2026 Optimism Cal Tri Newport Dunes - 11.1.26
Date and time
Saturday, October 31, 2026 · 7:00 PM
Location
Newport Dunes Waterfront Resort & Marina - (Parking 10 Dollars), Newport Beach, CA
Date and time
Saturday, October 31, 2026 · 7:00 PM
Location
Newport Dunes Waterfront Resort & Marina - (Parking 10 Dollars), Newport Beach, CA
Date and time
Saturday, October 31, 2026 · 7:00 PM
Location
Newport Dunes Waterfront Resort & Marina - (Parking 10 Dollars), Newport Beach, CA
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.
31.4 mi
5K
3.0 mi
1497 m
6.0 mi