About California Triathlon

California Triathlon is a 501(c)(3) charity that provides a premium no-fee membership to over 4,500 athletes worldwide.  Our mission is to make the sport of triathlon affordable, accessible & sustainable by providing the resources, coaching and support needed for athletes to accomplish their goals.

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2025 Athletica Cal Tri Austin

Walter E. Long Metropolitan Park 6620 Blue Bluff Rd, Austin, TX, United States

2025 Athletica Cal Tri Austin - 3.30.25. Push it to the limit in the heart of Texas. 18 EVENT OPTIONS. 6 Olympic distance events (Triathlon, RunBikeRun, SwimBike, SwimRun, 1640 Yard Swim […]

2025 Cal Tri Lake Perris

Lake Perris State Recreation Area - Lot 9 17801 Lake Perris Dr, Perris, CA, United States

2025 CAL TRI LAKE PERRIS - 4.6.25. This race is enclosed within an 8,200-acre rugged playground close to several major population centers including Anaheim (55 miles), LA (70 miles) and San […]

2025 Cal Tri Culpeper

Mountain Run Lake Park 16283 J B Carpenter Jr Dr, Culpeper, VA, United States

2025 Cal Tri Culpeper - 4.27.25. Culpeper's Mountain Run Lake Park, situated in north-central Virginia, is located between D.C./NOVA (75 miles), Richmond (90 miles) and Charlottesville (45 miles). Bring the whole […]

2025 Cal Tri Ventura

Harbor Cove Beach 1950 Spinnaker Drive, Ventura, CA, United States

2025 Cal Tri Ventura - 5.4.25. The perfect weekend getaway, Ventura is a coastal city and beach community that lies midway between Santa Barbara (27 miles) and Los Angeles (68 miles). […]

2025 Cal Tri San Antonio

San Antonio 6700 I-35, New Braunfels, TX, United States

2025 CAL TRI SAN ANTONIO - 5.4.25. San Antonio is a great destination due to its big-city amenities and small-town charm. 18 EVENT OPTIONS. 6 Olympic distance events (Triathlon, RunBikeRun, SwimBike, […]

2025 Cal Tri Richmond

Lake Anna State Park 6496 State Park Ln, Spotsylvania Courthouse, VA, United States

2025 Cal Tri Richmond - 5.18.25. Make history of your own at Lake Anna, one of the largest freshwater inland lakes in Virginia, located 60 miles from Richmond and 72 miles […]

2025 Cal Tri DC

General Smallwood State Park 2750 Sweden Point Rd, Marbury, MD, United States

2025 Cal Tri DC - 6.8.25. Combine a trip to the nation's capitol with a race venue just 30 miles south of Washington DC in Maryland's General Smallwood State Park. 18 […]

2025 Cal Tri Castaic Lake

Castaic Lake CA, United States

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 […]

2025 La Crema Cal Tri Sonoma

Johnson's Beach 16215 First St, Guerneville, CA, United States

2025 La Crema Cal Tri Sonoma - 6.22.25. Located in the middle of wine country, triathlon returns to Johnson's Beach & Windsor with short course versions of a classic long course […]

2025 Cal Tri Williamsburg

Jamestown Beach Event Park 2205 Jamestown Rd, Williamsburg, VA, United States

2025 Cal Tri Williamsburg - 7.25.25. Our triathlon lands on the shores of Jamestown Beach Park in historic Williamsburg. 18 EVENT OPTIONS. 6 Olympic distance events (Triathlon, RunBikeRun, SwimBike, SwimRun, 1640 Yard […]

2025 Cal Tri Walnut Creek

Walnut Creek 4250 Walnut Creek Park Road, North Garden, VA, United States

2025 Cal Tri Walnut Creek - 8.17.25 Just 13 miles from Charlottesville, this Central Virginia race includes a beautiful and challenging trail run. 18 EVENT OPTIONS. 6 Olympic distance events (Triathlon, RunBikeRun, […]

2025 Cal Tri Charlottesville

Fry’s Springs Beach Club House 2512 Jefferson Park Avenue, Charlottesville, VA, United States

2025 Cal Tri Charlottesville - 8.31.25 is a Sprint triathlon that starts and finishes at Fry’s Springs Beach Club in Charlottesville, Virginia. It features a 350-meter swim in a 50-meter pool, a 12.7 mile […]

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California Triathlon Epic Rides Are Back!

Exciting news! California Triathlon is thrilled to announce the return of our Epic Rides series, featuring two incredible events that promise challenging routes, breathtaking scenery, and a fantastic community atmosphere. Mark your calendars and prepare for an...

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Treading Water: The State of NCAA Women’s Triathlon

In 2014 USA Triathlon (USAT) announced a $2.6M grant program as seed money for colleges to create varsity women's’ triathlon programs, paving a path for high school-aged female athletes to pursue collegiate competition. Originating near the peak of the triathlon boom...

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Optimism Becomes Title Sponsor for Cal Tri Newport Dunes

Cal Tri Events has announced today that Optimism, billed as ‘the inbox-first media company dedicated to building a brighter web’, will be the official title sponsor for the 2024 Optimism Cal Tri Newport Dunes on November 3, 2024. According to Cal Tri Events… ‘This...

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Order by July 24 for New California Triathlon Kits!

Cal Tri Events athletes have until July 24 to order California Triathlon tri and cycling gear just in time for fall races and Epic Rides (Sep/Oct dates TBA). The classic California design, manufactured by Louis Garneau at a price that speaks to the purchasing power of...

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2025 Cal Tri Events Races Will Offer 18 Events

18 Events Per Race. With a few notable exceptions, all twenty 2025 Cal Tri Events races will offer 18 events; triathlon, runbikerun, swimbike, swimrun, swim & run for sprint (18+), youth sprint (7-17) & Olympic (18+) distances. The exceptions include: 2025 Cal...

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Top 10 Cal Tri Events Race Tips

Triathlon is a sustainable lifestyle, not a job. Think recess not summer school. Have a goal but don’t sweat the little things. There is no such thing as the perfect race. Swim, bike and run 2x/week each. Run/jog at least 1 mile after the bike 1x/week Good preparation...

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