25th Annual Black Canyon Triathlon

The Montrose Recreation Foundation proudly presents the 25th Annual Black Canyon Triathlon will be held Saturday, September 26, 2026. Maps and event FAQ’s here USAT membership required for 2026 Black Canyon Triathlon. This event attracts about 200 athletes and their families annually to Montrose. It is a well supported sprint distance triathlon. The BCT is now a USAT certified race and you must have a membership in order to compete. We have lowered fees for some categories to help absorb some of the cost of the membership for 2025 There are individual youth and adult divisions, plus adult and youth teams(2 or 3 members). We also have a family team division and there must be an adult over 18 on the team to be considered a family team. We have competitors that age from 6 to 70! The money raised from this event directly benefits the community of Montrose. FAQ and Information The swim is heated by age division (start order is : youth, teams, and individuals)and is held in the Montrose Recreation District’s pool. The ride is held on paved city streets or county roads suitable for road, mountain or hybrid bikes. The run is on sidewalks and neighborhood streets and is paved. See “Routes” tab for maps. Please consider entering the Great Southwest Triathlon Series! There are races in Gunnison,Montrose, and Alamosa . There is a discount for all the races plus cool prizes for series competitors! Packet Pickup and Orientation Meetings: Packet pick up will be on September 25th from 5:30-7:30 pm at the MRD Community Recreation Center located at 16350 Woodgate Rd in Montrose. A short orientation meeting for first time participants will be held at 6:30 p.m. Proceeds-This is a fundraiser and all proceeds benefit the Montrose Recreation Foundation. Proceeds from this event benefit the community of Montrose. The Black Canyon Triathlon is the primary fundraising mechanism for the Montrose Recreation Foundation(501 c-3). Funds are used to promote and expand recreational opportunities wi