2026 Cal Tri Charlotte - 4.19.26

Sun, Apr 19, 2026, 8:00 AM EDT

Location: Statesville, NC; Lake Norman Picnic Ground, 1408 State Park Rd, 28677
Type: TRIATHLON

At a glance

A comprehensive multi-sport event at Lake Norman State Park, offering 18 different race options across Olympic, Sprint, and Youth Sprint distances.

Competitive

Great for: runners who like a competitive edge

Less ideal for: walkers-only pacing

The 2026 Cal Tri Charlotte event invites athletes to Lake Norman State Park in Statesville, North Carolina. This multi-sport experience offers a wide array of choices, including Olympic, Sprint, and Youth Sprint distances. Participants can select from 18 event options, ranging from traditional triathlons to duathlons, aquabikes, aquathlons, and individual swim or run races. It's an opportunity to challenge yourself in a natural setting just north of Charlotte.

What to expect

Choose from 18 distinct event options, including triathlons, duathlons, aquabikes, aquathlons, and individual swim or run races.
Experience Olympic, Sprint, and Youth Sprint distances.
Race within the natural setting of Lake Norman State Park.

Standout details

18 distinct event options
Olympic, Sprint, Youth Sprint distances
Lake Norman State Park setting
Wetsuit recommended (avg water temp 69 F)

Auto-drafted from the public listing — confirm details on the official event page before signing up.

Distances & registration

13 options

Registration for all distances is through the official signup link above.

Sprint Triathlon
Sun, Apr 19, 8:00 AM EDT · From $84.59
Opens Oct 12, 2025, 8:00 PM EDT · Closes Oct 14, 2025, 7:59 PM EDT
Olympic Triathlon
Sun, Apr 19, 8:20 AM EDT · From $84.59
Opens Oct 12, 2025, 8:00 PM EDT · Closes Oct 14, 2025, 7:59 PM EDT
Sprint RunBikeRun (5km run, 26km bike, 5km run)
Sun, Apr 19, 8:00 AM EDT · From $84.59
Opens Oct 12, 2025, 8:00 PM EDT · Closes Oct 14, 2025, 7:59 PM EDT

+ 10 more options

Sprint SwimBike
Sun, Apr 19, 8:00 AM EDT · From $84.59
Opens Oct 12, 2025, 8:00 PM EDT · Closes Oct 14, 2025, 7:59 PM EDT
Sprint SwimRun
Sun, Apr 19, 8:00 AM EDT · From $84.59
Opens Oct 12, 2025, 8:00 PM EDT · Closes Oct 14, 2025, 7:59 PM EDT
Sprint Swim (400 yards)
Sun, Apr 19, 8:00 AM EDT · From $26.29
Opens Oct 12, 2025, 8:00 PM EDT · Closes Oct 14, 2025, 7:59 PM EDT
5K
Sun, Apr 19, 8:00 AM EDT · From $26.29
Opens Oct 12, 2025, 8:00 PM EDT · Closes Oct 14, 2025, 7:59 PM EDT
Olympic RunBikeRun (5km run, 40km bike, 10km run)
Sun, Apr 19, 8:20 AM EDT · From $84.59
Opens Oct 12, 2025, 8:00 PM EDT · Closes Oct 14, 2025, 7:59 PM EDT
Olympic SwimBike
Sun, Apr 19, 8:20 AM EDT · From $84.59
Opens Oct 12, 2025, 8:00 PM EDT · Closes Oct 14, 2025, 7:59 PM EDT
Olympic SwimRun
Sun, Apr 19, 8:20 AM EDT · From $84.59
Opens Oct 12, 2025, 8:00 PM EDT · Closes Oct 14, 2025, 7:59 PM EDT
Olympic Swim (1640 yards)
Sun, Apr 19, 8:20 AM EDT · From $26.29
Opens Oct 12, 2025, 8:00 PM EDT · Closes Oct 14, 2025, 7:59 PM EDT
10K
Sun, Apr 19, 8:20 AM EDT · From $26.29
Opens Oct 12, 2025, 8:00 PM EDT · Closes Oct 14, 2025, 7:59 PM EDT
Sponsor - 10x10 Tent
Sun, Apr 19, 8:00 AM EDT · From $526.00
Opens Oct 12, 2025, 8:00 PM EDT · Closes Apr 18, 2026, 7:59 PM EDT

The course

Rolling
Timed race

From the organizer

2026 Cal Tri Charlotte - 4.19.26. Get your motor running to Lake Norman State Park in North Carolina just 38 miles north of Charlotte.

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. Check out the course maps for more detailed information.

TO DO. NASCAR Hall of Fame. Freedom Park. Discovery Place Science.

AIRPORT. Charlotte Douglas (CLT)

AIR TEMPERATURE (AVG). 59 F / 77 F

WATER TEMPERATURE (AVG). 69 F. Wetsuit recommended. Use the 20% CALTRI2025 discount code at blueseventy. Note: Fusion wetsuits not eligible for discount.

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