September 27
Southwest
Cal Tri DFW
Ray Roberts Lake State Park, Valley View, TX
The DFW race moves to a stunning new venue at Ray Roberts Lake State Park. 18 event options.
Swim.
Bike.
Run.
Triathlon. The way it should be.
Free clinics, flexible race options, youth programs, and a supportive nationwide community built for every athlete.
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Well-being begins with Optimism.
Cal Tri Events is proud to partner with Optimism as our 2026 Title Sponsor. Together, we believe that well-being isn't a destination - it's a practice. Swimming, biking, and running are how we build it. Swim. Bike. Run. Race for well-being.
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2026 Race Season
Choose Your Race
4 events remaining in 2026 across the East, Southwest, and West.
October 10
East
Cal Tri Charlotte
Lake Norman State Park, Statesville, NC
Get your motor running to Lake Norman State Park in North Carolina, just 38 miles north of Charlotte.
October 18
West
Cal Tri LA
Dockweiler State Beach, Playa Del Rey, CA
Race the beach community of Playa Del Rey — between Venice Beach and Manhattan Beach, with the Pacific as your backdrop.
November 1
West
Optimism Cal Tri Newport Dunes
Newport Dunes Waterfront Resort, Newport Beach, CA
The world's longest-running triathlon from the same location — and the 2026 season finale, presented by Optimism.
The Cal Tri Events Difference
Triathlon. The Way It Should Be.
We're a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that measures success by the number of athletes we empower, not the margins we protect.
$85
All-In Early Pricing
No hidden fees, no overpriced insurance schemes. One transparent price includes everything. Early registration starts at just $85.
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Ultimate Flexibility
Free race transfers, deferrals, and participant transfers - as late as the day before the race. Life happens. We've got you.
Free
Kids Race Free (7–17)
Young athletes aged 7–17 can race at no cost at the majority of Cal Tri Events. We're removing financial barriers to grow the next generation of triathletes.
Free
Pre-Race Clinics
Free swim and transition clinics the day before every race. Skills camps in 7 markets. Expert coaching - at no extra cost to registered athletes.
Free
FREE SKILLS CAMPS
Two-day skills camps in 7 markets help athletes build confidence with expert coaching and practical race-day preparation - at no extra cost.
Free
Volunteer & Race
Volunteer at a Cal Tri race and earn a free entry to any future race in the series.
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News & Recaps
The Foundation for Dental Laboratory Technology, Cal Tri Events and RunSignup Turn Race Day Into Opportunity
The Foundation for Dental Laboratory Technology partners with Cal Tri Events and RunSignup to turn Race for the Future at 2026 Cal Tri DFW into fundraising for dental lab education.
Optimism Athlete Team Applications Open for Ten Athletes
Cal Tri Events and Optimism are selecting ten athletes for the inaugural Optimism Athlete Team at Optimism Cal Tri Newport Dunes, November 1, 2026. Applications close September 15.
U.S. IRONMAN 70.3 Finishers Up 8.0% YoY, With New Events Lagging Established Races
U.S. IRONMAN 70.3 finishers are up 8.0% year over year to 31,553 in 2026, with repeat events up 7.3% and new races averaging fewer finishers than established events.
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