Triathlon returns to Charlottesville for the first time in over 20 months at 2021 Cal Tri Fry’s Spring - 6.27.21. The race starts at 7 AM on Sunday, June 27 at Fry’s Spring Beach Club (FSBC). There are 7 events including triathlon, triathlon relay, runbikerun, swimbike, swimrun, swim & 5K run. The marquee event, the sprint triathlon, offers a 350 meter pool swim, 12.7 mile bike & 5K run. Below are a few tidbits about the competitors and an update on the race.
- 51% female
- 7 states & DC represented (FL, MD, NC, NY, OH VA, WV & DC)
- 75% participating in the sprint triathlon
- 11 is the youngest competitor
- 71 is the oldest competitor
- 35% first time athletes
- The 12.7 mile bike course has over 1000’ of elevation change
“2021 CAL TRI COMMONWEALTH SERIES” This summer, each race features Virginia’s official flower, bird, dog or fish on a medal as a tribute to some of the things that make the Commonwealth special. Each medal locks together to form a pyramid (pentahedron) that will be a great keepsake.
- 2021 Cal Tri Fry’s Spring - 6.27.21 - Dogwood (Flower)
- 2021 Cal Tri Crozet Park - 7.11.21 - Cardinal (Bird)
- 2021 Cal Tri Walnut Creek - 8.22.21 - American Foxhound (Dog)
- 2021 Cal Tri Charlottesville - 9.26.21 - Brook Trout (Fish)