Cal Tri Culpeper
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Event overview
The 2026 Cal Tri Culpeper takes place on April 26, 2026. The event offers 18 race options: six Olympic distance events, six Sprint distance events, and six Youth Sprint distance events. Youth racing is free at this race for ages 7-17. Youth registration opens March 29, 2026 at 7:00am EDT.
Key race distances include:
- Sprint RunBikeRun: 5 km run, 20 km bike, 5 km run
- Olympic RunBikeRun: 5 km run, 39 km bike, 10 km run
- Sprint Swim: 400 yards
- Olympic Swim: 1640 yards
- 5K run: 5 km
- 10K run: 10 km
Sponsor and vendor space is offered as a 10x10 tent option; other tent sizes are available upon request. Triathlon events combine swim, bike, and run; swim and run distances are typically standard while bike distances can vary by race.
Location and logistics
The race is at Mountain Run Lake Park, 16283 J B Carpenter Jr Dr, Culpeper, VA 22701. Parking at the park is free. The site is in north-central Virginia, about 75 miles from D.C./NOVA, 90 miles from Richmond, and 45 miles from Charlottesville. The nearest major airport listed is Dulles International Airport.
Average conditions listed are air temperatures around 50 F to 71 F and water temperature around 64 F; a wetsuit is recommended for the swim. Course maps, traffic control plan, results, and photos are provided by the organizer for additional event details. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.