2026 Optimism Cal Tri Newport Dunes - 11.1.26
- Date Sun 1st November 2026
 - Time 7:00AM PST
 - Location Newport Beach, California
 - Price $26.29 - $526.00
 - Races 13 races
 - Distances Sprint, Ultra, 5km, 10km, Olympic
 
Event summary
Participants can choose from a variety of race distances, including six Olympic distance events such as Triathlon, RunBikeRun, SwimBike, SwimRun, a 1640-yard Swim, and a 10K Run, as well as six Sprint distance events featuring Triathlon, RunBikeRun, SwimBike, SwimRun, a 400-yard Swim, and a 5K Run. With registration expected to be between 1500 and 2000 athletes, this year's Cal Tri serves as the National Championship Race, promising an inspiring atmosphere filled with camaraderie and competition. Don't miss this chance to experience the thrill of triathlon against the stunning backdrop of Newport Beach!
Organiser's Description
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. Disneyland Park & California Adventure Park. [https://disneyland.disney.go.com/] Balboa Island Ferry. [https://www.balboapark.org/] Newport Beach. [https://www.visitnewportbeach.com/]
AIRPORT. John Wayne (SNA) [https://www.ocair.com/]
AIR TEMPERATURE (AVG). 60 F / 73 F [https://weatherspark.com/d/1878/11/6/Average-Weather-on-November-6-in-Newport-Beach-California-United-States]
WATER TEMPERATURE (AVG). 65 F. Wetsuit legal. Use the 20% CALTRI2025 discount code at blueseventy. Note: Fusion wetsuits not eligible for discount.
Races
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Sprint Triathlon
Incl. $5.73 Fee & T-Shirt
Sun 1st November 2026 (7:00AM PST)
$84.59
OPENS TOMORROW - 
            
Olympic Triathlon
Incl. $5.73 Fee & T-Shirt
Sun 1st November 2026 (7:20AM PST)
$84.59
OPENS TOMORROW - 
            
Sprint RunBikeRun (5km Run, 13km Bike, 5km Run)
Incl. $5.73 Fee & T-Shirt
Sun 1st November 2026 (7:00AM PST)
$84.59
OPENS TOMORROW - 
            
Sprint SwimBike
Incl. $5.73 Fee & T-Shirt
Sun 1st November 2026 (7:00AM PST)
$84.59
OPENS TOMORROW400 yard swim + 9 mile bike - 
            
Sprint SwimRun
Incl. $5.73 Fee & T-Shirt
Sun 1st November 2026 (7:00AM PST)
$84.59
OPENS TOMORROW400 yard swim + 5K run - 
            
Sprint Swim (400 Yards)
Incl. $2.43 Fee & T-Shirt
Sun 1st November 2026 (7:00AM PST)
$26.29
OPENS TOMORROW - 
            
5k
Incl. $2.43 Fee & T-Shirt
Sun 1st November 2026 (7:00AM PST)
$26.29
OPENS TOMORROW - 
            
Olympic RunBikeRun (5km Run, 39km Bike, 10km Run)
Incl. $5.73 Fee & T-Shirt
Sun 1st November 2026 (7:20AM PST)
$84.59
OPENS TOMORROW - 
            
Olympic SwimBike
Incl. $5.73 Fee & T-Shirt
Sun 1st November 2026 (7:20AM PST)
$84.59
OPENS TOMORROW.93 mile swim + 24.8 mile bike - 
            
Olympic SwimRun
Incl. $5.73 Fee & T-Shirt
Sun 1st November 2026 (7:20AM PST)
$84.59
OPENS TOMORROW.93 mile swim + 10K run - 
            
Olympic Swim (1640 Yards)
Incl. $2.43 Fee & T-Shirt
Sun 1st November 2026 (7:20AM PST)
$26.29
OPENS TOMORROW - 
            
10k
Incl. $2.43 Fee & T-Shirt
Sun 1st November 2026 (7:20AM PST)
$26.29
OPENS TOMORROW - 
            
Sponsor - 10x10 Tent
Incl. $26.00 Fee
Sun 1st November 2026 (7:00AM PST)
$526.00
OPENS TOMORROW10x10 Vendor Tent (other tent sizes available upon request) 1 Preferred Parking Spot PA Announcements Throughout The Event 
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Newport Dunes Waterfront Resort & Marina - (Parking 10 Dollars), 1131 Back Bay Dr, Newport Beach, 92660, CA, United States
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2026 Optimism Cal Tri Newport Dunes - 11.1.26