Schedule and packet pickup
Packet pickup
Saturday, July 31, 1 to 3 pm at Hard Headed, 635 Lincoln Ave, Steamboat Springs. Race morning pickup costs $10, chosen at registration. Bring photo ID; packets are not released to anyone else.
Stagecoach Gravel Triathlon 2027
- Date
- Sunday, August 1, 2027
- Start time
- 8:05 AM start (Denver)
- Location
- Oak Creek, Colorado
- Entry fee
- From $110
Go to the race website
The whole event is limited to 250 athletes and the paddle-board option to 40. Fees rise after January 1 and April 1 and online entry closes July 25 at midnight. Non members of USA Triathlon buy a $15 one day license with entry.
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Events and entry fees
| Event | Distance | When | Entry fee | Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gravel Aquabike | AquabikeSwim 0.5 mi · Bike 17 miOpen water swim | Aug 1, 2027 | $110 | – |
| Gravel Duathlon | DuathlonRun 2 mi · Bike 17 mi · Run 4 mi | Aug 1, 2027 | $115 | – |
| Sprint Relay | Sprint TriathlonSwim 0.5 mi · Bike 17 mi · Run 4 miOpen water swim | Aug 1, 2027 | $145 | – |
| Stand-Up Paddle-Board Triathlon | Triathlon | Aug 1, 20278:00 AM | $115 | 40 |
| Gravel Triathlon | Sprint TriathlonSwim 0.5 mi · Bike 17 mi · Run 4 miOpen water swim | Aug 1, 20278:05 AM | $115 | 250 |
Fees and dates are from the race's official website on the date shown below; confirm them there before you register.
Race day planning
Light and altitude
Sunrise on race morning is at about 6:04 AM, and the Stand-Up Paddle-Board Triathlon starts at 8:00 AM. The start sits about 7,810 feet above sea level, high enough that most athletes from lower ground race noticeably slower.
Fees exclude processing fees. Comparisons use current entry fees and published results from races nearby.
Start location and course
Stagecoach Reservoir, about 15 minutes south of Steamboat Springs, Oak Creek, CO
The pin marks the address the race lists, which is usually the start. The organizers have not shared a course map with us yet.
Typical race-day weather
Around August 1 the day usually runs from 49°F at dawn to 72°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 25% of days. Cold snaps dip to 44°F and hot years reach 78°F.
Based on 75 days within a week of the date over the last 5 years, from historical weather for the start area. Not a forecast.
Race guide
What athletes should know about Stagecoach Gravel Triathlon, in brief, from the official race website.
Schedule and packet pickup
Race morning
Check in runs 6:30 to 7:45 am, when transition closes. The paddle-board wave starts at 8:00 and the first triathlon wave at 8:05, with waves every five minutes. Cutoffs are 9:30 for the swim and 10:30 for the bike. Awards are at 11:00.
Course
Options
The aquabike uses the same swim and bike and ends with a 100 m run to the line. The duathlon swaps the swim for a 2 mile trail run. Paddle-boarders cover the swim course on their own board. A first timers wave of up to 30 starts last and is not eligible for age group awards.
Parking and travel
Getting there
From Steamboat Springs take US 40 east, Highway 131 south, then CR 14 past the main reservoir entrance to CR 16 and follow parking signs at CR 18a, a dirt road. Parking is along the entry road near transition. Spectators should arrive before 7:30 am.
Parking and travel
Camping
Campsites at Stagecoach Reservoir are booked through the state park reservation system, which opens 180 days ahead. The campground is about a 10 minute drive or 20 minute ride from transition.
Rules and FAQ
Refunds and transfers
No refunds. Up to 30 days before the race an entry can be moved to another Without Limits triathlon within 12 months, or to another athlete, for a $10 fee.
Facts on this page come from the race's official website (withoutlimits.co/stagecoach-gravel-triathlon, withoutlimits.co/stagecoach-triathlon-race-info, withoutlimits.co/stagecoach-triathlon-directions), checked Oct 7, 2026. Confirm dates and fees there before you travel.
Race details
- Where
- Stagecoach Reservoir, about 15 minutes south of Steamboat Springs, Oak Creek, COMap
- Course
- Trail
- Start elevation
- About 7,810 feet
- Distances
- Sprint Triathlon, Triathlon, Aquabike, Duathlon
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Quick answers
- When is Stagecoach Gravel Triathlon?
- Sunday, August 1, 2027, starting at 8:05 AM.
- How much does it cost?
- Entry starts at $110 before processing fees.
- What distances are offered?
- Sprint Triathlon, Triathlon, Aquabike, Duathlon.
- Where does it start?
- Stagecoach Reservoir, about 15 minutes south of Steamboat Springs, Oak Creek, CO.
About the race
A gravel triathlon at Stagecoach Reservoir south of Steamboat Springs, run by Without Limits Productions. A half mile swim is followed by 17 miles of paved and gravel roads and a 4 mile out and back run on a lakeside gravel path. Gravel, road and mountain bikes are all allowed.