Cal Tri Ventura
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Event overview
The 2026 Cal Tri Ventura takes place on May 3, 2026, at Harbor Cove Beach, 1950 Spinnaker Drive, Ventura, CA. The event is limited to participants aged 18 and older. There are 12 event options across sprint and Olympic distances, including triathlon, RunBikeRun, SwimBike, SwimRun, standalone swims, and running events. Registration pricing is listed for individual events and some prices increase after February 2, 2026. The event offers free parking at the venue.
Distances and formats
Triathlon events combine swim, bike, and run. The organizer notes that swim and run distances are standard while bike distances can vary. Specific distances published for some events include:
- Sprint RunBikeRun: 5 km run, 22 km bike, 5 km run
- Olympic RunBikeRun: 5 km run, 41 km bike, 10 km run
- Sprint Swim: 400 yards
- Olympic Swim: 1640 yards
Course, conditions and services
The venue is a coastal location near Ventura Harbor Village and Ventura Pier. Average air temperature is listed as 49 F to 59 F and average water temperature is 59 F; wetsuits are recommended. The site lists nearby attractions and hotels and provides course maps and a traffic control plan. Sponsor options include a 10x10 tent entry; other tent sizes are available on request. 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.
