Newport Beach, CA | Sunday, November 1, 2026TriathlonRegistration Open
2026 Optimism Cal Tri Newport Dunes - 11.1.26. Started in 1978 as the Human Race Triathlon, Cal Tri Newport Dunes is the longest running triathlon in the world operating from the same location. Also started in 1978 was the Ironman World Championship Triathlon Oahu but it moved to Kailua-Kona, Hawaii in 1981. This serves as the Cal Tri Events National Championship Race with registration in the 1500-2000 range. 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. Balboa Island Ferry. Newport Beach. AIRPORT. John Wayne (SNA) AIR TEMPERATURE (AVG). 60 F / 73 F WATER TEMPERATURE (AVG). 65 F. Wetsuit legal. Use the 20% 2026CALTRI discount code at blueseventy. Note: Fusion wetsuits not eligible for discount.
Available Distances
Awards & Prizes
Participant Giveaway
Sprint Triathlon: T-Shirt
50.5K: T-Shirt
Sprint RunBikeRun (5km run, 13km bike, 5km run): T-Shirt
Sprint SwimBike: T-Shirt
Sprint SwimRun: T-Shirt
400 Yards: T-Shirt
3 Miles: T-Shirt
Olympic RunBikeRun (5km run, 39km bike, 10km run): T-Shirt
Olympic SwimBike: T-Shirt
Olympic SwimRun: T-Shirt
0.93 Miles: T-Shirt
6 Miles: T-Shirt
Registration & Pricing
Distance
Price
Opens
Closes
Sprint Triathlon
$78.86
Nov 5
Nov 7
$103.86
Nov 7
Apr 6
$128.86
Apr 6
May 4
$153.86
May 4
Sep 30
$178.86
Sep 30
Oct 26
$187.70
Oct 26
Nov 1
50.5K
$78.86
Nov 5
Past Results
3 Miles
Year
Finishers
Median Time
Fastest Time
2020
16
33:26
19:17
5K
Year
Finishers
Median Time
Fastest Time
2021
12
34:16
23:59
6 Miles
Year
Finishers
Median Time
Fastest Time
2020
11
53:19
47:05
Olympic Triathlon
Interested in this race?
Nov 7
$103.86
Nov 7
Apr 6
$128.86
Apr 6
May 4
$153.86
May 4
Sep 30
$178.86
Sep 30
Oct 26
$187.70
Oct 26
Nov 1
Sprint RunBikeRun (5km run, 13km bike, 5km run)
$78.86
Nov 5
Nov 7
$103.86
Nov 7
Apr 6
$128.86
Apr 6
May 4
$153.86
May 4
Sep 30
$178.86
Sep 30
Oct 26
$187.70
Oct 26
Nov 1
Sprint SwimBike
$78.86
Nov 5
Nov 7
$103.86
Nov 7
Apr 6
$128.86
Apr 6
May 4
$153.86
May 4
Sep 30
$178.86
Sep 30
Oct 26
$187.70
Oct 26
Nov 1
Sprint SwimRun
$78.86
Nov 5
Nov 7
$103.86
Nov 7
Apr 6
$128.86
Apr 6
May 4
$153.86
May 4
Sep 30
$178.86
Sep 30
Oct 26
$187.70
Oct 26
Nov 1
400 Yards
$23.86
Nov 5
Nov 7
$28.86
Nov 7
Apr 6
$33.86
Apr 6
May 4
$43.86
May 4
Sep 30
$53.86
Sep 30
Oct 26
$60.35
Oct 26
Nov 1
3 Miles
$23.86
Nov 5
Nov 7
$28.86
Nov 7
Apr 6
$33.86
Apr 6
May 4
$43.86
May 4
Sep 30
$53.86
Sep 30
Oct 26
$60.35
Oct 26
Nov 1
Olympic RunBikeRun (5km run, 39km bike, 10km run)
$78.86
Nov 5
Nov 7
$103.86
Nov 7
Apr 6
$128.86
Apr 6
May 4
$153.86
May 4
Sep 30
$178.86
Sep 30
Oct 26
$187.70
Oct 26
Nov 1
Olympic SwimBike
$78.86
Nov 5
Nov 7
$103.86
Nov 7
Apr 6
$128.86
Apr 6
May 4
$153.86
May 4
Sep 30
$178.86
Sep 30
Oct 26
$187.70
Oct 26
Nov 1
Olympic SwimRun
$78.86
Nov 5
Nov 7
$103.86
Nov 7
Apr 6
$128.86
Apr 6
May 4
$153.86
May 4
Sep 30
$178.86
Sep 30
Oct 26
$187.70
Oct 26
Nov 1
0.93 Miles
$23.86
Nov 5
Nov 7
$28.86
Nov 7
Apr 6
$33.86
Apr 6
May 4
$43.86
May 4
Sep 30
$53.86
Sep 30
Oct 26
$60.35
Oct 26
Nov 1
6 Miles
$23.86
Nov 5
Nov 7
$28.86
Nov 7
Apr 6
$33.86
Apr 6
May 4
$43.86
May 4
Sep 30
$53.86
Sep 30
Oct 26
$60.35
Oct 26
Nov 1
Sponsor - 10x10 Tent
$750.00
Nov 5
Nov 1
Schedule
SATURDAY SCHEDULE 7:30 AM - Athletica Swim & Coaching Clinic ( RSVP Required ) 9:00 AM - Captain's Meeting + Saturday Volunteer 11:00 AM - Packet Pick Up & Bike Drop-Off Opens (Suggested But Not Mandatory) @ Newport Dunes Waterfront Resort & Marina Note: You will need a Photo ID to pick up your packet. 4:00 PM - Adult Packet Pick Up & Bike Drop-Off Closes (Security in place Saturday through Sunday morning to secure bikes) SUNDAY SCHEDULE 5:00 AM - Staff & Voluntee