Newport Beach, CA
Race Details
2026 Optimism Cal Tri Newport Dunes – 11.1.26
2026 Optimism Cal Tri Newport Dunes – 11.1.26 is an upcoming race scheduled for Sun, Nov 01 2026 in Newport Beach, CA (America/Los Angeles timezone).
Register
- 2026-11-01
Race Date
- Open
Registration Status
- Newport Beach, CA
Location
Event Schedule
Here is the latest schedule of events:
| Name | Distance | Type | Price | Start Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sprint Triathlon | triathlon | $187.70 | 11/1/2026 07:00 | |
| Olympic Triathlon | 50.5K | triathlon | $187.70 | 11/1/2026 07:20 |
| Sprint RunBikeRun (5km run, 13km bike, 5km run) | duathlon | $187.70 | 11/1/2026 07:00 | |
| Sprint SwimBike | aqua_bike | $187.70 | 11/1/2026 07:00 | |
| Sprint SwimRun | swim_run | $187.70 | 11/1/2026 07:00 | |
| Sprint Swim (400 yards) | 400 Yards | swim | $60.35 | 11/1/2026 07:00 |
| 5K | 3 Miles | running_race | $60.35 | 11/1/2026 07:00 |
| Olympic RunBikeRun (5km run, 39km bike, 10km run) | duathlon | $187.70 | 11/1/2026 07:20 | |
| Olympic SwimBike | aqua_bike | $187.70 | 11/1/2026 07:20 | |
| Olympic SwimRun | swim_run | $187.70 | 11/1/2026 07:20 | |
| Olympic Swim (1640 yards) | 0.93 Miles | swim | $60.35 | 11/1/2026 07:20 |
| 10K | 6 Miles | running_race | $60.35 | 11/1/2026 07:20 |
| Sponsor – 10×10 Tent | other | $750.00 | 11/1/2026 07:00 |
2026 Optimism Cal Tri Newport Dunes – 11.1.26 Race Details
The latest details from your Race Directors:
2026 Optimism Cal Tri Newport Dunes – 11.1.26. Started in 1978 as the Human Race Triathlon, Cal Tri Newport Dunes is the longest running triathlon in the world operating from the same location. Also started in 1978 was the Ironman World Championship Triathlon Oahu but it moved to Kailua-Kona, Hawaii in 1981. This serves as the Cal Tri Events National Championship Race with registration in the 1500-2000 range.
12 EVENT OPTIONS. 6 Olympic distance events (Triathlon, RunBikeRun, SwimBike, SwimRun, 1640 Yard Swim & 10K Run) and 6 Sprint distance events (Triathlon, RunBikeRun, SwimBike, SwimRun, 400 yard Swim & 5K Run). Triathlon = swim + bike + run. Typically, the swim and run distances are standard but the bike distance varies from race to race. Check out the course maps for more detailed information.
TO DO. Disneyland Park & California Adventure Park. Balboa Island Ferry. Newport Beach.
AIRPORT. John Wayne (SNA)
AIR TEMPERATURE (AVG). 60 F / 73 F
WATER TEMPERATURE (AVG). 65 F. Wetsuit legal. Use the 20% 2026CALTRI discount code at blueseventy. Note: Fusion wetsuits not eligible for discount.
Race Date
(America/Los Angeles timezone)