North Carolina
North Carolina Triathlon Calendar 2026-2027
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Explore the best triathlons in North Carolina for 2026-2027! Our updated list features 22 exciting races across the region. Find your next race in North Carolina below and join the running community at these great events!
September 2026
A 12 hour, 40-mile adventure race at Lake James State Park near Linville Gorge on September 19, 2026. Teams of one to four navigate trails, bushwhack, bike, and paddle to collect unmanned checkpoint punches.
Navigate the Broad River Greenway using GPS coordinates in an adventure race featuring land navigation and an optional paddling component for individuals and teams.
Sprint triathlon at Wrightsville Beach on 09/26/2026 with a 1200 m swim, 11 mile bike and 5K run; individual, relay, aquabike and youth divisions.
All women sprint triathlon in Huntersville NC with a 250 yard swim, 8 mile bike and 2 mile run, plus youth, duathlon, aquathlon and virtual options.
October 2026
A triathlon festival on October 3, 2026 at Sandling Beach State Recreation Area serving as the final round of the 2026 North Carolina Triathlon Series.
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A full day of multisport racing at Lake Brandt Marina in Greensboro, NC on October 3, 2026, with morning on road triathlon and duathlon followed by an off road triathlon and a Double Trouble award for completing both races.
A multi-option triathlon weekend on October 10, 2026 at Lake Norman State Park with sprint and Olympic swim bike and run events plus 5K and 10K runs.
An all-women sprint triathlon at UNC Wellness Center Meadowmont featuring a 250-yard pool swim, a road bike loop through Meadowmont, and an out-and-back run. Relay, aquathlon, duathlon and virtual options are available.
IRONMAN 70.3 North Carolina in Wilmington offers a beach swim, a flat bike through nearby countryside and a run finishing by the Battleship North Carolina.
A five hour score adventure race in Huntersville NC where solo racers or teams up to four navigate checkpoints by bike and on foot.
February 2027
An indoor triathlon at The "GYM" Cape Carteret Aquatic & Wellness on February 27, 2027 featuring three 20 minute segments and small waves of eight participants, with donations supporting local high school swim teams.
March 2027
Opening race of the 2027 North Carolina Triathlon Series in Wilmington offering Individual, Relay and Aquabike entries with defined registration windows and fees.
April 2027
Triathlon and aquabike races in Pinehurst, NC on April 10, 2027, with international and sprint distances plus relay categories around Lake Pinehurst.
Triathlon race at Lake Norman State Park near Charlotte offering Olympic and Sprint swim, bike and run options plus 5K and 10K distances.
SwimRun Lake James mixes open-water swims and varied running terrain at Lake James State Park on April 24, 2027. Team and solo options are available over long (about 20 miles) and short (about 13 miles) courses.
Sprint triathlon at Lake Norman State Park near Troutman NC as Round 3 of the North Carolina Triathlon Series, with Individual, Relay and Aquabike divisions and set registration windows and fees.
May 2027
Half Iron triathlon at White Lake, NC on May 1, 2027 with a 1.2 mile swim, 56 mile bike and 13.1 mile run and pro, individual, relay and aquabike fields.
Day two of the White Lake Spring weekend features International and Sprint triathlon formats at The Grand Regal Resort at Goldston's Beach with Individual, Relay, and AquaBike options.
A multi-stage 50 Mile triathlon in Danbury, North Carolina featuring a 30 mile bike, multiple 500 yard lake swims, trail and ridge runs, and a final Dan River swim.