Upcoming Triathlons in North Carolina

Endurance Grid lists 20 triathlons in North Carolina, from November 2026 to October 2027 across 14 cities.

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Triathlon Races in North Carolina

The triathlon race calendar in North Carolina is busiest in May, April, and September, with races most often in Chapel Hill, Charlotte, Clemmons, and Pinehurst.

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

How many triathlons are in North Carolina?
Endurance Grid's Race Calendar lists 20 upcoming triathlons in North Carolina across 14 cities, from November 2026 to October 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 May and April.
Which North Carolina cities have triathlons?
Triathlons in North Carolina are held in White Lake, Cape Carteret, Chapel Hill, Charlotte, Clemmons, Danbury, Huntersville, New Hill, Pinehurst, and Statesville, plus 4 other cities.

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