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2027 Cal Tri Charlottesville - 8.29.27 2027

Date: Sunday, August 29, 2027
Start time: 8:00 AM start (New York)
Location: Charlottesville, Virginia
Entry fee: From $23.86 · goes up to $33.86 on Nov 7, 2026
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
5K	5K	Aug 29, 20278:00 AM	$23.86$33.86 after Nov 7, 2026	–
Sponsor - 10x10 Tent	–	Aug 29, 20278:00 AM	$500	–
Sprint RunBikeRun (5km run, 20km bike, 5km run)	Duathlon	Aug 29, 20278:00 AM	$78.86$108.86 after Nov 7, 2026	–
Sprint Swim (400 yards)	–	Aug 29, 20278:00 AM	$23.86$33.86 after Nov 7, 2026	–
Sprint SwimBike	Aquabike	Aug 29, 20278:00 AM	$78.86$108.86 after Nov 7, 2026	–
Sprint SwimRun	SwimRun	Aug 29, 20278:00 AM	$78.86$108.86 after Nov 7, 2026	–
Sprint Triathlon	Sprint Triathlon	Aug 29, 20278:00 AM	$78.86$108.86 after Nov 7, 2026	–

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

Race day planning

Entry fee schedule

5K and Sprint Swim (400 yards): $23.86 until Nov 6, then $33.86 until May 28, then $38.86 until Aug 28.
Sponsor - 10x10 Tent: $500 until Aug 28.
Sprint RunBikeRun (5km run, 20km bike, 5km run) and Sprint SwimBike and Sprint SwimRun and Sprint Triathlon: $78.86 until Nov 6, then $108.86 until May 28, then $133.86 until Aug 28.

Online registration closes Aug 28, 2027, unless the race fills first.

Light and altitude

Sunrise on race morning is at about 6:40 AM, and the 5K starts at 8:00 AM.

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

Start location and course

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.

From the race's page

What the organizers of 2027 Cal Tri Charlottesville - 8.29.27 cover on their registration page, in brief.

Schedule and packet pickup

Schedule

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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Race details

Where: Fry's Spring Beach Club, Charlottesville, VA 22901Map
Course: Road
Results posted by the race: Results
Included with entry: T-Shirt
Donations: Accepted when you register
Distances: Sprint Triathlon, Duathlon, Aquabike, SwimRun, 5K
Editions: 2027 (Aug 29, 2027), 2026 (Aug 30, 2026), 2025 (Aug 31, 2025), 2024 (Sep 1, 2024), 2023 (Jan 1, 2023), 2022 (Sep 4, 2022)

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Quick answers

When is 2027 Cal Tri Charlottesville - 8.29.27?: Sunday, August 29, 2027, starting at 8:00 AM.
How much does it cost?: Entry starts at $23.86 before processing fees, and rises to $33.86 on Nov 7, 2026.
When does registration close?: Online registration closes Aug 28, 2027, 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, Duathlon, Aquabike, SwimRun, 5K.
Where does it start?: Fry's Spring Beach Club, Charlottesville, VA 22901.
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

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

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