Tri CLE is named as a favorite locally-owned race!
Tri CLE is mentioned in Triathlete Magazine, article - ‘Triathlete Readers Share their Favorite Locally-Owned Triathlon Races.’
Tri CLE: Named a "Must-Race" for 2026 by Triathlete Magazine!
Tri CLE is mentioned in Triathlete Magazine, as one of ‘The Best 2026 Sprint and Olympic Triathlons in the U.S.’
Tri CLE: A National "Must-Race" Destination for 2026!
Tri CLE is mentioned in Triathlete Magazine, yet again!
Hometown Hero: Adam Rosen Wins Tri CLE and Qualifies for Worlds!
Hometown athlete in the news!
Chafing the Dream: Cleveland Man Runs Triathlon in Jorts After Losing Bet.
Cleveland man races triathlon in jorts
Tri CLE in the spotlight
From zero to #1: How Cleveland’s Tri CLE Rock Roll Run became the nation’s best sprint triathlon”
Meet the Trumbull County child welfare supervisor leading local triathlon club
A Trumbull County child welfare advocate spends her off-hours training for triathlons
Tri CLE featured in Triathlete Magazine
Tri CLE is recognized as one of the biggest names in Triathlon
Tri CLE Featured in Triathlon News & Notes!
Tri CLE is mentioned in Triathlete Magazine’s News & Notes May 2025 edition
Press Releases
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Tri CLE Rock Roll Run and Play Gap Unite to Celebrate National Women’s Sports Week
June 12, 2025: In celebration of National Women’s Sports Week (June 23-29), two Cleveland-based and women-led organizations, Tri CLE Rock Roll Run and Play Gap, are proud to announce a new partnership that champions women in sports on and off the field.
Tri CLE Rock Roll Run Named Best Sprint Triathlon in USA TODAY’S 10BEST 2025 AWARDS
April 2, 2025: Tri CLE Rock Roll Run is proud to announce that it has been named the Best Sprint Triathlon by USA TODAY’S 10BEST Readers’ Choice Awards for 2025. This recognition places Tri CLE at the top of multisport events nationwide, highlighting the race’s exceptional course, community engagement, and impact in promoting triathlon accessibility.
February 21, 2025: Tri CLE Rock Roll Run is honored to announce its nomination for USA TODAY’s 10Best Readers’ Choice Awards in the Best Sprint Triathlon category. As a premier multisport event in Northeast Ohio, this recognition highlights Tri CLE’s commitment to providing an exceptional race experience for athletes of all levels.

