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| 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) | – | Oct 10, 20268:00 AM | $128.86 | – |
| Olympic Swim (1640 yards) | – | Oct 10, 20268:00 AM | $33.86 | – |
| Olympic SwimBike | – | Oct 10, 20268:00 AM | $128.86 | – |
| Olympic SwimRun | – | Oct 10, 20268:00 AM | $128.86 | – |
| Olympic Triathlon | – | Oct 10, 20268:00 AM | $128.86 | – |
| Sponsor - 10x10 Tent | – | Oct 10, 20268:00 AM | $500 | – |
| Sprint RunBikeRun (5km run, 26km bike, 5km run) | – | Oct 10, 20268:00 AM | $128.86 | – |
| Sprint Swim (400 yards) | – | Oct 10, 20268:00 AM | $33.86 | – |
| Sprint SwimBike | – | Oct 10, 20268:00 AM | $128.86 | – |
| Sprint SwimRun | – | Oct 10, 20268:00 AM | $128.86 | – |
| Sprint Triathlon | – | 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.
Online registration closes Oct 9, 2026, unless the race fills first.
At $33.86, entry is about 25 percent below a typical 10K in North Carolina, which costs $45 right now.
A typical finisher at a 10K in North Carolina runs 1:03:04, about 10:09 a mile, based on 99 races with published results. Women typically finish in 1:08:05 and men in 58:23.
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.
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.
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.
What the organizers of 2026 Cal Tri Charlotte - 10.10.26 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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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.