Free race transfers, deferrals & participant transfers as late as the day before the race.

2025 Cal Tri Charlottesville - 8.31.25. 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.

Location
Fry's Spring Beach Club (Parking Free)
2512 Jefferson Park Avenue
Charlottesville, VA US 22901

12 EVENT OPTIONS. 6 Sprint distance events (Triathlon, RunBikeRun, SwimBike, SwimRun, 400 yard Swim & 5K Run) and 6 Youth 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. Monticello. Fralin Museum of Art. Wineries.

AIRPORT. Charlottesville–Albemarle (CHO)

AIR TEMPERATURE (AVG). 64 F / 82 F

WATER TEMPERATURE (AVG). 68 F. Wetsuit legal. 

Cal Tri Kids Race Free!

Calling all future Olympians, tri-tastic heroes, & adventure seekers aged 7-17! Cal Tri Events is making dreams come true again in 2025 by offering FREE racing for young athletes at the majority of races in our series! That’s right, kids can splash, pedal, & stride their way to glory in a variety of exciting formats, including:

Triathlon:Conquer the swim, bike, & run course like a true multisport champion.
Triathlon Relay: Team up with friends for a fun & fast adventure.
SwimBike: Master the power of water & wheels in this dynamic challenge.
SwimRun: Test your amphibious skills on land & sea.
400 Yard Swim: Conquer the water & showcase your aquatic prowess.
5K Run: Unleash your inner cheetah & take charge of the terrain.

This free-to-race initiative wouldn’t be possible without the generous support of our local and national sponsors and public-private partnerships. Now, we’re calling on YOU to spread the word!