Cal Tri Richmond
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Event overview
The 2026 Cal Tri Richmond takes place on May 17, 2026. The event program offers 18 event options: six Olympic-distance events, six Sprint-distance events, and six Youth Sprint events. Triathlon events combine a swim, a bike, and a run. Bike distances vary by race; course maps provide specific bike lengths.
Distances listed for some events include:
- Sprint RunBikeRun - 5 km run, 25 km bike, 5 km run
- Olympic RunBikeRun - 5 km run, 39 km bike, 10 km run
- Sprint Swim - 400 yards
- Olympic Swim - 1,640 yards
- 5K run
- 10K run
Youth events are open to ages 7 to 17 and are listed as free entry for select youth races.
Location and logistics
The race is held at Lake Anna State Park, 6496 State Park Ln, Spotsylvania Courthouse, VA 22551. Parking at the state park is $10. The listed nearest airport is Richmond (RIC). Average reported air temperatures are 54 F to 76 F and average water temperature is 77 F; the water is described as wetsuit legal.
Registration and fees
Many adult multisport events show a listed price of $111.09 (including a fee). Shorter events such as the Sprint Swim, 5K, and 10K show a listed price of $31.59 (including a fee). Youth races are listed at $0 with registration opening April 19, 2026 at 7:00am EDT and 25 spots noted for each youth event. A sponsor 10x10 tent option is listed at $526 (including fee) with registration closing May 16, 2026. The event page notes 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.
