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| Event | Distance | When | Entry fee | Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5K | 5K | Apr 18, 20278:00 AM | $28.86$33.86 after Jan 17, 2027 | – |
| Sprint RunBikeRun (5km run, 26km bike, 5km run) | Duathlon | Apr 18, 20278:00 AM | $103.86$128.86 after Jan 17, 2027 | – |
| Sprint Swim (400 yards) | Sprint TriathlonOpen water swim | Apr 18, 20278:00 AM | $28.86$33.86 after Jan 17, 2027 | – |
| Sprint SwimBike | AquabikeOpen water swim | Apr 18, 20278:00 AM | $103.86$128.86 after Jan 17, 2027 | – |
| Sprint SwimRun | SwimRunOpen water swim | Apr 18, 20278:00 AM | $103.86$128.86 after Jan 17, 2027 | – |
| Sprint Triathlon | Sprint TriathlonOpen water swim | Apr 18, 20278:00 AM | $103.86$128.86 after Jan 17, 2027 | – |
| 10K | 10K | Apr 18, 20278:20 AM | $28.86$33.86 after Jan 17, 2027 | – |
| Olympic RunBikeRun (5km run, 40km bike, 10km run) | Duathlon | Apr 18, 20278:20 AM | $103.86$128.86 after Jan 17, 2027 | – |
| Olympic Swim (1640 yards) | – | Apr 18, 20278:20 AM | $28.86$33.86 after Jan 17, 2027 | – |
| Olympic SwimBike | AquabikeOpen water swim | Apr 18, 20278:20 AM | $103.86$128.86 after Jan 17, 2027 | – |
| Olympic SwimRun | SwimRunOpen water swim | Apr 18, 20278:20 AM | $103.86$128.86 after Jan 17, 2027 | – |
| Olympic Triathlon | Olympic TriathlonOpen water swim | Apr 18, 20278:20 AM | $103.86$128.86 after Jan 17, 2027 | – |
Entry fees exclude processing fees. Prices and dates come from the race's registration page and refresh nightly.
The Sprint Triathlon fee goes up to $33.86 on Jan 17, 2027.
Around April 18, Lake Norman typically runs about 65°F at the surface (61 to 70°F across 2011 to 2020). Wetsuits were legal every year at this date.
A model estimate from the USGS lake temperature model (daily surface temperatures for US lakes), not a measurement. Wetsuit cutoffs are USA Triathlon age-group rules. The race's own water temperature reading on race morning decides.
Online registration closes Apr 17, 2027, unless the race fills first.
Sunrise on race morning is at about 6:48 AM, and the Sprint RunBikeRun (5km run, 26km bike, 5km run) 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.
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.
The 16.4-mile bike course climbs 728 feet, about 44 feet a mile: rolling.
| Course | Distance | Climbing | Terrain |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cal Tri Charlotte - Sprint - SwimSwim, loop | 370 m | ||
| Cal Tri Charlotte - Sprint - BikeBike, loop | 16.4 mi | 728 ft | rolling |
| 2026 Cal Tri Charlotte - Sprint - RunRun, loop, 21% unpaved, steepest 6% | 3.1 mi | 241 ft | hilly |
From the course maps the organizers publish on Ride with GPS and MapMyRun; climbing is the total gain the map reports. Courses can change between editions, so check the date on the map.
National lists computed from results, entry fees, course maps and water temperatures; they refresh through the day.
Around April 18 the day usually runs from 52°F at dawn to 77°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 12% of days. Cold snaps dip to 43°F and hot years reach 85°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.
What the organizers of 2027 Cal Tri Charlotte - 4.18.27 cover on their registration page, in brief.
Schedule and packet pickup
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…
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2027 Cal Tri Charlotte - 4.18.27. 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.