Cal Tri Charlottesville
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Event overview
The 2026 Cal Tri Charlottesville takes place on August 30, 2026. The event offers 12 race options: six adult sprint-distance events and six youth sprint-distance events. Adult options include a Sprint Triathlon, Sprint RunBikeRun, Sprint SwimBike, Sprint SwimRun, a 400‑yard Sprint Swim, and a 5K run. Youth options mirror the adult categories and are open to ages 7-17. The race begins with a pool swim and is described as beginner friendly. The adult sprint triathlon and most adult multisport events are listed at $111.09 (includes a $7.23 fee); the adult Sprint Swim and 5K are listed at $31.59 (includes a $2.73 fee). Youth race entries are listed as free. A sponsor 10x10 tent option is listed at $526 (includes a $26 fee); participants must provide their own tent, with other tent sizes available on request. Several adult event prices note they increase after May 29, 2026.
Location and logistics
The venue is Fry's Spring Beach Club, 2512 Jefferson Park Avenue, Charlottesville, VA 22901. Parking is free. The event location is described as in central Virginia, about 100 miles southwest of Washington, D.C. and about 70 miles northwest of Richmond. The nearest airport listed is Charlottesville–Albemarle (CHO). Average air temperatures are given as 64 F to 82 F and average water temperature as 68 F; wetsuits are legal. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
