2025 Optimism Cal Tri Newport Dunes – 11.2.25. Started in 1978 as the Human Race Triathlon, Cal Tri Newport Dunes is the longest running triathlon in the world operating from the same location. Also started in 1978 was the Ironman World Championship Triathlon Oahu but it moved to Kailua-Kona, Hawaii in 1981. This top U.S. race destination with Newport Beach serving as a backdrop features a protected harbor swim, closed scenic bike course and ends with a run on the sand .
18 EVENT OPTIONS. 6 Olympic distance events (Triathlon, RunBikeRun, SwimBike, SwimRun, 1640 Yard Swim & 10K Run), 6 Sprint distance events (Triathlon, RunBikeRun, SwimBike, SwimRun, 400 yard Swim & 5K Run) and 6 Youth Sprint distance events (Triathlon, RunBikeRun, SwimBike, SwimRun, 400 yard Swim & 5K Run). Triathlon = swim + bike + run. Typically, the swim and run distances are standard but the bike distance varies from race to race. Check out the course maps for more detailed information.
TO DO. Disneyland Park & California Adventure Park. Balboa Island Ferry. Newport Beach.
AIRPORT. John Wayne (SNA)
AIR TEMPERATURE (AVG). 60 F / 73 F
WATER TEMPERATURE (AVG). 65 F. Wetsuit legal. Use the 20% CALTRI discount code at blueseventy