Cal Tri Charlotte
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Overview
The 2026 Cal Tri Charlotte takes place on Sunday, April 19, 2026, at Lake Norman Picnic Ground, 1408 State Park Rd, Statesville, NC 28677. The venue is at Lake Norman State Park and parking is free. The event offers multiple race formats across Olympic, Sprint and Youth Sprint distances. Average water temperature is listed as 69 F and a wetsuit is recommended. The nearest major airport is Charlotte Douglas (CLT).
Events, entry and logistics
There are 18 event options: six Olympic distance events, six Sprint distance events, and six Youth Sprint distance events. Triathlon is defined as swim + bike + run. Adult multisport events commonly show an entry price of $111.09 (includes a $7.23 fee). Swim-only and run-only entries are listed at $31.59 (includes a $2.73 fee). Youth events are free; registration opens March 22, 2026 at 7:00am EDT. A sponsor 10x10 tent option is listed at $526 (includes a $26 fee); participants providing tents must supply their own. Notable course distances include:
- 5km run - 26km bike - 5km run (Sprint RunBikeRun)
- 5km run - 40km bike - 10km run (Olympic RunBikeRun)
- 400 yards swim (Sprint Swim)
- 1640 yards swim (Olympic Swim)
- 5km run - 23.5km bike - 5km run (Youth RunBikeRun)
Course maps and a traffic control plan are available for detailed route information. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
