Tri CLE
- Date
- Last held Aug 16, 2026, next date to be announced
- Location
- Cleveland, Ohio
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Official race websiteWater temperature and wetsuits at Tri CLE
Around August 16, the water at NOAA's Cleveland station typically runs about 75°F (72 to 78°F across 2016 to 2025). Wetsuits were legal every year at this date.
Measured by the NOAA tide station nearest the race's listed location, about 4.5 km away; open beaches and sheltered bays nearby can differ by a few degrees. Wetsuit cutoffs are USA Triathlon age-group rules. The race's own water temperature reading on race morning decides.
Start location and course
7600 Memorial Shoreway, Cleveland, OH 44114
The pin marks the address the race lists, which is usually the start. The organizers have not shared a course map with us yet.
Where Tri CLE ranks
- No. 1 of 50 on Largest olympic triathlons in the US
- No. 14 of 50 on Largest triathlons in the US
- No. 14 of 50 on Largest sprint triathlons in the US
National lists computed from results, entry fees, course maps and water temperatures; they refresh through the day.
2026 results
All resultsSprint Triathlon
Olympic Triathlon
Super Sprint Triathlon
Aggregated from official results (Advanced Sports Timing) for Tri CLE. Individual finisher names are not stored here.
How fast do you need to be at Tri CLE?
At the 2026 Sprint Triathlon, the fastest tenth finished in 1:24:14 or better, the top quarter in 1:32:27, and half the field in 1:41:30; the last tenth came in after 2:09:04.
At the 2026 Olympic Triathlon, the fastest tenth finished in 2:29:37 or better, the top quarter in 2:40:21, and half the field in 2:54:50; the last tenth came in after 3:30:34.
At the 2026 Super Sprint Triathlon, the fastest tenth finished in 50:23 or better, the top quarter in 55:34, and half the field in 1:03:24; the last tenth came in after 1:22:00.
| Age | Women | Men |
|---|---|---|
| Under 20 | 1:32:15 | 1:16:20 |
| 20-29 | 1:25:43 | 1:15:03 |
| 30-39 | 1:28:33 | 1:07:43 |
| 40-49 | 1:30:02 | 1:20:10 |
| 50-59 | 1:34:00 | 1:31:46 |
| 60-69 | 1:41:02 | 1:42:03 |
| 70+ | n/a | 1:48:39 |
Groups with fewer than five finishers are left out. Awards vary by race; check the race's rules.
What would my time get me?
Where a finish time would have placed in 2026.
How fast is it?
Slower than most Ohio sprint triathlons
The fastest quarter of the 2026 sprint triathlon field finished under 1:32:27, against 1:25:56 in a typical Ohio sprint triathlon, so times here run 8 percent slower.
- Olympic Triathlon: About average for US olympic triathlons. The fastest quarter of the 2026 olympic triathlon field finished under 2:40:21, against 2:43:48 in a typical US olympic triathlon, so times here are about average.
- Super Sprint Triathlon: Slower than most US super sprint triathlons. The fastest quarter of the 2026 super sprint triathlon field finished under 55:34, against 51:16 in a typical US super sprint triathlon, so times here run 8 percent slower.
Compares the fastest quarter of each field, so walkers and first-timers do not skew it. It reflects the course and the field together: a flat course, cool weather, or a competitive crowd all make times faster.
Race details
- Where
- 7600 Memorial Shoreway, Cleveland, OH 44114Map
- Course
- Road
- Distances
- Super Sprint Triathlon, Sprint Triathlon, Olympic Triathlon, Duathlon
- Editions
- 2026 (Aug 16, 2026)
- Status
- The next edition has not been announced yet. Past events: Olympic Aquabike, Olympic Duathlon, Olympic Triathlon, Olympic Triathlon Relay, Sprint Aquabike.
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Quick answers
- When is Tri CLE?
- The next date has not been announced.
- How much does it cost?
- See the registration page for current pricing.
- What distances are offered?
- Super Sprint Triathlon, Sprint Triathlon, Olympic Triathlon, Duathlon.
- How big is it, and how fast?
- In 2026, 430 athletes finished the Sprint Triathlon; the median finish was 1:41:30 and the winner finished in 1:03:52.
- Is it a fast course?
- The fastest quarter of the 2026 sprint triathlon field finished under 1:32:27, against 1:25:56 in a typical Ohio sprint triathlon, so times here run 8 percent slower.
- Where does it start?
- 7600 Memorial Shoreway, Cleveland, OH 44114.
From the organizers
Tri CLE: Cleveland’s Premier Multisport Event
Experience the ultimate multisport experience in Cleveland at Tri CLE! A signature multisport celebration hosted at the beautiful Edgewater Park. Whether you are an elite athlete or a first-time participant, our event offers a scenic course featuring a Lake Erie swim, a fast closed-to-traffic bike course on the Memorial Shoreway, and a run through one of the city's most iconic lakefront parks. With triathlon, duathlon, and aquabike racing categories—including Super Sprint, Sprint, and Olympic distances—Tri CLE provides a world-class racing experience in the heart of The Land.
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