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| Event | Distance | When | Entry fee | Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5K | 5K | Aug 29, 20278:00 AM | $33.86$38.86 after May 29, 2027 | – |
| Sprint RunBikeRun (5km run, 20km bike, 5km run) | DuathlonRun 3.1 mi · Bike 12.4 mi · Run 3.1 mi | Aug 29, 20278:00 AM | $108.86$133.86 after May 29, 2027 | – |
| Sprint Swim (400 yards) | – | Aug 29, 20278:00 AM | $33.86$38.86 after May 29, 2027 | – |
| Sprint SwimBike | AquabikePool swim | Aug 29, 20278:00 AM | $108.86$133.86 after May 29, 2027 | – |
| Sprint SwimRun | SwimRunPool swim | Aug 29, 20278:00 AM | $108.86$133.86 after May 29, 2027 | – |
| Sprint Triathlon | Sprint TriathlonPool swim | Aug 29, 20278:00 AM | $108.86$133.86 after May 29, 2027 | – |
Entry fees exclude processing fees. Prices and dates come from the race's registration page and refresh nightly.
The Duathlon fee goes up to $133.86 on May 29, 2027.
This is a pool swim at Fry's Spring Beach Club. The organizer's wetsuit note: wetsuit legal.
From the organizer's own race information (source). Venues and rules can change from year to year; the race's current athlete guide decides.
Online registration closes Aug 28, 2027, unless the race fills first.
Sunrise on race morning is at about 6:40 AM, and the Sprint RunBikeRun (5km run, 20km bike, 5km run) starts at 8:00 AM. The start sits about 500 feet above sea level.
Fees exclude processing fees. Comparisons use current entry fees and published results from races nearby.
Fry's Spring Beach Club, Charlottesville, VA 22901
The pin marks the address the race lists, which is usually the start. Course maps are the organizers' own.
The 12.7-mile bike course climbs 1,038 feet, about 82 feet a mile: hilly.
| Course | Distance | Climbing | Terrain |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cal Tri Charlottesville - Sprint - BikeBike, out and back, steepest 9% | 12.7 mi | 1,038 ft | hilly |
| Cal Tri Charlottesville - Sprint - RunRun, out and back, 16% unpaved, steepest 10% | 3.1 mi | 240 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 August 29 the day usually runs from 66°F at dawn to 86°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 11% of days. Cold snaps dip to 55°F and hot years reach 95°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 Charlottesville - 8.29.27 cover on their registration page, in brief.
Schedule and packet pickup
Sunday, August 22, 2026. TIME (EDT) ACTIVITY LOCATION. 4:00 PM Mandatory Youth & Parent Meeting Online: Zoom Link. Saturday, August 29, 2026. TIME (EDT) ACTIVITY LOCATION. 7:30 AM Athletic Swim & Transition Clinic. Registration Required…
Course
Sprint & Youth Sprint Bike (12.7 miles). Sprint & Youth Sprint Run (3.1 miles). Staging Area. Athletes are responsible to study and know the course. The race has 12 separate events and 2 different starting points. Every event that includes…
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2027 Cal Tri Charlottesville - 8.29.26. Swim, bike and run in Charlottesville located in Central Virginia approximately 100 miles southwest of Washington, D.C. and 70 miles northwest of Richmond. This race starts with a pool swim which is very beginner friendly for athletes who are testing the waters for the first time.
6 EVENT OPTIONS. 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. Monticello. Fralin Museum of Art. Wineries.
AIRPORT. Charlottesville–Albemarle (CHO)
AIR TEMPERATURE (AVG). 64 F / 82 F