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2026 Cal Tri Charlotte - 10.10.26 2026

Date: Saturday, October 10, 2026
Start time: 8:00 AM start (New York)
Location: Statesville, North Carolina
Entry fee: From $33.86
Included with entry: Includes a shirt
Fundraising: Takes optional donations when you register

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Events and entry fees

Event	Distance	When	Entry fee	Cap
10K	10K	Oct 10, 20268:00 AM	$33.86	–
5K	5K	Oct 10, 20268:00 AM	$33.86	–
Olympic RunBikeRun (5km run, 40km bike, 10km run)	Duathlon	Oct 10, 20268:00 AM	$128.86	–
Olympic Swim (1640 yards)	–	Oct 10, 20268:00 AM	$33.86	–
Olympic SwimBike	AquabikeOpen water swim	Oct 10, 20268:00 AM	$128.86	–
Olympic SwimRun	SwimRunOpen water swim	Oct 10, 20268:00 AM	$128.86	–
Olympic Triathlon	Olympic TriathlonOpen water swim	Oct 10, 20268:00 AM	$128.86	–
Sponsor - 10x10 Tent	–	Oct 10, 20268:00 AM	$500	–
Sprint RunBikeRun (5km run, 26km bike, 5km run)	Duathlon	Oct 10, 20268:00 AM	$128.86	–
Sprint Swim (400 yards)	Sprint TriathlonOpen water swim	Oct 10, 20268:00 AM	$33.86	–
Sprint SwimBike	AquabikeOpen water swim	Oct 10, 20268:00 AM	$128.86	–
Sprint SwimRun	SwimRunOpen water swim	Oct 10, 20268:00 AM	$128.86	–
Sprint Triathlon	Sprint TriathlonOpen water swim	Oct 10, 20268:00 AM	$128.86	–

Entry fees exclude processing fees. Prices and dates come from the race's registration page and refresh nightly.

Race day planning

Entry fee schedule

10K and 5K and Olympic Swim (1640 yards) and Sprint Swim (400 yards): $33.86 until Oct 9.
Olympic RunBikeRun (5km run, 40km bike, 10km run) and Olympic SwimBike and Olympic SwimRun and Olympic Triathlon and Sprint RunBikeRun (5km run, 26km bike, 5km run) and Sprint SwimBike and Sprint SwimRun and Sprint Triathlon: $128.86 until Oct 9.
Sponsor - 10x10 Tent: $500 until Oct 9.

Online registration closes Oct 9, 2026, unless the race fills first.

Light and altitude

Sunrise on race morning is at about 7:24 AM, and the 10K starts at 8:00 AM. The start sits about 790 feet above sea level.

Fees exclude processing fees. Comparisons use current entry fees and published results from races nearby.

Start location and course

Lake Norman Picnic Ground, Statesville, NC 28677

The pin marks the address the race lists, which is usually the start. Course maps are the organizers' own.

Typical race-day weather

Around October 10 the day usually runs from 54°F at dawn to 74°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 13% of days. Cold snaps dip to 47°F and hot years reach 80°F.

Based on 75 days within a week of the date over the last 5 years, from historical weather for the start area. Not a forecast.

From the race's page

What the organizers of 2026 Cal Tri Charlotte - 10.10.26 cover on their registration page, in brief.

Schedule and packet pickup

Schedule

Saturday, April 12, 2026. TIME (EDT) ACTIVITY LOCATION. 4:00 PM Mandatory Youth & Parent Meeting Online: Zoom Link. Saturday, April 18, 2026. TIME (EDT) ACTIVITY LOCATION. 7:30 AM Athletic Swim & Transition Clinic. Registration Required…

Course

Sprint & Youth Sprint Swim (400 yards). Sprint & Youth Sprint Bike (16.4 miles). Sprint & Youth Sprint Run (3.1 miles). Olympic Swim (1640 yards). Olympic Bike (28.4 miles). Olympic Run (6.3 miles). Staging Area. Athletes are responsible…

Full details on the race's RunSignup page

Race details

Where: Lake Norman Picnic Ground, Statesville, NC 28677Map
Course: Road
Start elevation: About 790 feet
Included with entry: T-Shirt
Donations: Accepted when you register
Distances: Sprint Triathlon, Olympic Triathlon, Duathlon, Aquabike, SwimRun, 5K, 10K
Editions: 2026 (Oct 10, 2026), 2025 (Oct 11, 2025), 2024 (Oct 5, 2024), 2023 (Oct 14, 2023), 2022 (Sep 25, 2022)

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Quick answers

When is 2026 Cal Tri Charlotte - 10.10.26?: Saturday, October 10, 2026, starting at 8:00 AM.
How much does it cost?: Entry starts at $33.86 before processing fees.
When does registration close?: Online registration closes Oct 9, 2026, unless the race fills first.
Do athletes get a shirt or medal?: Entry includes a shirt, according to the race's registration page. Check it for sizes and whether kids' races get the same.
Can I donate to a cause when I register?: Yes. The registration form offers an optional donation, usually for the charity or nonprofit the race supports. The race's own page names the cause.
What distances are offered?: Sprint Triathlon, Olympic Triathlon, Duathlon, Aquabike, SwimRun, 5K, 10K.
Where does it start?: Lake Norman Picnic Ground, Statesville, NC 28677.
Is there a course map?: Yes, the organizers publish the route on Ride with GPS; the link is under Start location and course.

From the organizers

2026 Cal Tri Charlotte - 10.10.26. Get your motor running to Lake Norman State Park in North Carolina just 38 miles north of Charlotte.

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. 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% 2026CALTRI discount code at blueseventy. Note: Fusion wetsuits not eligible for discount.