Make 2026 The Year You Race Local. Here Are 8 Triathlons We Love.

We are thrilled to be featured in Triathlete Magazine’s latest guide, “Make 2026 The Year You Race Local: 8 Triathlons We Love.”

Coming on the heels of being voted the #1 Best Sprint Triathlon in the Nation by USA TODAY readers, Triathlete editors have officially added Tri CLE to their national "must-race" list. Highlighting our iconic course through downtown Cleveland and the shores of Lake Erie, Associate Editor Rebekah Brately notes that Tri CLE offers a "race like no other" with landmark views and an incredible community atmosphere.

Whether you are a beginner looking for a welcoming super-sprint or a veteran athlete chasing an Olympic-distance PR, national experts agree: Tri CLE is a standout destination on the 2026 race calendar.