2026 Cal Tri Culpeper

Free race transfers, deferrals & participant transfers as late as the day before the race.

Events

Beginner Friendly

8:00AM EDT 12:30PM EDT

Open to ages 18+.

8:20AM EDT 12:30PM EDT

Open to ages 18+.

8:00AM EDT 12:30PM EDT

Open to ages 7 - 17.

8:00AM EDT 12:30PM EDT

Open to ages 18+.

8:00AM EDT 12:30PM EDT

Open to ages 18+.

8:00AM EDT 12:30PM EDT

Open to ages 18+.

8:00AM EDT 12:30PM EDT

Open to ages 18+.

8:00AM EDT 12:30PM EDT

Open to ages 18+.

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2026 Cal Tri Culpeper - 4.26.26.
Culpeper's Mountain Run Lake Park, situated in north-central Virginia, is located between D.C./NOVA (75 miles), Richmond (90 miles) and Charlottesville (45 miles). Bring the whole family for a relaxing race-cation.

Location
Mountain Run Lake Park (Parking Free)
16283 J B Carpenter Jr Dr
Culpeper, VA US 22701

18 EVENT OPTIONS. 6 Olympic distance events (Triathlon, RunBikeRun, SwimBike, SwimRun, 1640 Yard Swim & 10K Run), 6 Sprint distance events (Triathlon, RunBikeRun, SwimBike, SwimRun, 400 yard Swim & 5K Run) and 6 Youth 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. Culpeper National Cemetery. Old House Vineyards. Museum Of Culpeper History.

AIRPORT. Dulles International Airport

AIR TEMPERATURE (AVG). 50 F / 71 F

WATER TEMPERATURE (AVG). 64 F. Wetsuit recommended.

Cal Tri Kids Race Free!

Calling all future Olympians, tri-tastic heroes, & adventure seekers aged 7-17! Cal Tri Events is making dreams come true again in 2026 by offering FREE racing for young athletes at the majority of races in our series! That’s right, kids can splash, pedal, & stride their way to glory in a variety of exciting formats, including:

Triathlon: Conquer the swim, bike, & run course like a true multisport champion.
RunBikeRun: Unleash your inner cheetah & take charge of the terrain.
SwimBike: Master the power of water & wheels in this dynamic challenge.
SwimRun: Test your amphibious skills on land & sea.
400 Yard Swim: Conquer the water & showcase your aquatic prowess.
5K Run: Unleash your inner cheetah & take charge of the terrain.

This free-to-race initiative wouldn’t be possible without the generous support of our local and national sponsors and public-private partnerships. Now, we’re calling on YOU to spread the word!

Bring Cal Tri To Your Community

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