North Carolina
North Carolina Triathlon Calendar 2026-2027
Monthly updates for North Carolina
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Explore the best triathlons in North Carolina for 2026-2027! Our updated list features 19 exciting races across the region. Find your next race in North Carolina below and join the running community at these great events!
October 2026
A multi-event triathlon day at Lake Norman State Park near Statesville NC on October 10, 2026, offering 12 race options from sprint swims to Olympic distance events.
An all-women sprint triathlon at UNC Wellness Center Meadowmont featuring a 250-yard pool swim, a road bike loop through Meadowmont, and an out-and-back run. Relay, aquathlon, duathlon and virtual options are available.
A half-distance triathlon in Wilmington, NC on October 17, 2026, with a swim near the coast, a flat bike through rolling countryside, and a waterfront run finishing by Battleship North Carolina.
A five hour bike and foot score race in Huntersville NC where solo racers or teams of up to four collect checkpoints for points while managing their own route and time.
February 2027
An indoor triathlon at The "GYM" Cape Carteret Aquatic & Wellness on February 27, 2027 featuring three 20 minute segments and small waves of eight participants, with donations supporting local high school swim teams.
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March 2027
Opening race of the 2027 North Carolina Triathlon Series in Wilmington offering Individual, Relay and Aquabike entries with defined registration windows and fees.
April 2027
Triathlon and aquabike races in Pinehurst, NC on April 10, 2027, with international and sprint distances plus relay categories around Lake Pinehurst.
Cal Tri Charlotte is a multi-format triathlon event at Lake Norman State Park near Statesville, NC, offering Olympic and Sprint race options.
SwimRun Lake James mixes open-water swims and varied running terrain at Lake James State Park on April 24, 2027. Team and solo options are available over long (about 20 miles) and short (about 13 miles) courses.
Sprint triathlon at Lake Norman State Park near Troutman NC as Round 3 of the North Carolina Triathlon Series, with Individual, Relay and Aquabike divisions and set registration windows and fees.
May 2027
Half Iron triathlon at White Lake, NC on May 1, 2027 with a 1.2 mile swim, 56 mile bike and 13.1 mile run and pro, individual, relay and aquabike fields.
Day two of the White Lake Spring weekend features International and Sprint triathlon formats at The Grand Regal Resort at Goldston's Beach with Individual, Relay, and AquaBike options.
A multi-stage 50 Mile triathlon in Danbury, North Carolina featuring a 30 mile bike, multiple 500 yard lake swims, trail and ridge runs, and a final Dan River swim.
A Charlotte triathlon on May 8, 2027 with open-water swims in the Catawba River, mountain bike legs, and trail runs offered in full and sprint distances.
June 2027
A longstanding Charlotte event offering metric and half metric rides, a 15 mile fun ride, a 5K and duathlon with SAG support, rest stops and post ride lunch.
July 2027
Sprint triathlon at Clemmons West Pool with a 300 meter swim, 20 K bike and 5K run, offering first-timer support and a championship reception for finishers.
A run paddle run format in Charlotte with two 5K trail runs and a 2K flatwater paddle around Sadler Island using provided kayaks or SUPs.
August 2027
A mountain triathlon near Hendersonville, NC featuring a 600 m open water swim, 13.5 mile mixed surface bike, and a 5K trail run.