Cal Tri Fort Worth
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Event overview
The 2026 Cal Tri DFW takes place on September 27, 2026, at Ray Roberts Lake State Park - Johnson Branch in Valley View, Texas. The event uses a new location for 2026 and is part of the Cal Tri series. Youth racing is offered free at many events for ages 7 to 17. The race site lists nearby points of interest: Fort Worth Stockyards, Kimbell Art Museum, and Fort Worth Zoo. Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) is the nearest major airport. The organizer offers free race transfers, deferrals, and participant transfers as late as the day before the race.
Race options and logistics
There are 18 event options: six Olympic-distance events, six Sprint-distance events, and six Youth Sprint events. Some entry prices and registration windows published for this race include adult event fees of $84.59 (including a $5.73 fee), swim and run-only events at $26.29 (including a $2.43 fee), and youth events listed at $0 with limited spots. Registration for most adult events opens January 1, 2026, and youth registration opens August 30, 2026. A sponsor 10x10 tent option is listed at $526 (including a $26 fee); participants must provide their own tent unless other sizes are requested.
- Sprint RunBikeRun: 5km run, 20km bike, 5km run
- Olympic RunBikeRun: 5km run, 40km bike, 10km run
- Sprint Swim: 400 yards
- Olympic Swim: 1640 yards
- 5K run
- 10K run
- Youth Sprint RunBikeRun: 5km run, 23.5km bike, 5km run
Course and water
The program notes that swim and run distances are typically standard while bike distances can vary by race. Water temperatures average in the mid 70s F and wetsuits are legal. Course maps and a traffic control plan are provided for detailed course information. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
