News & Race Recaps
Race recaps, athlete stories, policy updates, and everything happening across the Cal Tri Events race series.
Optimism Athlete Team Applications Open for Ten Athletes
Cal Tri Events and Optimism are selecting ten athletes for the inaugural Optimism Athlete Team at Optimism Cal Tri Newport Dunes, November 1, 2026. Applications close September 15.
U.S. IRONMAN 70.3 Finishers Up 8.0% YoY, With New Events Lagging Established Races
U.S. IRONMAN 70.3 finishers are up 8.0% year over year to 31,553 in 2026, with repeat events up 7.3% and new races averaging fewer finishers than established events.
Tony Sapp Joins California Triathlon Soup
Tony Sapp, owner of Negative Split Productions, joins Ryan Dell and Thom Richmond on California Triathlon Soup to discuss the Houston Kids Triathlon.
Michael D’hulst Joins California Triathlon Soup
Michael D’hulst, CEO and co-founder of Supertri, joins Thom Richmond and Ryan Dell on California Triathlon Soup to discuss Supertri’s evolution and first-time triathletes.
John Lunt Joins California Triathlon Soup
John Lunt joins Thom Richmond and Ryan Dell on California Triathlon Soup to discuss the 2012 London Olympic triathlon, LA28, and the state of the sport.
Cal Tri Events 1H26 Update Sees 36% YoY Participation Increase & Provides 2H26 & 2027 Outlook
Cal Tri Events reports 36% year-over-year participation growth in 1H26, with outlook on 2H26 races, 2027 early bird pricing, new races, and industry initiatives.
2027 Registration Begins 8.5: $85 All-In. No Risk Registration.
Registration for select 2027 Cal Tri Events races opens August 5 at $85 all-in, with no-risk registration including free transfers and deferrals.
Race Preview: 2026 Cal Tri Williamsburg
420 athletes are registered for July 19 at Jamestown Beach in Williamsburg, with nearly 40% first-timers racing Sprint, Olympic, and Youth distances.
Race Preview: 2026 Cal Tri La Crema
791 athletes are registered for June 28 at La Crema in Sonoma County, with 41% first-timers racing a point-to-point course from the Russian River to Saralee's Vineyard.
Race Preview: 2026 Cal Tri Castaic Lake
468 athletes are registered for June 20 at Castaic Lake, with 43% first-timers tackling a 3,200-foot Olympic bike climb under ideal race-day weather.
Tahitian Participation at Lake Perris
FTTRI athletes secured three category wins at 2026 Cal Tri Lake Perris during a two-week Southern California training camp ahead of the 2027 Pacific Games.
First-Timers Drive Growth at 2026 Cal Tri DC
2026 Cal Tri DC registration is up 67.2%, with first-time multisport athletes making up more than half the field.