Flat, Rolling, or Hilly? Compare 2026 Cal Tri Courses Before You Race

Cal Tri Events Elevation Guide

Not all triathlons are created equal. This table gives you a side-by-side look at bike and run elevation, total elevation by race and swim type for every 2026 Cal Tri Events race.

Whether you’re looking for a flat and fast PR course, a hillier challenge, or prefer a lake or ocean swim, use this guide to choose the race that best matches your goals and experience level.

Tip: Click column headers to sort by elevation, date, or swim type.

Cal Tri Events Race
Date
Swim
Type
Sprint Bike Elevation (ft)
Sprint
Run Elevation (ft)
TOTAL
SPRINT ELEVATION (ft)
Olympic
Bike Elevation (ft)
Olympic
Run Elevation (ft)
TOTAL
OLYMPIC ELEVATION (ft)
06/20/26
Lake
1034
3251
04/26/26
Lake
1110
2025
03/29/26
Lake
851
1676
09/20/26
Lake
851
1676
04/19/26
Lake
962
1647
10/10/26
Lake
962
1647
06/14/26
Lake
948
1534
05/17/26
Lake
873
1478
04/12/26
Lake
479
1316
06/28/26
River
684
1240
09/27/26
Lake
775
1223
10/18/26
Ocean
457
966
11/1/26
Bay
322
956
03/15/26
Lake
476
951
07/19/26
River
254
684
05/3/26
Harbor
203
444
08/30/26
Pool
1278