2026 Cal Tri Charlottesville - 8.30.26

Cal Tri Charlottesville takes place in late August in Charlottesville, Central Virginia, located approximately 100 miles southwest of Washington, D.C., and 70 miles northwest of Richmond. The race begins with a pool swim, offering a suitable option for novice triathletes and those new to the swim-bike-run format. The event provides a wide selection of sprint distances: six Sprint categories and six Youth Sprint categories. These include triathlon, RunBikeRun, SwimBike, SwimRun, a 400-yard swim, and a 5K. The adult Sprint RunBikeRun consists of a 5K run, a 20K bike, and a 5K run. For youth, the Sprint RunBikeRun features a 5K run, a 23.5K bike, and a 5K run. Conditions are typically mild to warm, with average air temperatures ranging from 64 F to 82 F, average water temperatures near 68 F, and wetsuits are permitted.