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North Carolina Triathlon Calendar 2026-2027
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Explore the best triathlons in North Carolina for 2026-2027! Our updated list features 31 exciting races across the region. Find your next race in North Carolina below and join the running community at these great events!
February 2026
Kick off the multisport season at the Northeast Park Duathlon in Gibsonville, NC on Feb 28, 2026. Sprint through a quick run bike run course solo or with a relay team and earn a custom beanie to mark your finish.
March 2026
A memorial sprint triathlon held the weekend after the organizer's father's birthday with in person races in Morganton NC and a mainly virtual option. Distances are 0.5 mile swim 12.4 miles bike and 3.1 miles run.
Kick off the 2026 North Carolina Triathlon Series in Wilmington at UNCW with a sprint tri featuring a 300 yard pool swim, 12 mile bike and 5K run. Individual, relay and aquabike entries welcome for racers of all levels.
April 2026
Join the Pinehurst Triathlon Festival on April 11 for sprint and international distances around scenic Lake Pinehurst, with individual, relay and aquabike options. Fast courses, friendly vibes, and a longstanding race tradition.
Race at Belews Lake on April 18, 2026 at Carolina Marina in Stokesdale NC. Sprint triathlon, sprint duathlon, aquabike and virtual time trial options deliver fast friendly multisport racing in the Trivium series.
Join the Belews Lake Sprint Distance Triathlon at Carolina Marina in Stokesdale NC on April 18, 2026. Choose triathlon, duathlon, or aquabike and enjoy a scenic lake swim, rolling bike loops, and a finisher shirt and medal.
Tackle the Hanging Man Triathlon, a rugged course around Hanging Rock State Park with a 30 mile bike climb, multiple lake swims and a final Dan River swim. Entry limited to experienced athletes with a recent 70.3 or 140.6 result.
Join Cal Tri Charlotte at Lake Norman State Park on April 19, 2026 for a day of Olympic, Sprint and Youth Sprint multisport races across swim, bike and run distances. Wetsuits are recommended for the cool 69 F water and options suit every level.
Take on the Lake Norman State Park Sprint on April 25, 2026 in Troutman NC with a 750 meter swim, 18 mile bike and 5K run. Enjoy scenic lakefront racing, on site parking, and options for individual, relay, and aquabike entries available.
May 2026
Take on the White Lake Pro Am Half Triathlon in White Lake North Carolina on May 2, 2026. Swim 1.2 miles in the lake, ride a fast 56 mile two loop bike course and finish with a flat 13.1 mile run at Goldston's Beach.
Take on the White Lake Spring International and Sprint triathlons on the white sandy shore of The Grand Regal at Goldston's Beach. Choose Sprint or International distances solo or as a relay and soak up beachfront fun with food and family activities.
Start your summer evenings with the Brick Endurance Sprint Triathlon at Rolling View State Park in Durham. Short swim, bike and run legs make this midweek race ideal for beginners and fast tune ups, part of a four week evening series.
Push your limits at the Triangle Sprint & Mini Sprint on May 30, 2026 at Harris County Park in New Hill, NC. Choose a Sprint with individual, relay or aquabike options or tackle the Mini Sprint for a fast, fun race day.
Uwharrie 12 Hour Adventure Race 2026: Push through hiking, mountain biking, and paddling at Morrow Mountain in a day to night endurance challenge, solo or with a small team. Expect rugged routes, limited boat rentals, and mandatory lights and safety..
She Tris Sprint Triathlon at Harris YMCA in South Charlotte is a women only sprint featuring a 200 yard swim, 8 mile bike and 2 mile run. Pick individual, relay, aquathlon, duathlon or virtual and celebrate at the finish.
Join Brick Endurance Summer Triathlon Series #2 on Wednesday June 17, 2026 at Rolling View State Park in Durham. This friendly evening sprint tri features a short swim, flat bike and park run perfect for all levels.
A sprint triathlon at Lake Cammack Park in Burlington, North Carolina on June 20, 2026, featuring a lake swim, a bike through the rolling hills of Alamance County, and a run on a lakeside trail.
July 2026
Smiley Sprint Triathlon in Clemmons on July 26 offers a friendly sprint tri with a 300 m swim, 12 mile bike and 5K run. Proceeds support local causes including brain cancer initiatives, with post race food, medals and live music.
Join Brick Endurance Summer Triathlon Series #3, a sprint triathlon at Rolling View State Park in Durham on Wednesday, July 29, 2026. Swim 400 yards, bike a flat fast 11 mile out and back, then finish with a scenic 2 mile run in the park.