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 34 exciting races across the region. Find your next race in North Carolina below and join the running community at these great events!
September 2026
An all women sprint triathlon and related youth, relay, aquathlon, duathlon and virtual events at Huntersville Family Fitness & Aquatics on September 27, 2026. The main course is a 250 yard swim, 8 mile bike and 2 mile run.
October 2026
Sandling Beach Triathlon Festival is on October 3, 2026 at Sandling Beach State Recreation Area in Wake Forest, NC. It hosts Sprint and International races as the Final Round of the 2026 North Carolina Triathlon Series with Individual, Relay and Aqua..
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.
Cal Tri Charlotte on October 10 2026 at Lake Norman State Park features twelve race options across Sprint and Olympic distances, including triathlons, swim races, and run-bike-run formats. Average water temperature is about 69 F.
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 features a beachside swim in the Cape Fear River, a largely flat bike route, and a mostly flat run finishing by the Battleship North Carolina. The race is scheduled for October 17, 2026 and registration is so..
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
Azalea Sprint Triathlon in Wilmington, NC opens the 2027 North Carolina Triathlon Series with Individual, Relay, and Aquabike options and specified registration windows and fees.
April 2027
A round of the North Carolina Triathlon Series at Pinehurst Marina featuring international and sprint triathlons, aquabike races, and relay options. The course uses Lake Pinehurst for the swim and local roads for the bike and run.
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.
A sprint triathlon at Lake Norman State Park on April 24, 2027, serving as Round 3 of the North Carolina Triathlon Series. Individual, relay, and aquabike entries are offered and parking is adjacent to the race site.
Round 5 of the North Carolina Triathlon Series at The Grand Regal on Goldston's Beach in White Lake, NC, featuring International and Sprint triathlon formats with individual, relay, and aqua-bike options.
A one-day triathlon at Harris County Park in New Hill, NC on May 29, 2027 featuring Sprint races, a Mini Sprint for athletes new to open-water swimming, and a Super Mini youth race for ages 7 to 10. Registration runs Nov 1 to Dec 31, 2026.