Cal Tri Walnut Creek

The 2025 Cal Tri Walnut Creek event, held at Walnut Creek Park in North Garden, VA, is known as the most challenging race in the Cal Tri Events series. Located just 13 miles from Charlottesville, it features 18 event options including Olympic and Sprint distance triathlons, RunBikeRun, SwimBike, SwimRun, and standalone swim and run races. The Olympic course is notably tough, with 2,000 feet of elevation gain on the bike and 520 feet on the trail run.

Youth athletes aged 7-17 can participate for free in various sprint formats. The event offers a welcoming atmosphere with post-race BBQ and is supported by local attractions like Monticello and nearby wineries. Wetsuits are prohibited due to warm water temperatures averaging 85°F. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.