nighthorse Triathlon - Sprint and Olympic
Sat, Sep 12, 2026, 8:30 AM MDT
- Location
- Durango, CO
- 1795 CR 210, 81301
- Type
- TRIATHLON
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At a glance
A scenic triathlon at Lake Nighthorse in Durango, Colorado, offering challenging climbs and stunning lake views for both Sprint and Olympic distances.
- Scenic
- Competitive
Scenic
CompetitiveGreat for: runners who like a competitive edge, runners training for a serious effort
Experience the Lake Nighthorse Triathlon in Durango, Colorado, featuring a swim in the gorgeous Lake Nighthorse. The bike course offers challenging climbs, while the run course is a rolling path on natural dirt and gravel, providing spectacular lake views. This event includes both Sprint and Olympic distances, with the Olympic course covering two laps of each discipline for a comprehensive challenge.
What to expect
- Swim in the clear, beautiful waters of Lake Nighthorse.
- Tackle a bike course featuring challenging climbs.
- Enjoy a rolling run on natural dirt and gravel with spectacular lake views.
Standout details
- Beautiful Lake Nighthorse setting
- Challenging bike course climbs
- Rolling dirt/gravel run course
- Spectacular lake views
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Distances & registration
5 optionsRegistration for all distances is through the official signup link above.
- 25.75K
Sat, Sep 12, 8:30 AM MDT · From $91.10
Opens Jan 31, 2026, 7:00 PM MST · Closes Apr 29, 2026, 7:59 PM MDT
- 25.75K
Sat, Sep 12, 8:30 AM MDT · From $138.80
Opens Jan 31, 2026, 7:00 PM MST · Closes Apr 29, 2026, 7:59 PM MDT
- 25.75K
Sat, Sep 12, 8:30 AM MDT · From $138.80
Opens Jan 31, 2026, 7:00 PM MST · Closes Apr 29, 2026, 7:59 PM MDT
+ 2 more optionsHide
- 25.75K
Sat, Sep 12, 8:30 AM MDT · From $138.80
Opens Jan 31, 2026, 7:00 PM MST · Closes Apr 29, 2026, 7:59 PM MDT
- 51.5K
Sat, Sep 12, 8:30 AM MDT · From $122.90
Opens Jan 31, 2026, 7:00 PM MST · Closes Apr 29, 2026, 7:59 PM MDT
Vibe Check
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- High altitude
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The course
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From the organizer
Come race with us at beautiful Lake Nighthorse in Durango, Colorado. The Swim takes place in this gorgeous lake. The Bike course includes some challenging climbs, while the Run course is rolling on mostly natural dirt/gravel surface with spectacular views of the lake. The Olympic course is two laps of the Sprint course for all disciplines.
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