Cal Tri La Crema
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Event details
The 2026 Cal Tri La Crema takes place on Sunday, June 28, 2026 in Guerneville, California. The race offers seven event options: three Olympic-distance events (Triathlon, SwimBike, and a 1640 yards swim) and four Sprint-distance events (Triathlon, SwimBike, a 400 yards swim, and a 5K run). Most events start at Johnson's Beach; the 5K starts and ends at La Crema Estate at Saralee’s Vineyard. Event entries listed on the organizer pages are open to adults 18+ for the competitive events. Athletes aged 21+ may receive a complimentary wine pour after the race.
Distances
- 1640 yards (Olympic swim)
- 400 yards (Sprint swim)
- 5K (run)
Location and logistics
The swim portion occurs in the Russian River at Johnson's Beach. The course includes a bike section along River Road and a run through the La Crema Estate at Saralee’s Vineyard. Transition areas are listed as Transition 1 - Johnson's Beach and Transition 2 - La Crema Estate at Saralee’s Vineyard. A parking map and traffic control plan are provided by the organizers.
Practical details from the event page include the nearby airport - Charles M. Schulz–Sonoma County Airport (STS) - and average conditions: air temperature ranges listed as 55 F to 89 F, and water temperature around 72 F with wetsuit use allowed. The organizer also notes free race transfers, deferrals, and participant transfers available as late as the day before the race. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.