Grit Races

10/26/2026

🔥🐦‍🔥 Why Apply?
Join a supportive community that’s passionate about growing multisport in Northeast Ohio!

Who Should Apply:
💥 Athletes who love encouraging others and building community
💥 People excited to share their multisport journey and inspire new racers
💥 Individuals who bring positive energy to group events and race day
💥 Athletes who enjoy being involved, showing up, and representing the Grit Races mission
💥 Community‑minded leaders who want to help grow multisport in our region

📅 Applications open November 1, 2026!

👉 Visit the Ambassador section on the Grit Races website for full details.

10/23/2026

🔥🐦‍🔥 Don’t just take our word for it — hear it straight from our Ambassadors!
Their experiences, their community, their grit… it’s what makes this program special.

📅 Applications open November 1, 2026!

👉 Head to the Ambassador section on the Grit Races website for full details.

10/22/2026

Tri CLE makes the list again!!

What makes this race so special? Come experience it yourself in August 2027!!!

Registration will open at the beginning of the year!!

50 states. 50 races. These are the best of the best on the tri scene.
We gathered participation numbers by letting triathletes "vote" with their registrations - and the results range from huge city events to packed small-town races.
Head to the link in the comments to see the results, and let us know which race you would love to see on this list!

10/20/2026

🔥🐦‍🔥 Get ready to — Ambassador style!

The 2027 Grit Races Ambassador Application opens November 1st!

We’re looking for passionate, community‑driven athletes to represent Grit Races next season. Whether you’re new to triathlon or a seasoned multisport racer, this is your chance to share your love of swim‑bike‑run and inspire others to join the fun.

Who we’re looking for:
✅ New or experienced multisport athletes
✅ Positive, enthusiastic, and community‑minded individuals

Why you should apply:
🏊 Be part of an amazing multisport community
🚴 Represent Grit Races and help grow multisport
🏃 Exclusive Ambassador swag + a free race entry

📅 Applications open on November 1, 2026!

10/01/2026

🐦‍🔥 Save the Dates! 🐦‍🔥

We know many of you are already mapping out your 2027 racing season, so now’s the perfect time to lock in these Grit Races dates:

Huntington Sprint Triathlon
📅 Sunday, June 27th
📍 Huntington Beach | Bay Village, Ohio

Tri CLE
📅 Sunday, August 15th
📍 Edgewater Park | Cleveland, Ohio

Registration will open in 2027! Stay tuned!

We can’t wait to see you racing with us next year!

— Mel, Jay, Nat, Jess

09/28/2026

As you start to transition from your triathlon racing season to your off-season, our team wants to say a HUGE thank you for racing with Grit this year! 💙

Your support means everything to us. We’re already looking ahead and can’t wait to keep delivering a top‑notch multisport experience for you in the seasons to come.

Stay tuned — 2027 race dates are on the way! 🔥🐦‍🔥

— Mel, Jay, Nat, Jess

09/21/2026

📰 Did you see the headlines?

Tri CLE just earned the spotlight in Triathlete Magazine’s list of the 50 Best Triathlons in the USA — one in every state!

From iconic bucket‑list races to beginner‑friendly pool sprints, this list highlights the top swim‑bike‑run events across the country… and Tri CLE took the win for Ohio 🏆

Honestly, it’s no surprise — YOU make this race an unbelievable experience. Your energy, your grit, your Cleveland pride… it all shows up on race day.

Want to see the full list?
🔗 https://www.triathlete.com/events/50-best-triathlons-in-the-usa-one-in-every-state/

08/18/2026

🎉 Post‑Race Social is TOMORROW! 🎉

📅 Wednesday, August 19th
🕕 6:00–8:00 PM
📍 Masthead Brewing Co.

Come hang out with fellow participants, volunteers, our team, and several Tri CLE Ambassadors as we relive race‑day memories and celebrate an incredible weekend together. It’s the perfect chance to connect, share stories, and soak in those post‑race vibes.



📸Kim Karbon Photography

08/18/2026

📸 Check out the 2026 Tri CLE race photos!

Huge thank‑you to our photographers for capturing all your race‑day moments — from the start line grit to the finish line glory!

More photos will be uploaded throughout the week as our photographers work through thousands of images. Thanks for your patience while they sort and upload everything!

🔗 Download photos at
https://bit.ly/TriCLEPhotos

📸 Kim Karbon Photography BehrART GViper Photography