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2027 Cal Tri Richmond - 5.16.27 Benefiting LACA 2027

Date
Sunday, May 16, 2027
Start time
8:00 AM start (New York)
Entry fee
From $33.86 · goes up to $38.86 on Feb 9, 2027
Included with entry
Includes a shirt
Fundraising
Takes optional donations when you register
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Events and entry fees

EventDistanceWhenEntry feeCap
10K10KMay 16, 20278:00 AM$38.86–
5K5KMay 16, 20278:00 AM$33.86$38.86 after Feb 9, 2027–
Olympic RunBikeRun (5km run, 39km bike, 10km run)–May 16, 20278:00 AM$108.86$133.86 after Feb 8, 2027–
Olympic Swim (1640 yards)–May 16, 20278:00 AM$33.86$38.86 after Feb 8, 2027–
Olympic SwimBike–May 16, 20278:00 AM$108.86$133.86 after Feb 8, 2027–
Olympic SwimRun–May 16, 20278:00 AM$108.86$133.86 after Feb 8, 2027–
Olympic Triathlon–May 16, 20278:00 AM$108.86$133.86 after Feb 8, 2027–
Sponsor - 10x10 Tent–May 16, 20278:00 AM$500–
Sprint RunBikeRun (5km run, 25km bike, 5km run)–May 16, 20278:00 AM$108.86$133.86 after Feb 9, 2027–
Sprint Swim (400 yards)–May 16, 20278:00 AM$33.86$38.86 after Feb 9, 2027–
Sprint SwimBike–May 16, 20278:00 AM$108.86$133.86 after Feb 9, 2027–
Sprint SwimRun–May 16, 20278:00 AM$108.86$133.86 after Feb 9, 2027–
Sprint Triathlon–May 16, 20278:00 AM$108.86$133.86 after Feb 9, 2027–

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

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The 5K fee goes up to $38.86 on Feb 9, 2027.

Race day planning

Entry fee schedule

  • 10K: $38.86 until Feb 7, then $33.86 until May 7.
  • 5K: $33.86 until Feb 8, then $38.86 until May 8.
  • Olympic RunBikeRun (5km run, 39km bike, 10km run) and Olympic SwimBike and Olympic SwimRun and Olympic Triathlon: $108.86 until Feb 7, then $133.86 until May 7.
  • Olympic Swim (1640 yards): $33.86 until Feb 7, then $38.86 until May 7.

Online registration closes May 8, 2027, unless the race fills first.

How the price compares

At $38.86, entry is about 14 percent below a typical 10K in Virginia, which costs $45 right now.

What a typical finish looks like

A typical finisher at a 10K in Virginia runs 1:11:54, about 11:34 a mile, based on 62 races with published results. Women typically finish in 1:19:48 and men in 1:02:41.

Light and altitude

Sunrise on race morning is at about 5:59 AM, and the 10K starts at 8:00 AM. The start sits about 360 feet above sea level.

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

Start location and course

Lake Anna State Park, Spotsylvania Courthouse, VA 22551

The pin marks the address the race lists, which is usually the start. Course maps are the organizers' own.

Typical race-day weather

Around May 16 the day usually runs from 56°F at dawn to 75°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 27% of days. Cold snaps dip to 48°F and hot years reach 87°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.

From the race's page

What the organizers of 2027 Cal Tri Richmond - 5.16.27 Benefiting LACA cover on their registration page, in brief.

Schedule and packet pickup

DONOTUSE-Schedule

Sunday, May 10, 2026. TIME (EDT) ACTIVITY LOCATION. 4:00 PM Mandatory Youth & Parent Meeting Online: Zoom Link. Saturday, May 16, 2026. TIME (EDT) ACTIVITY LOCATION. 7:30 AM Athletic Swim & Transition Clinic. Registration Required Lake…

Course

DONOTUSE-Course

Sprint & Youth Sprint Swim (400 yards). Sprint & Youth Sprint Bike (15.4 miles). Sprint & Youth Sprint Run (3.1 miles). Olympic Swim (1640 yards). Olympic Bike (26.8 miles). Olympic Run (6.1 miles). Staging Area. Athletes are responsible…

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Race details

Where
Lake Anna State Park, Spotsylvania Courthouse, VA 22551Map
Course
Road
Start elevation
About 360 feet
Included with entry
T-Shirt
Donations
Accepted when you register
Distances
5K, 10K
Editions
2027 (May 16, 2027), 2026 (May 17, 2026), 2025 (May 18, 2025), 2024 (May 19, 2024), 2023 (May 21, 2023), 2022 (May 21, 2022)

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Quick answers

When is 2027 Cal Tri Richmond - 5.16.27 Benefiting LACA?
Sunday, May 16, 2027, starting at 8:00 AM.
How much does it cost?
Entry starts at $33.86 before processing fees, and rises to $38.86 on Feb 9, 2027.
When does registration close?
Online registration closes May 8, 2027, unless the race fills first.
Is the entry fee high for Virginia?
At $38.86, entry is about 14 percent below a typical 10K in Virginia, which costs $45 right now.
Do runners 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 can I run?
5K, 10K.
Where does it start?
Lake Anna State Park, Spotsylvania Courthouse, VA 22551.
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 Richmond - 5.16.27 Benefiting LACA. Make history of your own at Lake Anna, one of the largest freshwater inland lakes in Virginia, located 60 miles from Richmond and 72 miles south of Washington, D.C.

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. Typically, the swim and run distances are standard but the bike distance varies from race to race. Check out the course maps for more detailed information.

TO DO. Maymont. Virginia Museum of Fine Arts. Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden.

AIRPORT. Richmond (RIC)

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