Our team is working on the permitting process and anticipates Tri CLE registration opening in January 2027. Stay tuned to our social media and your inbox.

Tri CLE offers a triathlon, duathlon (run-bike-run) or aquabike (swim-bike) over 3 distances. Relay team options are also available.

• Super Sprint - 250M swim/ 8 Mi Bike / 1.8 Mi Run
• Sprint - 750M swim / 12 Mi Bike / 5k Run
• Olympic - 1500M swim /24 Mi Bike / 10k Run

The Race Directors elect to sanction the race through USAT for various reasons. The largest being a defined set of rules to guide athletes and ensure a safe and enjoyable race. USAT also provides insurance coverage should an incident occur.

All participants should know the racing rules. To review the rules, click this link.

• Yes, you need a USA Triathlon membership to register for the race.
• When registering, you will be prompted to enter your existing membership number or purchase a membership. USAT offers various options, from a one-day pass to full memberships. The pricing varies and is controlled by USAT.  
• Visit USA Triathlon for membership details.

Yes, Participants can have someone else pick up their race packet & drop off their bike. However, the person picking up the packet must have a copy of the athlete’s ID and written verification from the athlete that the individual picking up the packet is authorized to do so.

• Tri CLE has a no-refund, no-bib-transfer policy.
• If you cannot race, you can receive 75% of your entry fee as credit toward the 2028 Tri CLE Rock Roll Run event. To receive this credit, I have to contact Customer Service by midnight on July 31, 2027. Email info@gritraces.com
• (The 2028 credit cannot be rolled over to a future year. It must be used for the 2028 race)
• You can purchase third-party insurance during the registration process. FanShield Insurance

All athletes who are racing a triathlon need to have the following in order to race Tri CLE:

• SWIM |  1 pair of swim goggles

• BIKE | Any bike the athlete is comfortable riding, is in good working order, and meets USAT guidelines. A certified bike helmet (check to make sure there is a sticker inside stating CPSC, ATSM, EN1078 or Snell).

• RUN | A pair of running shoes

OTHER SUGGESTED ITEMS: Appropriate attire, a bottle or two of water, sunglasses, a hat, sunscreen, and any nutrition/food you plan to consume during the race.

Fancy, expensive equipment isn't necessary!

It is not mandatory to pick up your packet or drop off your bike on Saturday, August 14, 2027. However, it is highly suggested. This will allow you to get familiar with the race layout and make race morning less stressful.

Yes, a participant must be 13 years old by December 31, 2027, to race.

Results will be available at kiosks in the finish line area and on our Race Day App provided by our timing company, Advanced Sports Timing.

2026 Race Results

Information on the 2026 app:  
🔗 https://bit.ly/2026TriCLEApp
Or find the RTRT.me app in the App Store.

Yes, a combination of Cleveland Metroparks police and private security keeps watch over the race site 24/7, from setup through post-race, including overnight.

There are no specific time cut-offs; however, there are timing details to be aware of.

• The bike course will open to vehicle traffic as soon as the course is clear of athletes.
• The race closes at 12:00 PM. Any athletes on the course at that time will be asked to move to the sidewalks and paths. Athletes can continue at their own risk and will not be supported by staff and volunteers.
• Music, announcements, and the finish line celebration will stop, and site breakdown will begin at 12:00 PM.

• This race abides by the USA Triathlon Multisport Rules.
• If the water temperature is up to 78°F, wetsuits are permitted, and participants are eligible for Age Group Awards.
• If the water temperature on race morning measures between 78.1°F and 83.9°F, the race will be wetsuit optional, and athletes who choose to wear a wetsuit will not be eligible for Age Group awards.
• If the water temperature is in this range and you choose to wear a wetsuit, you will start after the non-wetsuit swimmers.
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Yes, Grit Races takes water quality very seriously and works with the Northeast Ohio Sewer District to test water quality during the week leading up to the Tri CLE.

If quality is unsatisfactory, athletes will be notified before or on race morning.

Should the swim be canceled, the race will become a duathlon.

No! Absolutely no audio devices are allowed on course. Cell phones are permitted for data tracking only. Use of a phone for making/receiving calls/texts, taking photos, and playing music is strictly prohibited and could result in disqualification.

• Tri CLE is a USA Triathlon-sanctioned event and operates in full accordance with official USAT regulations.
• Access the full USA Triathlon Rulebook here: https://www.usatriathlon.org/multisport/rules

Our Customer Service inbox is the best place to reach our team.

Please email info@gritraces.com.