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2026 Optimism Cal Tri Newport Dunes - 11.1.26

November 1, 2026 Newport Beach, CA 92660 US

Saturday, October 31, 2026

TIME (PDT)ACTIVITYLOCATIONNOTES
7:30 AMSwim & Coaching Clinic

Newport Dunes Waterfront Resort & Marina 
1131 Back Bay Dr
Newport Beach, CA US 92660

Parking: $15 in Resort or Free along Back Bay Drive
9:00 AMCaptain's Meeting & Saturday Volunteers 

 

11:00 AMOptional : Packet Pick Up & Bike Drop-Off OpensNewport Dunes Waterfront Resort & Marina

Note: You will need a Photo ID to pick up your packet.

4:00 PM Packet Pick Up & Bike Drop-Off Closes Security will be in place Saturday through Sunday morning to secure bikes.
6:50 AMSwim Warm-Up - Sprint Events  
7:05 AMTransition Area Closes & Head To Start - Olympic Events  
7:10 AMSwim Warm-Up - Olympic Events  

 

Sunday, November 1, 2026

TIME (PST)ACTIVITYLOCATIONNOTES
5:00 AMStaff & Volunteers Arrive

Newport Dunes Waterfront Resort & Marina 
1131 Back Bay Dr
Newport Beach, CA US 92660

Parking: $15

 
6:00 AMAthlete Packet Pickup & Transition Area Open 

Only Athletes With Wristbands Are Allowed In Transition Area


Only Bikes With Stickers On Top Tube Are Allowed In Transition Area

 

6:40 AMAthlete Packet Pickup Closes  
6:45 AMTransition Area Closes & Head To Start- Sprint Events  
6:50 AMSwim Warm-Up - Sprint Events  
7:00 AM

Start - Sprint Events

Triathlon, RunBikeRun, SwimRun, SwimBike, Swim & 5K

 

Events With A Swim Discipline Begin At Swim Start


Run & RunBikeRun Events Begin At Cal Tri Events Finish Arch

7:05 AMTransition Area Closes & Head To Start - Olympic Events  
7:10 AMSwim Warm-Up - Olympic Events  
7:20 AMSwim Cut Off Time - Sprint Athletes  
7:20 AM

Start - Olympic Events 

Triathlon, RunBikeRun, SwimRun, SwimBike, Swim & 10K

 

Events With A Swim Discipline Begin At Swim Start


Run & RunBikeRun Events Begin At Cal Tri Events Finish Arch

8:10 AMSwim Cut Off Time - Olympic Athletes  
8:30 AMSprint Awards - Overall Top 3 M/F/NBFinish Line Area

The awards schedule may vary.

Athletes must remain at the awards presentation area until their event is presented to remain eligible for awards. Athletes who depart the race early are no longer eligible for awards even if awards are delay.

10:00 AMBike Cut Off Time - All Athletes  
10:20 AMOlympic Awards - Overall Top 3 M/F/NBFinish Line Area

The awards schedule may vary.

Athletes must remain at the awards presentation area until their event is presented to remain eligible for awards. Athletes who depart the race early are no longer eligible for awards even if awards are delay.

11:30 PMFinish Cut Off Time - All Athletes  


 

 

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