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Cal Tri Events, a 501(c)3, is the largest national fast-course triathlon series in the U.S.

Our athletes enjoy free youth races & the best 15 words in triathlon; Free race transfers, deferrals & participant transfers as late as the day before the race. Learn more at:

Triathlete Magazine: https://www.triathlete.com/events/how-california-triathlon-puts-on-30-races/

Endurance Business: https://endurance.biz/2020/industry-news/major-series-expansion-across-the-us-from-cal-tri-events/

NY Times: https://www.nytimes.com/2019/07/28/sports/triathlon-members.html

09/10/2026

IT'S RACE WEEK, HOUSTON! 🤘

This Sunday, we're taking over Typhoon Texas for Cal Tri Houston! Run. Bike. Then cool off with a swim through the lazy river. 🌊

Whether you've been training for months or you've been waiting for a sign to jump in - this is it. There's still time to join the fun.

📍 Typhoon Texas | Katy, TX
📅 Sunday, September 13
🏃 Run → 🚴 Bike → 🏊 Swim

Race week is here. Who's racing with us?

09/07/2026

☀️ Labor Day may mark the unofficial end of summer, but our 2026 race season is far from over.

There are still 6 chances to cross a Cal Tri finish line this year from Texas to the East Coast to Southern California. 🏊‍♀️🚴🏃

🤠 Cal Tri Houston - 9.13.26
🤠 Cal Tri Austin - 9.20.26
🤠 Cal Tri DFW - 9.27.26
🏎 Cal Tri Charlotte - 10.10.26
🌴 Cal Tri LA - 10.18.26
🌴 Optimism Cal Tri Newport Dunes - 11.1.26

Maybe you’ve been training all summer. Maybe you’re looking for one more race before the year ends. Or maybe 2026 is finally the year you make it to that starting line.

Whatever your reason, there’s still time.

👉 Find your race and finish 2026 strong.

09/06/2026

Wine country is calling. 🍇🏃

The La Crema 5K is getting a new day and a new distance!

Join us Saturday, June 26, 2027 at 8:00 AM at La Crema Estate at Saralee’s Vineyard for the La Crema 5K + 10K.

✨ NEW for 2027: Choose the 5K or take on the all-new 10K!

Run through beautiful wine country, experience a truly one-of-a-kind race venue, and cross the finish line beneath our iconic La Crema chute.

And yes - Saturday is intentional. The 5K + 10K now kick off the Cal Tri La Crema race weekend, with our triathlon and multisport events taking place Sunday.

🍇 Scenic wine country course
🏃 5K + NEW 10K
🏁 Iconic finish line
📍 La Crema Estate at Saralee’s Vineyard
📅 Saturday, June 26, 2027 | 8:00 AM

RUN WINE COUNTRY.

Registration is open now → lacrema.californiatriathlon.org

09/03/2026

🎉 That’s a wrap on the 2026 Cal Tri Charlottesville!

What an incredible race day! 🏊‍♀️🚴‍♂️🏃‍♀️ Thank you to every athlete who joined us and made this year’s Cal Tri Charlottesville one to remember.

📸 Race photos are up!
🏆 Results are posted!
Go relive the day, find your finish-line moments and celebrate what you accomplished!

A huge THANK YOU to our amazing volunteers who gave their time and energy to make race day possible, and to our first responders and public safety partners for helping keep our athletes and community safe. 💙

📅 SAVE THE DATE
2027 Cal Tri Charlottesville - 8.29.27

Registration goes on sale November 5 with $85 ALL IN pricing! 🙌

Charlottesville, we’ll see you at the starting line in 2027! 🏁

08/28/2026

CHARLOTTESVILLE - IT’S RACE WEEKEND! 🔥🏊‍♀️🚴‍♂️🏃‍♀️

The countdown is ON! This Sunday, athletes from 19 states, ages 7 to 78, will come together at Fry’s Spring Beach Club for the 2026 Cal Tri Charlottesville! 💪

We can’t wait to see you at the start line and celebrate you at the finish. 🙌

📅 Sunday, August 30�
⏰ Race starts at 8:00 AM�
📍 Fry’s Spring Beach Club | Charlottesville, VA

Not registered yet? There’s still time to join the fun! 🎉 Come race with us this Sunday and be part of an incredible day of swimming, biking, running and everything in between.

Now there’s only one thing left to do…
GET READY TO RACE! 💥

Who’s racing Charlottesville with us this weekend?! 👇

08/26/2026

🏊 🚴 🏃 RACE WITH OPTIMISM. REPRESENT SOMETHING BIGGER.

Applications are now open for the 2026 Optimism Athlete Team!

We're looking for ten athletes to join the inaugural Optimism Athlete Team. Athletes who show perseverance, positivity, encouragement, and community — on the course and off it.

Whether you're an experienced triathlete or still building your multisport story, we want to hear your story.

Selected athletes will represent Optimism + Cal Tri Events throughout their training journey and race weekend.

🎟️ BONUS: Everyone who submits an application will be entered into a drawing for a FREE entry to an upcoming Cal Tri Events race!

Ready to race with Optimism?

👉 Apply now: californiatriathlon.org/optimism-athlete-team-application/

Applications close September 4, 2026

08/20/2026

On the latest episode of California Triathlon Soup, Ryan Dell and Thom Richmond sit down with Tony Sapp of Negative Split Productions to talk about the Houston Kids Triathlon, creating an athlete-first race experience, and what it takes to manage more than 10,000 athletes, families and spectators over race weekend. 🏊‍♂️🚴‍♀️🏃

Plus, we talk about the new Cal Tri Houston reverse triathlon coming to Typhoon Texas on September 13 and the upcoming TriFind Race Director Summit.

🎧 Watch/listen to the full episode of California Triathlon Soup on YouTube!

08/19/2026

What are YOU doing on August 30th? 👀

How about swimming, biking and running your way through Charlottesville with us? 🏊‍♀️🚴‍♂️🏃‍♀️

2026 Cal Tri Charlottesville is almost here, and there’s still time to get on the start line. Whether you're racing the Triathlon, RunBikeRun, SwimRun, or joining us for the 5K, we've got a spot for you.

📅 August 30, 2026
📍 Charlottesville, VA

Swipe through for a look at last year’s race ➡️ Then make some plans for the 30th.

🔗 Register at charlottesville.californiatriathlon.org

08/15/2026

🏊🚴🏃 California Triathlon Soup is back with Michael D’hulst, CEO & Co-Founder of Supertri!

Michael joins Thom Richmond and Ryan Dell to talk about Supertri’s shift toward mass participation, the importance of first-time triathletes, the growth of fast-course racing, and how Supertri’s approach compares with Ironman, the PTO and World Triathlon.

🎧 Watch the full episode of California Triathlon Soup now!

08/11/2026

John Lunt joins Thom Richmond and Ryan Dell for the return of California Triathlon Soup! 🎙️

John shares a behind-the-scenes look at delivering triathlon at the 2012 London Olympic Games, plus his thoughts on LA28, World Triathlon, the PTO, age-group racing and the future of the sport.

🎧 Watch the full conversation on YouTube.

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