Cal Tri DFW

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2026
Cal Tri DFW returns Sept 27, 2026 at Ray Roberts Lake State Park with a full slate of Sprint and Olympic triathlon plus swim and run only options. Family friendly youth races are free and wetsuits are permitted for the warm lake swim.
Sun 27 Sep 2026
Sprint Swim (400 Yards) Olympic Swim (1640 Yards) Olympic Runbikerun (5km R... Sprint Runbikerun (5km Ru...

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Event overview

The 2026 Cal Tri DFW is scheduled for September 27, 2026. The event program lists 18 event options: six Olympic-distance events, six Sprint-distance events, and six Youth Sprint events. Triathlon is defined as swim + bike + run; the organizer notes that swim and run distances are standard while bike distances can vary by race. Youth events are listed as free for ages 7-17 and several youth events show 25 spots available.

Several adult events are listed with prices: many multisport events show a price of $84.59 (including a $5.73 fee). Swim-only and run-only distances such as the 400 yard swim, 1640 yard swim, 5K, and 10K are listed with a price of $26.29 (including a $2.43 fee). A sponsor 10x10 tent option is listed at $526 (including a $26 fee).

Key event formats and example distances:

  • Sprint RunBikeRun: 5 km run, 20 km bike, 5 km run
  • Olympic RunBikeRun: 5 km run, 40 km bike, 10 km run
  • Sprint Swim: 400 yards
  • Olympic Swim: 1640 yards
  • 5K and 10K runs

Location and conditions

The event location is Ray Roberts Lake State Park - Johnson Branch, 100 PW 4153, Valley View, TX 76272. The page lists Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) as the nearest major airport. Average water temperature is listed as 75 F, and wetsuits are noted as legal. Air temperature is listed as 67 F to 88 F. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

10 km
10k
5 km
5 km
Olympic Runbikerun (5km Run, 40km Bike, 10km Run)
5 km
Sprint Runbikerun (5km Run, 20km Bike, 5km Run)
5 km
Youth Sprint 5k
5 km
Youth Sprint Runbikerun (5km Run, 23.5km Bike, 5km Run)
Olympic Swim (1640 Yards)
Sprint Swim (400 Yards)
Olympic Swimbike
Olympic Swimrun
Olympic Triathlon
Sponsor - 10x10 Tent
Sprint Swimbike
Sprint Swimrun
Sprint Triathlon
Youth Sprint Swim
Youth Sprint Swimbike
Youth Sprint Swimrun
Youth Sprint Triathlon

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