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

2025 Cal Tri Walnut Creek - 8.17.25
Just 13 miles from Charlottesville, this is the hardest race in the Cal Tri Events series. The Olympic event includes 2,000' of elevation on the bike and 520' of elevation on the run (trail). Enjoy post race BBQ after the race.

Location
Walnut Creek Park (Parking $5)
4250 Walnut Creek Park Road
North Garden, VA US 22959

18 EVENT OPTIONS. 6 Olympic distance events (Triathlon, RunBikeRun, SwimBike, SwimRun, 1640 Yard Swim & 10K Run), 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). 65 F / 85 F

WATER TEMPERATURE (AVG). 85 F. Wetsuit prohibited. 

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!