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New races announced in Lake Havasu City, Arizona and Houston, Texas; DFW moves to a new venue; Austin and Charlotte host two races each
LEXINGTON, VA. Cal Tri Events today announced its 2026 race schedule, featuring 18 triathlons across the United States and reinforcing its position as one of the most athlete-focused organizations in triathlon. In 2026, Cal Tri Events expects to generate more than 10,000 athlete registrations, with 50% of participants being first-time triathletes.
The 2026 calendar introduces new races in Lake Havasu City, Arizona and Houston, Texas, a new venue in the Dallas Fort Worth market, and return visits to Austin, TX and Charlotte, NC, each hosting two races during the season. Racing begins on March 15 at Cal Tri Lake Havasu and concludes in November with the Optimism Cal Tri Newport Dunes, marking a significant milestone in the organization’s national expansion. With the addition of Cal Tri Lake Havasu, Cal Tri Events will host races in all four U.S. time zones.
Most Cal Tri Events races include 18 different events: triathlon, runbikerun, swimbike, swimrun, swim & run, offered at sprint, youth sprint, and olympic distances. Fourteen of eighteen races also feature free youth races.
Beyond race day, Cal Tri Events continues to differentiate itself through an unmatched level of direct athlete engagement. About 20–25% of athletes register for the free pre-race skills camps. In 2026, Cal Tri Events will be athlete-facing for 50 days, including:
- 18 race days
- 18 free pre-race swim and transition clinic days
- 14 days of free skills camps across 7 markets
This commitment underscores Cal Tri Events’ belief that triathlon should be approachable, supportive, and attainable - especially for first-time participants.
What Makes Cal Tri Events Different
Cal Tri Events has built a national following by removing traditional barriers to entry and focusing on athlete preparation and experience:
- $85 all-in early bird pricing, with no hidden fees
- “The best 15 words in triathlon”: Free race transfers, deferrals & participant transfers as late as the day before the race
- Free swim and transition clinics offered the day before every race
- Seven free two-day skills camps in every market it serves, providing hands-on instruction and confidence-building for athletes of all levels
- Divine Intervention Policy: If a natural disaster, accident, or other incident outside of human control causes Cal Tri Events or a municipal authority to cancel a race in its entirety, Cal Tri Events will automatically refund athlete registration fees in full.
Rather than focusing solely on race production, Cal Tri Events prioritizes athlete education, confidence, and long-term participation in the sport.
2026 Cal Tri Events Schedule
- 2026 Cal Tri Lake Havasu – March 15, 2026 (new race)
- 2026 Cal Tri Austin – March 29, 2026
- 2026 Cal Tri Lake Perris – April 12, 2026
- 2026 Cal Tri Charlotte – April 19, 2026
- 2026 Cal Tri Culpeper – April 26, 2026
- 2026 Cal Tri Ventura – May 3, 2026
- 2026 Cal Tri Richmond – May 17, 2026
- 2026 Cal Tri DC – June 14, 2026
- 2026 Cal Tri Castaic Lake – June 20, 2026
- 2026 Cal Tri La Crema – June 28, 2026
- 2026 Cal Tri Williamsburg – July 19, 2026
- 2026 Cal Tri Charlottesville – August 30, 2026
- 2026 Cal Tri Houston – September 13, 2026 (new race)
- 2026 Cal Tri Austin – September 20, 2026
- 2026 Cal Tri DFW – September 27, 2026 (new venue)
- 2026 Cal Tri Charlotte – October 10, 2026
- 2026 Cal Tri Los Angeles – October 18, 2026
- 2026 Optimism Cal Tri Newport Dunes – November 1, 2026
About Cal Tri Events
Cal Tri Events is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization with a safe, affordable, and accessible mission, producing races nationally in all four U.S. time zones. The organization is committed to promoting health, fitness, and wellness in the communities it serves.