Echo Triathlon (TriUtah)
Coalville, USA · July · Independent (TriUtah)
Why people love it
- Warm, clear reservoir water and a mostly flat dirt Rail Trail run
- Out and back bike with a gentle downhill return, so you see other racers
- Long-running TriUtah event with Olympic, sprint, aquabike and duathlon options
- Camp at Dry Hollow Campground next to the start
Watch out for
- A 2024 racer reported a congested transition and an unclear route into it
- Water level varies: a long wade or run out was reported in low years
- Little shade on the run at about 1,700 m (5,600 ft) elevation in July
- Few spectators, and only one recent racer review exists
- Packet pickup location is unclear; check the TriUtah page
Race
How racers feel about it, how well it is run, and how it treats a first timer. Counts for 30% of the overall score.
Toughness: Moderate
- Racer satisfactionLoved3.6
RaceEntry averages 2.7 of 5 over 5 reviews, but newspaper quotes from racers in 2012 to 2016 are warm; mixed overall. · Low confidence
- OrganizationAdequate3.2
A 2024 racer found the transition and bike dismount congested and bikes unsecured two hours before the end; volunteers and marking were fine. · Low confidence
- First timer friendlyFriendly3.9
Short swim, light-traffic bike, flat dirt run; a 2015 racer praised it for beginners. · Low confidence
Course traits, not part of the score
- PR potentialFast3.6
Same fast return, short flat run; winners 59:40 (2016). · Low confidence
Swim
Wetsuit odds, water temperature, calm, and the experience of the start. Counts for 16% of the overall score.
- Wetsuit legalUsually3.7
The water is described as warm; if USA Triathlon rules apply, wetsuits are legal to 25.6 °C (78 °F). The rule is not confirmed. · Low confidence
- Water temperatureComfortable4.0
Racers call the water warm and clear; no readings, so about 20 to 24 °C (68 to 75 °F) is assumed. · Low confidence
- Calm waterMostly calm3.8
Sheltered reservoir; no reports of chop. · Low confidence
- Swim easeModerate3.3
750 m (0.47 mi) swim. · Low confidence
- Swim experienceGreat3.5
Warm clear water, but a long wade or run in low-water years. · Low confidence
- Swim supportStandard3.3
No one describes kayaks or waves; a 2024 mass start did not feel crowded. · Low confidence
Bike
Road surface, closures, scenery and wind. Counts for 18% of the overall score.
- Road surfaceMixed3.3
State highway shoulders; no racer has described the surface. · Low confidence
- Road closuresPartly closed2.8
Highway shoulders with light traffic; closures are not confirmed. · Low confidence
- Bike sceneryBeautiful3.9
Reviewers praise the scenery of Echo Canyon. · Low confidence
- WindSome wind3.2
A canyon road; no racer mentions wind. · Low confidence
Course traits, not part of the score
- Bike speedFast3.8
Slight downhill return. · Low confidence
- Bike flatnessRolling3.4
Gain not published; 20 km (12.4 mi) rolling. · Low confidence
- Bike simplicityMostly simple4.2
Out and back on a highway, few turns. · Low confidence
Run
Crowds, aid stations, conditions underfoot and scenery. Counts for 13% of the overall score.
- Crowd supportDecent2.8
Small crowd per 2014 report. · Low confidence
- Aid stationsStandard3.3
Three aid stations on the run (2024), volunteers friendly. · Low confidence
- Run sceneryBeautiful3.7
Rail Trail along the reservoir and canyon. · Low confidence
- Run conditionsEasy3.5
Only 5 km (3.1 mi) so shade matters less. · Low confidence
Course traits, not part of the score
- Run flatnessMostly flat4.3
Flat. · Low confidence
Conditions
Air temperature, how predictable the weather is, setting, and spectating. Counts for 13% of the overall score.
- Air temperatureWarm or cool3.2
Early July starts near 10 °C (50 °F) with highs near 32 °C (90 °F), an estimate. · Low confidence
- Weather reliabilityReliable4.0
Racers cite usually good weather; summer storms not reported. · Low confidence
- Venue beautyLovely3.6
Red rock canyon and reservoir, praised by racers. · Low confidence
- Spectator friendlySome viewpoints3.0
Out and back lets spectators see racers, but small crowd. · Low confidence
Course traits, not part of the score
- Low altitudeHigh altitude1.3
About 1,700 m (5,600 ft), above the 1,500 m (4,900 ft) mark where scores bottom out. · Medium confidence
Stay and travel
Hotels, walkability, getting there, and the town around the race. Counts for 10% of the overall score.
- Hotel availabilityBook early3.4
Camping on site; Park City and Coalville lodging are within 35 km (22 mi). · Low confidence
- Hotel valueNormal3.2
Park City is pricey; Coalville and camping are cheaper, an estimate. · Low confidence
- WalkabilitySome driving3.4
The campground is at the venue; day visitors park nearby, but details are thin. · Low confidence
- Travel easeEasy3.6
Salt Lake City airport is about 75 km (47 mi) away by interstate. · Low confidence
- LogisticsSome complexity3.0
One venue, but a congested transition and unclear packet pickup. · Low confidence
- Town and foodFine2.6
Small town of Coalville; Park City is 35 km (22 mi) away. · Low confidence
Key facts
- Location
- Coalville, Utah, USA
- Typical month
- July
- Latest or next date
- 10 July 2027
- Organiser
- Independent (TriUtah)
- Field size
- About 600 athletes
- First held
- 2002
- Distances
- 0.8 km (0.5 mi) swim, 20 km (12.4 mi) bike, 5 km (3.1 mi) run
- Swim venue
- Echo Reservoir, Dry Hollow Campground (reservoir)
- Swim start
- mass start in a high-water year (2024); wave starts not confirmed
- Bike laps
- 1
- Run laps
- 1
- Run shade
- Little
- Air temperature
- 10–32 °C (50–90 °F)
- Humidity
- Dry
- Altitude
- 1,700 m (5,580 ft)
- Nearest airport
- Salt Lake City (SLC), 75 km (47 mi) away
- Where to stay
- Dry Hollow Campground, Park City
- Booking
- Dry Hollow Campground is on site; Park City and Coalville motels are 20 to 35 km (12 to 22 mi) away. Not researched in depth.
What racers and reviewers say
- RaceEntry (TriUtah) race reviewsRaced 2024 · aggregator · Mixed
Five reviews averaging 2.7 of 5. The one with text scores 3.0 and says the mass start did not feel crowded and the bike course was well marked, but the bike dismount and transition were congested and unclear, non-racers got in the way and the bike racks lost their fence two hours before the race ended. The run is partly dirt with three aid stations and little shade; volunteers were friendly.
“Bike dismount and transition were awful.”
- Park City Park RecordRaced 2016 · article · Positive
Report on a field of more than 450 triathletes. A Wasatch Triathlon Club co-founder called it a favourite for the scenery and warm water, liked seeing other racers on the out-and-back bike and said TriUtah had improved the bike course. Olympic winners were 2:02:20 (men) and 2:21:02 (women); sprint 59:40 and 1:04:40.
“one of her favorites”
- Park City Park RecordRaced 2014 · article · Positive
Water was higher than the year before, which made the swim exit easier. Athletes liked the dirt run for being kinder than pavement, the small crowd, the scenery and usually good weather. One first-time visitor said it was way better than the previous year and thanked the organisers; the race supports North Summit schools.
“way better than the year before”
- Park City Park RecordRaced 2015 · article · Positive
Organiser of Wasatch Triathlon Club coaches described clear, perfect water, a rolling and lightly trafficked bike, a flat mostly dirt Rail Trail run and a festive finish. Called good for beginners and veterans, with a well run event.
“good event for both beginners and experienced”
- Park City Park RecordRaced 2012 · article · Positive
Low reservoir year: swimmers could stand waist deep and one racer said the dam was very low. A local racer called it the easiest of her three summer triathlons because of a flat run and a fast downhill bike return, on a perfect morning.
“easiest of her three summer triathlons”
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- TrainerDay event listingRaced 2026 · article · Mixed
Listing for 11 July 2026 at Dry Hollow Campground: sprint 750 m (0.47 mi) / 22.5 km (14 mi) bike / 5 km (3.1 mi) run, Olympic 1,500 m (0.93 mi) / 40 km (25 mi) / 10 km (6.2 mi), plus a long distance, duathlon and aquabike. Facts only; no athlete opinion.
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