Cal Tri DFW
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About the race
2026 Cal Tri DFW takes place at Ray Roberts Lake State Park (Northside) - Johnson Branch in Valley View, Texas. The event uses a new location for 2026 and offers a multisport race day with 18 event options across Olympic, Sprint, and Youth Sprint formats. Triathlon events combine swim, bike, and run; bike distances can vary by course.
Average water temperature is listed around 75 F and wetsuits are legal. The nearest major airport is Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW). A title sponsor is listed as Optimism.
Event options include a range of distances and formats:
- Olympic Triathlon; Olympic Swim 1640 yards; Olympic RunBikeRun 5km run, 40km bike, 10km run
- Sprint Triathlon; Sprint Swim 400 yards; Sprint RunBikeRun 5km run, 20km bike, 5km run
- Youth Sprint Triathlon and youth versions of Swim, SwimBike, SwimRun, RunBikeRun, and 5K (youth open to ages 7-17)
- Standalone 5K and 10K runs; FDLT 5K and FDLT 10K; sponsor 10x10 tent option
Youth racing is free at many events in the series for ages 7-17. Course maps and a traffic control plan are provided for detailed route and safety information. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
