On behalf of the whole Cal Tri Events team, let me start by thanking all the volunteers and volunteer groups who made it possible for our athlete community to race in 2021. As you are likely aware, all of our volunteers got a free race entry via VOGO, Volunteer One, Get One. 

We approach 2022 focused on our “safe, affordable & accessible” mission knowing we can do anything, but we can’t do everything. Below is a short synopsis of the 2022 plan which includes 52 races and clinics.

• 20 - Cal Tri Events Races.  A return to almost all of this year’s venues and 10 new races including Atlanta, Big Bear, Charlotte, Columbus, Indianapolis, Raleigh, Richmond, San Antonio, Ventura & Williamsburg
• 14 Events Per Race. Triathlon, triathlon relay, runbikerun, swimbike, swimrun, swim & run at both the sprint & Olympic distances
• 2022 Cal Tri Charlottesville - 9.4.22 (Women’s Race) at only the sprint distance
• 20 In Person Swim & Transition Clinics. Get race ready with pre race swim and transition clinics Saturday morning before the race. Often a special coach, professional athlete or Olympian is in attendance to lead the training. Limited to race participants. 
• 12 - Monthly Virtual Clinics. Starts January 13 hosted by uber athlete Jordan Perry & Kelly Kosmo, first-ever Women’s Collegiate Triathlon National Champion.
• 2015 Pricing Maintained Through 2022. The Cal Tri Event Board Of Directors approved maintaining “2015 pricing” for 2022 (the 7th straight year of no price increases). That is remarkable considering if a race was purchased in 2022 for $60 then in 2015 that same race would cost $51.16 or -14.7%.

Here are some of the important milestones for 2021. 

• Mar 2021 - New Race Director Insurance Program from California Triathlon. Race directors from coast to coast lowered the cost of insurance to as low as $2.50 per athlete or 6x lower than the market rate while keeping athlete data secure.
• May 2021. A successful return to racing in California at Lake Perris.
• Jul 2021. Habitat For Humanity became an official Cal Tri Events Charity Partner. Athletes are able to donate or fundraise through 2022.
• Sep 2021. Three-year extension for Cal Tri Lake Monticello
• Oct 2021. Three-year extension for Cal Tri Newport Dunes
• Oct 2021. A Cal Tri Events record 1,300 athletes registered for 2021 Newport Dunes. A 44% increase over 2019. 1,000 athletes finished.
• 2021 New Venues. Austin, Charlottesville*, Crozet**, DC, Fort Worth, Lake Monticello*, Lake Perris, Walnut Creek*
• * formerly CMS
• **formerly CMS & discontinued

The 2022 California Triathlon Kit by 2XU is now available for purchase!  

Over the past decade 2XU has partnered with world leading research teams to scientifically prove the benefits of 2XU garments. 2XU rigorously test their fabrics using state-of-the-art techniques and equipment to ensure they are engineered to sustain the demands of sport. The gear is designed and tested utilizing feedback from top professional athletes and age groupers team members.  Click here to purchase now.

Please use the convenient 2XU sizing charts when selecting which size to purchase. 

Cal Tri Events is excited to have The Feed as one of our 2022 race premiere sponsors. The Feed is the largest online marketplace for sports nutrition and gear for all of the brands you know and love. Part of our sponsorship includes a $20 Feed credit to be used at thefeed.com to support your training and races.  Use https://thefeed.com/teams/cal-tri-2022 to obtain your $20 Feed credit.

Cal Tri Events and the Newport Dunes Waterfront Resort in California have announced a three-year agreement for the Cal Tri Newport Dunes event, covering the 2022-2024 calendar years.

Cal Tri Events reports that registration has rapidly increased for the event: from 500 (2018), to 900 (2019), to an expected 1,500 (2021) at 2021 Cal Tri Newport Dunes, which is slated for October 31, 2021.

Following the event extension agreement the future race dates are:

• Sunday, November 6, 2022
• Sunday, November 5, 2023
• Sunday, November 3, 2024

“We are excited to continue our partnership with Cal Tri Events and host this highly successful event,” said Phil Ravenna, General Manager of Newport Dunes Waterfront Resort. “It is great to see all levels of athletes enjoying this race and pursuing a healthier lifestyle as they prepare to swim, bike and run in beautiful Newport Beach.”

Thom Richmond, Founder of Cal Tri Events, said “A combined 4,000 athletes and their entourages will descend on Newport Beach from 25-30 US states and abroad to enjoy a weekend of fun, sun and competition in one of the most desirable race locations in the US.

City spokesman John Pope added “The City of Newport Beach is pleased to welcome athletes from all across the nation to compete in the Cal Tri Events races, have fun and enjoy all that our community has to offer.”

Cal Tri Events is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization with a mission for its events to be ‘safe, affordable & accessible’.

This morning City of Newport Dunes (CNB) & Cal Tri Events conducted a regularly scheduled meeting to review the terms of the permit for the upcoming triathlon. Topic A on the agenda was the recent oil spill. CNB provided an update that the oil has not made it’s way to our swim area and gave assurances that at this time, there is no impact on the triathlon.

Plan to race on October 31. If the situation changes, we will let registered athletes know.  

Run941, the Florida-based producer of both running and triathlon events, has opted for race insurance coverage via the California Triathlon Endorsed Race Director Insurance Program.

Run941 events include the City Island Sarasota Triathlon, Sirens & Mermaids Triathlon, Siesta Sprint Triathlon and Over The Hill Triathlon

Thierry Rouillard, Race Director at Run941, said “To battle the high cost and hassle of traditional triathlon insurance, Run941 has partnered with California Triathlon.

“The California Triathlon Endorsed Race Director Insurance Program meets or exceeds all of our requirements in Florida. The major athlete benefits include significant financial savings as well as a higher level of protection of the athlete’s personal data.”

Thom Richmond, President of California Triathlon, said “We welcome Run941, Thiery Rouillard and his athletes to the growing list of organizations that use the California Triathlon Endorsed Race Director Insurance Program.

“As an early adopter, Run941 will have an important voice in charting the direction of future collaboration in areas including athlete safety, marketing and national partnerships.”

www.run941.com
www.californiatriathlon.org

Even though we are half way through the calendar year, it is still relatively early in the 2021 race calendar.  The updated 2021 Grand Prix USA results are now online.

2021 GRAND PRIX USA.  The 2021 Grand Prix USA Series Competition returns with over 30 races across the U.S.  A total of 130 athletes will be recognized (Top 5 Overall Male, Top 5 Overall Female & 120 Age Group).  

SCORES.  For each race and each event, the average event time is calculated.  The athlete’s score = (average event time / athlete’s event time) x 100.  Maximum point score allowed per race is 150.  Athletes have their 2 BEST event scores added together to determine total points.  Athletes who only complete one race are eligible for awards.

AWARDS.  In 2021, over $10,000 worth of prizes will be awarded.

• Top 5 Overall (Male & Female)
• Top 3 Age Group (Male & Female) - 7-8, 9-10, 11-12, 13-14, 15-16, 17-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75-79, 80-84, 85+
• Participant ages will be calculated as of 12.31.21.
• If an athlete finishes 1st overall and 1st in their age group, they receive 1st place points in each scored category.