Cal Tri Newport Dunes
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2026 Optimism Cal Tri Newport Dunes
The event takes place on November 1, 2026, at Newport Dunes Waterfront Resort & Marina, 1131 Back Bay Dr, Newport Beach, CA. It began in 1978 as the Human Race Triathlon and is described as the longest running triathlon at the same location. The race serves as the Cal Tri Events National Championship, with registration typically in the 1500-2000 range. John Wayne Airport (SNA) is about 4 miles from the venue and the host hotel, the Hyatt Regency Newport Beach. On-site parking is listed at $15.
Event options and conditions
There are 12 event options: six Olympic-distance events and six Sprint-distance events. Most competitive events are open to ages 18 and older. Wetsuits are legal; average air temperature is shown as 57 F to 71 F and average water temperature as 65 F. The organizer offers free race transfers, deferrals, and participant transfers as late as the day before the race. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
- Sprint Triathlon
- Olympic Triathlon
- Sprint RunBikeRun - 5km run, 13km bike, 5km run
- Olympic RunBikeRun - 5km run, 39km bike, 10km run
- Sprint SwimBike
- Olympic SwimBike
- Sprint SwimRun
- Olympic SwimRun
- Sprint Swim - 400 yards
- Olympic Swim - 1640 yards
- 5K run
- 10K run
