Cal Tri DFW

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The Cal Tri DFW offers 18 race options including Olympic, Sprint, and free Youth Sprint formats at Ray Roberts Lake State Park. Events range from full triathlons to swim-run and run-bike-run duathlons. The 2026 edition moves to a new venue in Valley View, Texas.
Sun 27 Sep 2026
Olympic Runbikerun (5km R... Sprint Runbikerun (5km Ru... Youth 5k Youth Sprint Runbikerun (...

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Event Overview

The Cal Tri DFW is a multi-sport event featuring 18 different race options across three categories: Olympic distance, Sprint distance, and Youth Sprint distance. It takes place at a new location for 2026: Ray Roberts Lake State Park - Johnson Branch in Valley View, Texas.

Event Distances and Formats

The event offers a wide range of formats beyond the standard triathlon (swim, bike, run).

  • Olympic Distance Events: Includes a full Olympic triathlon, Olympic RunBikeRun (5km run, 40km bike, 10km run), Olympic SwimBike, Olympic SwimRun, a standalone 1640 yard swim, and a standalone 10K run.
  • Sprint Distance Events: Includes a Sprint triathlon, Sprint RunBikeRun (5km run, 20km bike, 5km run), Sprint SwimBike, Sprint SwimRun, a standalone 400 yard swim, and a standalone 5K run.
  • Youth Sprint Distance Events: For ages 7-17, includes Youth Sprint triathlon, Youth Sprint RunBikeRun (5km run, 23.5km bike, 5km run), Youth Sprint SwimBike, Youth Sprint SwimRun, a standalone 400 yard swim, and a standalone Youth 5K. Registration for youth events is free.

Location and Other Details

The event is held at Ray Roberts Lake State Park - Johnson Branch. The average water temperature is noted as 75°F, and wetsuits are legal for the swim portion. The event website mentions free transfers and deferrals for participants. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

10 km
10k
5 km
5 km
Olympic Runbikerun (5km Run, 40km Bike, 10km Run)
5 km
Sprint Runbikerun (5km Run, 20km Bike, 5km Run)
5 km
Youth 5k
5 km
Youth Sprint Runbikerun (5km Run, 23.5km Bike, 5km Run)
Olympic Swim (1640 Yards)
Olympic Swimbike
Olympic Swimrun
Olympic Triathlon
Sprint Swim (400 Yards)
Sprint Swimbike
Sprint Swimrun
Sprint Triathlon
Youth Sprint Swim
Youth Sprint Swimbike
Youth Sprint Swimrun
Youth Sprint Triathlon