Cal Tri Events is raising the bar in 2025 to include an industry leading Divine Intervention Refund Policy. This is on top of the best 15 words in triathlon; Free race transfers, deferrals & participant transfers as late as the day before the race.

What if an “Act of God” forces cancellation of a race? We have you covered even against Divine Intervention! If a natural disaster, accident, or other incident outside of human control causes Cal Tri Events or a municipal authority to cancel a race in its entirety, we will automatically refund your registration fee in full.

If an athlete would rather participate in a future race, they will be given a three day window to transfer their registration to any future Cal Tri Events race before the automatic refund is processed. There is no charge for the transfer, even if the new race has a higher registration fee than the original one. Certain restrictions apply; see our full refund policy here.

This new policy for 2025 does not retroactively cover 2024 Cal Tri San Antonio (lightning) or 2024 Cal Tri Charlotte (hurricane). Those athletes were given the option to defer or transfer. 

Newport Beach, CA (October 7, 2024) – Newport Dunes Waterfront Resort & Marina and Cal Tri Events present the 2024 Optimism Cal Tri Newport Dunes on Sunday, November 3, 2024, from 7 a.m. to 12 p.m. This historic triathlon, founded in 1978 as the Human Race Triathlon, continues to hold its place as the longest-running triathlon in the world operating from the same location. With an expected registration of nearly 2,000 participants, the event serves as the Cal Tri Events National Championship Race, welcoming athletes and their supporters to the iconic Newport Dunes Waterfront Resort in the heart of Newport Beach in Southern California.

Participants, ranging in age from 7 to 82 years old, will come from across 30 states and 7 countries to compete in a wide range of events. This year’s race offers 21 event options, including triathlon, triathlon relay, run-bike-run, swim-bike, swim-run, swim and run at both the sprint & Olympic distance. The races are ideal for athletes of all ages and experience levels and include categories for youth participants.

The triathlon will take place at the Newport Dunes Waterfront Resort & Marina, with the swim and run portions set within the resort, while the cycling route follows scenic Back Bay Drive and Eastbluff Drive. Spectators can enjoy the natural beauty of Newport Beach while cheering on their favorite athletes.

John Wayne Airport (SNA) is conveniently located just 4 miles from the race venue, making it easy for participants traveling from out of state or internationally to attend. Newport Dunes also offers close proximity to Orange County’s most beloved attractions, such as Disneyland Park, Balboa Island and more.

The event also presents a significant opportunity for community involvement. Volunteers are encouraged to participate, with donations made to UC Irvine Sailing & Rowing in recognition of each volunteer’s time. This initiative is part of Cal Tri Events’ goal to help raise $50K for nonprofits.

The 2024 Optimism Cal Tri Newport Dunes will take place at Newport Dunes Waterfront Resort & Marina, located at 1131 Back Bay Drive, Newport Beach, California 92660. For more details on the race, event options, and to register, please visit NewportDunes.CaliforniaTriathlon.org.

PUBLIC CONTACT

For more information on events and amenities at Newport Dunes Waterfront Resort or to book a reservation, please call (949) 729-3863 or visit NewportDunes.com

MEDIA CONTACT

Photographers and press are welcome with prior approval. Please contact Sanaz@theaceagency.com to request credentials.

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Newport Dunes Waterfront Resort & Marina is an iconic, inclusive, family-friendly recreation destination celebrating 60+ years of cherished memories in Orange County. Newport Dunes is home to the area’s premier waterfront RV resort, featuring full-hookup RV accommodations, charming cottages, and a 442-slip marina. Enjoy resort-style amenities such as a pool complex, bike and watercraft rentals, pirate-themed playground, planned recreation activities for guests, a waveless public beach with swimming lagoon, and an inflatable aquatic park (summer season) plus a public boat launch ramp. The resort offers breathtaking venues and elegant catering for corporate events and weddings and hosts exciting live entertainment and fundraising events.

Contact Information
Web: newportdunes.com
Phone: 949-729-3863
Address: 1131 Back Bay Drive, Newport Beach, California 92660
Facebook: facebook.com/NewportDunes
Instagram & TikTok: @NewportDunes

Cal Tri Events, Cal Tri Events is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization and the largest national short-course triathlon series in the U.S. Their mission is to provide safe, affordable, and accessible triathlon experiences that make a difference in the communities they serve. The Cal Tri Events difference includes $85 all-in early bird pricing, free pre-race swim clinics, free youth races (ages 7-17) and the best 15 words in triathlon; Free race transfers, deferrals & participant transfers as late as the day before the race. Learn more at Triathlete Magazine, Endurance Business, and the New York Times.

Endurance Athletes Gain Access to Personalized Training Plans When Signing Up for Cal Tri Events

Revelstoke, BC and Lexington, VA – [September 30, 2024] – Cal Tri Events, the largest national short-course triathlon series in the U.S. with 10,000 annual registrations and growing, is excited to announce a new partnership with Athletica, a leader in AI-driven training solutions for endurance athletes. This collaboration will provide athletes signing up for Cal Tri’s multisport races with exclusive access to Athletica’s adaptive, science-based training platform.

AI-Driven Coaching Designed by Experts
At the core of Athletica’s platform is a deep foundation in sports science. Developed by Olympic-level coaches and sports scientists, Athletica leverages the latest research in exercise physiology to deliver personalized, dynamic training plans. These plans adapt in real-time to each athlete’s progress, ensuring that both novice and experienced athletes train effectively and efficiently for their races. “Athletica was founded on the principle of making science-based training accessible to all athletes, regardless of their experience,” said Mark Bridges, CEO of Athletica. “By partnering with Cal Tri Events, we’re able to bring our AI-powered coaching to athletes across multiple endurance disciplines. Whether they are training for their first sprint triathlon or preparing for a competitive bike race, Athletica’s science-based approach ensures they train smarter and reach their full potential.”

Tailored Training for Every Athlete
This partnership ensures that all athletes registering for Cal Tri Events will have access to exclusive offers from Athletica. Athletica’s platform delivers training plans personalized to each athlete’s current fitness level, with dynamic adjustments based on performance data from devices such as Garmin and platforms like Strava that integrate with most fitness trackers including Apple Watch. “Cal Tri Events is thrilled to partner with Athletica and offer our athletes a unique opportunity to train with cutting-edge technology,” said Thom Richmond, CEO of Cal Tri Events. “Our goal is to make endurance sports safe, affordable and accessible, and Athletica’s personalized, AI-driven training plans help us meet that mission by offering high-quality, science-based coaching that athletes of all levels can afford and safely benefit from.”

Key Features of the Partnership:

• AI-Driven Adaptive Training: Athletica’s platform uses advanced AI to continuously adjust training plans based on the athlete’s progress, fitness, and race goals.
• Exclusive Access for Cal Tri Participants: Athletes who sign up for Cal Tri Events will receive special offers, including free trials and discounted subscriptions to Athletica’s training platform.
• Support for All Race Types: Athletica’s platform caters to athletes training for triathlons, duathlons, running events, and bike races, offering sport-specific plans tailored to each event.
• Real-Time Adjustments: Athletica integrates with popular fitness devices to provide real-time feedback and ensure athletes are training at the right intensity for optimal performance.

A Science-Based Approach to Training
Athletica’s platform is built on a foundation of cutting-edge sports science. Led by Dr. Paul Laursen, an expert in endurance performance, the platform uses metrics like heart rate, power, and training load to optimize an athlete’s training and recovery. This data-driven approach ensures that athletes can train smarter, reduce the risk of injury, and consistently improve performance.

About Cal Tri Events
Cal Tri Events, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization is the largest national short-course triathlon series in the U.S. The series features $85 all-in early bird pricing, free pre-race swim clinics, free youth races (ages 7-17) and the best 15 words in triathlon; Free race transfers, deferrals & participant transfers as late as the day before the race.

About Athletica
Athletica is a leader in AI-powered coaching for endurance athletes. Its platform provides personalized, adaptive training plans based on decades of sports science research. By leveraging real-time data from wearables, Athletica helps athletes train smarter and reach their performance goals, offering the same level of coaching traditionally reserved for elite athletes.For more information, please visit Cal Tri Events or Athletica.

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 partnership underscores the shared values of positivity, innovation, and inclusivity that both organizations champion.’

“We are proud to partner with Optimism for the 2024 Cal Tri Newport Dunes race,” said Thom Richmond, CEO of Cal Tri Events.

“Optimism’s work in delivering uplifting, free content to inboxes aligns with our own commitment to accessible, affordable, and engaging triathlon experiences. We’re excited to see how this partnership will inspire athletes and spectators alike.”

Optimism focuses on delivering inspirational and meaningful stories to millions of readers daily. Its flagship newsletter, Nice News, a daily digest of positive news items, is the latest of many publications in its network delivering content to inboxes across the United States.

Optimism’s partnership with Cal Tri Events is seen to reflect… ‘a collective mission to embrace challenges and opportunities with optimism and to inspire people to experience life with greater positivity.’

“At Optimism, we believe positivity is the key to making the collective experience of our community of readers and Cal Tri Events athletes more inspiring,” said Nicholas Pardon, CEO of Optimism.

“We’re excited to support like-minded organizations & community events that bring people together.”

Cal Tri Events is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization with a mission for its events to be ‘safe, affordable & accessible’. It is billed as the largest national short-course triathlon series in the US – with athletes able to take advantage of free race transfers, deferrals & participant transfers as late as the day before the race.

If you are new to the sport, renting a wetsuit is a great option to test the waters before jumping-in head first. Blueseventy is offering exclusive wetsuit rentals for folks racing Cal Tri Los Angeles or Cal Tri Newport Dunes triathlons. Simply pre-order your rental and pick it up at the expo before race day.

It’s a great opportunity to try a Blueseventy wetsuit and see why the world’s best athletes wouldn’t swim in anything else. The best part about renting? You can apply the rental amount toward the purchase of a new suit.

If you purchase any other items with the wetsuit rental, we will ship everything but the wetsuit which will be available for pick up at the event.

LA Athletes: https://www.blueseventy.com/products/cal-tri-los-angeles-wetsuit-rental
For LA, wetsuit rental must be ordered by Sunday 10/6.

Newport Dunes Athletes: https://www.blueseventy.com/products/newport-dunes-wetsuit
For Newport Dunes, wetsuit rental must be ordered by Sunday 10/27.

On July 1, 2024, California, Maryland and New York enacted laws mandating that advertised race prices include processing fees with the goal of offering maximum transparency without hidden fees or surprises. RunSignUp developed technology to support races in those three states. Cal Tri Events has long advocated for this level of transparency and looked at this as a good first step.  Race Registration – Tricks Of The Trade. Cal Tri Events requested the same capability for the other 47 states. We are pleased to announce that RunSignUp has put that capability in place and we have implemented it for our entire series.

RunSignUp CEO Bob Bickel was keen to mention, “RunSignup will take a leadership position and work with others in the community to spread the word and assist customers and competitors in understanding the implementation of these complex new laws as they roll out across an increasing number of states.”

With this implementation, all Cal Tri Events athletes get  a clear and straightforward breakdown of all costs associated with registration, ensuring that there are no hidden fees or surprises.

• No Hidden Fees: Cal Tri Events price includes the registration fee + processing fee.
• No Insurance Schemes. Cal Tri Events race fees include the insurance fees which greatly streamlines the race registration process.
• Trust and Simplicity: By adopting this pricing model, Cal Tri Events continues to foster trust with its participants, as they can confidently sign up for races without worrying about unexpected fees appearing at checkout.

This approach aligns with RunSignUp’s mission of creating a consumer-friendly registration process and reflects Cal Tri’s commitment to providing a positive experience for athletes by making the cost structure as transparent as possible.

Cal Tri Events is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization with a mission for its events to be ‘safe, affordable & accessible’. It is billed as the largest national short-course triathlon series in the US – with $85 all-in early bird prices, free youth racing (ages 7-17) and athletes enjoying the best 15 words in triathlon; free race transfers, deferrals & participant transfers as late as the day before the race.

Taking place on Sunday, September 15, 2024, Cal Tri Fort Worth in North Central Texas has officially reached capacity, attracting athletes from 23 states across the US and Canada.

According to Cal Tri Events, the sell-out marks another milestone for the continued expansion of its short course triathlon racing proposition in the USA.

This triathlon is part of the Cal Tri Events series, billed as the largest national short-course triathlon series in the US. The series takes a ‘safe, affordable and accessible approach’ to multisport races – with a range of racing options designed to accommodate a wide range of athletes, from beginners to seasoned triathletes.

This is the fourth edition of Cal Tri Fort Worth, made possible by the support of the City of Fort Worth, the Fort Worth Police Department and the Fort Worth Fire Department.

Participant ages range from 8 to 81 and the 2024 Cal Tri Fort Worth event reportedly has a participant base with 41% first time triathletes.

Cal Tri notes that… ‘A special thanks goes out to Site Barricades who provide logistical support and FW Tri Club – Friends Who Tri, a local club that encourages their members to race and volunteer.’

Cal Tri Events is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization with a mission for its events to be ‘safe, affordable & accessible’. Series sponsors include Blueseventy, The Feed & Kendall-Jackson Family Wines.

Cal Tri is billed as the largest national short-course triathlon series in the US – with athletes enjoying free race transfers, deferrals & participant transfers as late as the day before the race.