TriFind Race Director Summit
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TriFind Race Director Summit

Newport Beach, California, United States View on map
Oct 31, 2026 (America/Los_Angeles local time)
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About this race

The Future of Multisport Starts Here

The TriFind Multisport Race Director Conference brings together the industry’s most influential race directors and brand partners for an afternoon of insight, collaboration, and recognition.

With representatives from 1,600+ multisport races invited, this gathering is designed to deliver real data, actionable strategy, and meaningful connections that shape the future of endurance racing.

Who’s Invited

  • 900+ NGB races
  • 600+ Non-NGB races
  • Leading brands and sponsors seeking 2027 partnerships
  • Industry media and nonprofit leaders

Important Registration Information

This registration is intended for race directors attending the TriFind Race Director Summit.

Sponsors and brand partners are warmly invited to participate, but must register through the 2026 Optimism Cal Tri Newport Dunes race registration at the sponsor rate. 

This ensures sponsors receive the appropriate race weekend access, exposure, and activation opportunities, while allowing the summit sessions to remain focused on race director collaboration.

What You’ll Experience

2026 State of the Sport
A comprehensive look at participation trends, athlete behavior, and market outlook.

Actionable Research & Insights
Channel and consumer research presentations you can apply immediately to grow and strengthen your races.

Brand & Sponsor Engagement
Connect with companies actively seeking race partnerships and activation opportunities for 2027.

Race Director Awards
Honoring excellence and leadership in the industry, including:

  • Most Innovative Race
  • Most Collaborative Organization
  • Additional peer-recognized honors

Hosted & Emceed By
Bob Babbitt — Breakfast With Bob, the voice of endurance sports.

Registration & Giving Back

Introductory Registration: $100
100% of proceeds benefit the Challenged Athletes Foundation (CAF)

Your registration directly supports athletes with physical challenges, reinforcing the multisport community’s commitment to inclusion and impact.

Conference Hotel & Room Block

A limited block of hotel rooms is available at a discounted rate for attendees.

We strongly recommend booking early, as availability is limited and rooms are expected to sell out.

🔗 Reserve your discounted room here.

Exclusive Race Director Benefit

Registered race directors are invited to compete at no cost in the
 2026 Optimism Cal Tri Newport Dunes
 📅 November 1, 2026

The longest-running triathlon in the world operating continuously from the same venue - a chance to race, connect, and celebrate the sport alongside your peers.

Why Attend

  • Gain clarity on where the sport is headed
  • Learn what’s working and what’s next
  • Build relationships that power future races
  • Be recognized for the work you do
  • Give back to a cause that strengthens our community

Secure Your Spot

Limited capacity. Early registration recommended.

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Conference

Oct 31, 2026 Conference 1:00 PM
$100.00
Open

Typical race-day weather

Based on 7 years of Open-Meteo archive data for this event's race dates in Newport Beach, plus the 3 days either side.

Temp (°C)
Minimum temperature (race-week average) 12.8° / Maximum temperature (race-week average) 21.5°
Feels Like (°C)
Minimum feels like — heat index / wind chill (race-week average) 12.6° / Maximum feels like — heat index / wind chill (race-week average) 21.5°
Peak wind (km/h)
Strongest wind of the day (race-week average)
14.6
Precip (mm)
Precipitation over the day (race-week average)
0.1mm
Humidity
Mean relative humidity (race-week average)
72.6%
Sunrise
Sunrise at the start line on October 31, 2026 (PDT)
Sunset
Sunset at the start line on October 31, 2026 (PDT)
Daylight
Hours between sunrise and sunset on race day
10h 50m

The sun rises at 7:10 AM and sets at 6:00 PM local time (PDT) in Newport Beach on October 31, 2026 — 10h 50m of daylight.

Course

No course map published yet.

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  • Entries, prices, waves and inclusions — the event's official registration page
  • Temperature and humidity — Copernicus ERA5 reanalysis via Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0)
  • Elevation and terrain relief — Copernicus DEM GLO-90, ESA (CC BY 4.0)
  • Comparisons and counts — Race Discovery calendar, 6 Newport Beach events

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