Upcoming Triathlons in North Carolina

Endurance Grid lists 26 triathlons in North Carolina, from August 2026 to July 2027 across 21 cities.

26
Races
21
Cities

The lay of the land

Triathlon Races in North Carolina

The triathlon race calendar in North Carolina is busiest in August, September, and May, with races most often in Clemmons, Wilmington, Chapel Hill, and Concord.

What a triathlon is

A triathlon is three sports in one race — swim, then bike, then run, back to back, with two timed transitions in between. The sprint distance — a 750m swim, 20K bike, and 5K run — makes the sport more accessible than most people think.

The swim start is exciting and chaotic but finds a rhythm fast; the bike course is usually quiet; the run brings the crowds and the finish line. Beyond fitness, the transitions between disciplines are their own skill.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

How many triathlons are in North Carolina?+
Endurance Grid's Race Calendar lists 26 upcoming triathlons in North Carolina across 21 cities, from August 2026 to July 2027.
What triathlon distances are offered in North Carolina?+
Triathlons in North Carolina include 70.3, Olympic, and Sprint distances.
When is triathlon season in North Carolina?+
Triathlon season in North Carolina runs spring through fall — the warmer months when open water is race-ready. Of the upcoming triathlons on Endurance Grid's Race Calendar, the most are in August and September.
Which North Carolina cities have triathlons?+
Triathlons in North Carolina are held in White Lake, Clemmons, New Hill, Wilmington, Cape Carteret, Chapel Hill, Concord, Danbury, Davidson, and Durham, plus 11 other cities.

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