2026 Optimism Cal Tri Newport Dunes - 11.1.26 | Newport Beach, CA, United States

About the Event

2026 Optimism Cal Tri Newport Dunes - 11.1.26 in Newport Beach, California, United States. This iconic race has been a part of the community since its inception in 1978 as the Human Race Triathlon and is now known as Cal Tri Newport Dunes. It's one of the few events that remain true to their original location and continue to grow each year. The race serves not only as a celebration but also as a testament to the enduring spirit of triathlon, attracting around 1500-2000 participants annually who come from all over to compete in this historic event.
On November 1st, the sun will rise on Newport Beach with an early morning chill that gradually turns into a perfect day for racing. The landscape is characterized by the Dunes Waterfront Resort and Marina, offering a picturesque setting right next to the Pacific Ocean. As runners gather at the starting line, they can feel the excitement in the air, knowing they are part of something special—a tradition that has stood the test of time.
Cal Tri Newport Dunes offers 12 unique race options across Olympic and Sprint distances. Each course is meticulously designed, providing a variety of challenges for participants. The terrain varies from firm to slightly soft trail conditions, adding an authentic touch to the experience. Runners will navigate through scenic routes that showcase the natural beauty of Newport Beach while also facing some elevation changes that test their endurance.
For those who opt for the 5K run or the Sprint distance races like SwimBikeRun and Triathlon, you can expect a course layout that seamlessly blends urban landscapes with coastal scenery. The start/finish area is set at the Dunes Waterfront Resort & Marina where runners will also find aid stations strategically placed to ensure they have access to water and support throughout their journey.
November in Newport Beach brings an average temperature of 15.9°C, a comfortable climate that allows for consistent performance without extreme conditions. Runners should prepare with layers as the day progresses from cooler mornings into warmer afternoons. The UV index is low during this time, making it ideal to enjoy direct sunlight while racing.

5K
3 Miles • Start: 07:00:00 • Fee: $23.86

Sponsor - 10x10 Tent
Start: 07:00:00 • Fee: $500.00

Sprint RunBikeRun (5km run, 13km bike, 5km run)
Start: 07:00:00 • Fee: $78.86

Sprint Swim (400 yards)
400 Yards • Start: 07:00:00 • Fee: $23.86

Sprint SwimBike
Start: 07:00:00 • Fee: $78.86

Sprint SwimRun
Start: 07:00:00 • Fee: $78.86

Sprint Triathlon
Start: 07:00:00 • Fee: $78.86

10K
6 Miles • Start: 07:20:00 • Fee: $23.86

Olympic RunBikeRun (5km run, 39km bike, 10km run)
Start: 07:20:00 • Fee: $78.86

Olympic Swim (1640 yards)
0.93 Miles • Start: 07:20:00 • Fee: $23.86

Olympic SwimBike
Start: 07:20:00 • Fee: $78.86

Olympic SwimRun
Start: 07:20:00 • Fee: $78.86

Olympic Triathlon
50.5K • Start: 07:20:00 • Fee: $78.86

For those interested in joining the race, registration can be done through https://runsignup.com/Race/CA/NewportBeach/2019CalTriEventsNewportDunes011319. Fees vary depending on the distance and include a 5K run at $23.86 or Sprint options like SwimBikeRun, SwimBike, and Triathlon for $78.86 each.
Race participants can pick up their bibs at the Dunes Waterfront Resort & Marina where parking is available for a fee of $10. The start address is Newport Dunes Waterfront Resort & Marina, and age requirements are typically 16 years or older. First-timers will find helpful tips and support from veteran runners who have made this event their annual tradition.
2026 Optimism Cal Tri Newport Dunes - 11.1.26 in Newport Beach, California, United States. It’s a race that matters because it stands as the longest running triathlon in the world, offering not just an athletic challenge but also a celebration of local community spirit and endurance.

Races Offered

5K

Nov 01, 2026

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Distance — 3 Miles

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07:00

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$23.86

Sponsor - 10x10 Tent

Nov 01, 2026

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Distance — Sponsor - 10x10 Tent

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Type — Running

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07:00

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$500.00

Sprint RunBikeRun (5km run, 13km bike, 5km run)

Nov 01, 2026

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Distance — Sprint RunBikeRun (5km run 13km bike 5km run)

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Type — Running

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07:00

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$78.86

Sprint Swim (400 yards)

Nov 01, 2026

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Distance — 400 Yards

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Type — Running

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07:00

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$23.86

Sprint SwimBike

Nov 01, 2026

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Distance — Sprint SwimBike

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Type — Running

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07:00

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$78.86

Sprint SwimRun

Nov 01, 2026

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Distance — Sprint SwimRun

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Type — Running

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07:00

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$78.86

Sprint Triathlon

Nov 01, 2026

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Distance — Sprint Triathlon

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Type — Running

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07:00

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$78.86

10K

Nov 01, 2026

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Distance — 6 Miles

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Type — Running

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07:20

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$23.86

Olympic RunBikeRun (5km run, 39km bike, 10km run)

Nov 01, 2026

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Distance — Olympic RunBikeRun (5km run 39km bike 10km run)

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Type — Running

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07:20

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$78.86

Olympic Swim (1640 yards)

Nov 01, 2026

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Distance — 0.93 Miles

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Type — Running

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07:20

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$23.86

Olympic SwimBike

Nov 01, 2026

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Distance — Olympic SwimBike

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Type — Running

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07:20

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$78.86

Olympic SwimRun

Nov 01, 2026

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Distance — Olympic SwimRun

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Type — Running

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07:20

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$78.86

Olympic Triathlon

Nov 01, 2026

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Distance — 50.5K

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Type — Running

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07:20

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$78.86

Weather History

These values represent the 3-year monthly averages for November in Newport Beach.

thermostat Temperature

11.8° / 20.1°

wb_sunny Feels like

10.1° / 18.4°

light_mode Avg sunshine hours

8h 40m

water_drop Avg rainfall

2.1 mm

ac_unit Avg snowfall

—

air Avg wind speed

7.4 km/h (Light breeze)

opacity Sweat loss rate

Moderate

terrain Course conditions

Firm and slightly soft

sunny Max UV Index

Low (2.0)

humidity_mid Humidity

70.2%

wb_twilight Sunrise

07:23

nightlight Sunset

17:48

About Newport Beach

Learn more about the host city, Newport Beach.

Newport Beach is a city famous for its lavish lifestyle and beautiful surroundings. Television enthusiasts will recognize the resemblance to the show The O.C., and not just by virtue of its location in Orange County, California. The American city has its share of "beautiful people" often with wealth to spare. Yet it's very possible to enjoy life in Newport Beach amongst the millionaires on a relatively low budget.

Hotels & Places to Stay

Race Results

Official finishing times from previous editions of 2026 Optimism Cal Tri Newport Dunes - 11.1.26.

Place	Name	Gender	Age	City	Time
🥇	Melissa Roulette	F	55	Phoenix, AZ	11:43.1
🥈	Chris Szabo	M	54	Phoenix, AZ	11:47.5
🥉	Sara Soleimani	F	34	MISSION VIEJO, CA	11:52.2
4	Ashley Fallon	F	33	Seal beach, CA	12:16.6

Place	Name	Gender	Age	City	Time
🥇	Marcus Alexander	M	54	Newport Beach, CA	19:17.3
🥈	Ricardo Tapia	M	18	Bellflower, CA	23:02.7
🥉	Toni McManus	F	53	Newport Beach, CA	24:38.8
4	Emily Kent	F	28	Beverly Hills, CA	27:45
5	Ethan Okumura	M	15	Laguna Woods, CA	28:20.1
6	R. Okumura	M	11	Laguna Woods, CA	28:26.7
7	Cheri Booth	F	47	New Albany, OH	30:33.6
8	John Nguyen	M	37	Los Angeles, CA	33:25.5
9	Dung Nguyen	M	67	Los Angeles, CA	33:26.3
10	Mateo Mikuljan	M	16	Glendora, CA	34:13.3
11	Natalie Camastra	F	32	North Hollywood, CA	35:18.2
12	Kym Talbert	F	52	Corona Del Mar, CA	35:58.5
13	Theresa Allen	F	53	Laguna Beach, CA	35:58.6
14	Michelle Wright	F	49	Fountain Valley, CA	36:01.4
15	Rahn Bailey	M	55	League City, TX	42:21
16	Theresa Truong	F	44	Los Angeles, CA	43:45.4

Place	Name	Gender	Age	City	Time
🥇	George Serbia	M	59	Irvine, CA	1:07:35.9
🥈	Robert Carter	M	41	Hermosa Beach, CA	1:14:37.9
🥉	Sian Bentson	F	32	manhattan beach, CA	1:22:35.6
4	Dana Tice	M	61	Fullerton, CA	1:37:25.7
5	Massoud Ghassemi	M	32	Irvine, CA	1:46:57.3
6	SERGIO VIANA GONÇALVES	M	43	RIO DE JANEIRO	1:49:38.7

Place	Name	Gender	Age	City	Time
🥇	Mike Long	M	56	Newport Beach, CA	1:26:48
🥈	David Pfannenstiel	M	34	Escondido, CA	1:27:38
🥉	Matt Struckmeyer	M	49	Santa Barbara, CA	1:27:57
4	Steven Burkett	M	30	Redondo Beach, CA	1:31:35
5	Emily Barnes	F	23	Berkeley, CA	1:33:26
6	Madeline Howell	F	23	Irvine, CA	1:37:14
7	Antone Kephart	M	58	Monrovia, CA	1:39:56
8	Gus Cortez	M	37	Lakewood, CA	1:41:03
9	Karen Bell	F	41	SAN CLEMENTE, CA	1:41:46
10	Natalie Barrad	F	53	Aliso Viejo, CA	1:42:22
11	Maya Bryson	F	43	San Diego, CA	1:43:59
12	Ted Krone	M	61	Long Beach, CA	1:48:52
13	Alex Mendoza	M	38	Whittier, CA	1:49:59
14	Jaime Berry	F	41	Long Beach, CA	1:56:39
15	N. Banos	M	12	cypress, CA	1:59:51
16	Chad Stinson	M	27	Los Angeles, CA	2:01:00
17	Manuel Ontaneda	M	38	Chino, CA	2:07:02
18	Robert Quinn	M	61	Irvine, CA	2:07:22
19	Kim Degen	F	43	Aliso Viejo, CA	2:09:46
20	Anonymous Anonymous	F	37	—	2:21:15
21	stephen hutchin	M	52	long beach, CA	2:31:18
22	Pat Shaffer	F	71	Fountain Valley, CA	2:43:59

Place	Name	Gender	Age	City	Time
🥇	Jeff Boleman	M	48	Newport Beach, CA	23:59
🥈	Charles Macias	M	27	Sherman Oaks, CA	24:36
🥉	Alexis Capozzi	F	29	Los Angeles, CA	27:53
4	Laura Kukta	F	48	Indian Wells, CA	29:02
5	Michelle Tobias	F	29	Arlington, VA	29:38
6	Samantha Sennett	F	46	Santa Barbara, CA	34:16
7	Stella Reid	F	13	Santa Barbara, CA	34:17
8	Angela Ng	F	66	Chino Hills, CA	34:31
9	Natalie Camastra	F	31	Pasadena, CA	34:33
10	Kelley Strope	F	52	Upland, CA	41:22
11	Frank Greth	M	49	Oceasnide, CA	47:04
12	Sherry Greth	F	44	oceanside, CA	47:04

Place	Name	Gender	Age	City	Time
🥇	Ashley Leeds	F	33	Costa Mesa, CA	27:28
🥈	Craig Macias	M	56	Mission Viejo, CA	32:32.6
🥉	Christian Macias	M	24	Mission Viejo, CA	32:59.1
4	Nicolle Strand	F	31	Philadelphia, PA	37:14.7
5	nathan gibson	M	41	Monrovia, CA	37:25.9
6	Erica Dixon	F	33	Philadelphia, PA	39:26.4
7	Bryan Felix	M	21	Compton, CA	46:22.5

Place	Name	Gender	Age	City	Time
🥇	Jason Lomheim	M	34	Fullerton, CA	2:06:24
🥈	jake steen	M	46	anaheim, CA	2:10:03
🥉	Chad La Tourette	M	30	San Francisco, CA	2:10:24
4	David Weisman	M	43	Los Angeles, CA	2:11:09
5	Cameron Chew	M	18	Shoreline, WA	2:13:10
6	Nick Goldston	M	29	Santa Monica, CA	2:15:06
7	SCOTT REUTTER	M	38	Newport Beach, CA	2:15:21
8	Todd Corley	M	39	Westlake Village, CA	2:15:50
9	Chris Donlon	M	38	Oceanside, CA	2:16:24
10	Tim Fier	M	58	Newport Beach, CA	2:17:36
11	Martin Anderson	M	27	Carlsbad, CA	2:19:00
12	Stephen Kukta	M	53	Indian Wells, CA	2:20:13
13	Daniel Kim	M	36	Los Angeles, CA	2:20:22
14	Tony Arreola	M	40	Irvine, CA	2:21:06
15	jon nicanor	M	39	Chino, CA	2:22:49
16	ron meskis	M	53	costa mesa, CA	2:23:37
17	Michael Sellers	M	39	irvine, CA	2:24:08
18	Lawrence Xia	M	27	Los Angeles, CA	2:24:31
19	Andrew Eichelberger	M	40	Oceanside, CA	2:24:32
20	Anson Lam	M	29	Los Angeles, CA	2:24:33
21	Marek Skoczen	M	51	Thousand Oaks, CA	2:25:31
22	Daniel Parker	M	20	Lake Forest, CA	2:25:47
23	Dominic Bulone	M	45	Corona del Mar, CA	2:26:12
24	Jason Yamanishi	M	35	Torrance, CA	2:26:25
25	Kyle Vestermark	M	49	Aliso Viejo, CA	2:27:19
26	Dominic MacIsaac	M	18	San Dimas, CA	2:28:54
27	Ricardo Cuevas	M	39	Downey, CA	2:29:39
28	Les Borsay	M	51	Los Angeles, CA	2:29:45
29	Nick Stephany	M	38	Redondo Beach, CA	2:30:47
30	jennifer faber	F	38	Laguna Niguel, CA	2:30:54
31	John Steed	M	47	Irvine, CA	2:31:21
32	Javier Gonzalez	M	36	Dana point, CA	2:31:23
33	Neal Potter	M	61	La Habra Heights, CA	2:31:31
34	Keevin Blue	M	51	Newport Beach, CA	2:31:39
35	Ricki Reincke	F	57	Long Beach, CA	2:32:00
36	Kimmo Kaila	M	49	Nastola	2:32:02
37	Evan Schad	M	26	North Hollywood, CA	2:32:48
38	Robert Nation	M	36	Rancho Palos Verdes, CA	2:34:14
39	Dylan Porter	M	32	Los Angeles, CA	2:34:26
40	Collin Parker	M	25	Lake Forest, CA	2:34:35
41	Ray Calderon	M	54	Murrieta, CA	2:36:04
42	Yoshie Yabu	F	50	Long Beach, CA	2:36:07
43	Frank Mignano	M	40	Huntington Beach, CA	2:36:15
44	Brandon Johnson	M	38	Huntington Beach, CA	2:36:20
45	Jon Martin	M	49	santa barbara, CA	2:36:34
46	Jeff Frazier	M	54	Westminster, CA	2:36:35
47	jason rubenstein	M	35	irvine, CA	2:36:50
48	David Klein	M	39	Long Beach, CA	2:36:51
49	Franck Pichard	M	43	Bakersfield, CA	2:37:20
50	Arnulf Graf	M	42	Pasadena, CA	2:37:44

Place	Name	Gender	Age	City	Time
🥇	Bill Martin	M	33	Costa Mesa, CA	2:23:54
🥈	Zack Niece	M	32	Newport Beach, CA	2:34:21
🥉	Giovanni Ibale	M	42	Huntington Beach, CA	3:02:19

Place	Name	Gender	Age	City	Time
🥇	Brad David	M	25	Ojai, CA	32:22.7
🥈	Kristen Robertson	F	29	Newport Beach, CA	37:53.3
🥉	Jonathon Allen	M	53	Laguna Beach, CA	40:13.6
4	Joe Mueller	M	55	San Clemente, CA	42:38.1
5	Nathan Halprin	M	70	Irvine, CA	42:39.1
6	Susan Reichel	F	57	Redondo bch, CA	47:21.2
7	Anonymous Anonymous	M	55	—	48:59.1
8	Dimitri Postolu	M	60	Aliso Viejo, CA	51:22.6
9	Nancy Van Der Wall	F	60	Coto De Caza, CA	51:53
10	Petra Nastoupil	F	41	Escondido, CA	53:01.5
11	Zev Fogel	M	60	San Diego, CA	59:24.2
12	Claudia Zoumaras	F	63	San Diego, CA	1:17:18.3

Place	Name	Gender	Age	City	Time
🥇	Youngtaek Park	M	39	Irvine, CA	44:15.4
🥈	J. Kang	M	9	Irvine, CA	48:06.9
🥉	Sehoon Oh	M	41	Anaheim, CA	52:54.4
4	Kim Tipton	F	38	Ladera Ranch, CA	54:14.4
5	Stella Chavez	F	28	Visalia, CA	58:20.7
6	Michelle Grywalski	F	51	Orange, CA	59:26.6
7	J. PARK	F	10	IRVINE, CA	1:00:46.2
8	KYOUNGWON SEO	F	41	IRVINE, CA	1:00:56.6
9	SEOUK SAM BAICK	M	61	Anaheim, CA	1:03:40.9
10	BENJAMIN KIM	M	58	Carson, CA	1:03:54.4
11	Peter Bueno	M	26	Chino, CA	1:30:45.9
12	Jennifer Baron	F	37	Spring Valley, CA	1:32:32.4
13	Adriana Angulo	F	27	Costa Mesa, CA	—

Place	Name	Gender	Age	City	Time
🥇	Marcel Rinzler	M	47	Murrieta, CA	46:13
🥈	Ryan Garvin	M	33	Newport Beacb, CA	48:00
🥉	Nick Kerr	M	38	Newport Beach, CA	48:23
4	Akhil Viz	M	30	Long Beach, CA	50:00
5	Marcus Alexander	M	53	newport beach, CA	50:24
6	Christopher Happ	M	40	San Diego, CA	51:25
7	William Bentz	M	50	Lancaster, CA	51:54
8	Samantha Nikki Hoyt	F	39	Newport Beach, CA	52:25
9	Scott Reeser	M	44	North Hills, CA	53:38
10	Terry Loftus	M	63	laguna niguel, CA	53:45
11	Kirk Fitzek	M	60	Irvive, CA	53:58
12	Matthew Hoyt	M	39	Newport Beach, CA	54:19
13	David Boustead	M	37	Newport Beach, CA	54:36
14	Jairus Martinez	M	20	Eastvale, CA	54:38
15	Peter Hoyt	M	69	Costa Mesa, CA	54:45
16	Ricky Cavaliero	M	14	Mission Viejo, CA	54:54
17	Zack Foster	M	30	Playa Del Rey, CA	55:05
18	Brian Amende	M	41	Costa Mesa, CA	55:26
19	Jean-Luc Devillaz	M	45	Nyon	55:29
20	michael lucero	M	27	irvine, CA	55:49
21	scott mcleod	M	57	newport beach, CA	55:51
22	Keith Dancey	M	38	Aliso Viejo, CA	55:53
23	Elizabeth Harita	F	14	Anaheim, CA	56:13
24	Cameron Guzman	M	14	Fullerton, CA	56:15
25	Michael Lopez	M	31	Lakewood, CA	56:15
26	Greg Zwerner	M	39	Fontana, CA	56:41
27	Kevin Fleming	M	26	Calabasas, CA	56:49
28	Tim Kruse	M	51	Irvine, CA	56:56
29	Jean-Claude Inauen	M	34	Redondo Beach, CA	57:27
30	David Knox	M	51	Anaheim, CA	57:31
31	Troy Flores-Olson	M	53	Whittier, CA	57:35
32	Zach Taylor	M	25	Thousand Oaks, CA	57:40
33	Hussein Elgohary	M	26	Irvine, CA	57:43
34	Dominique Zoida	M	41	Los Angeles, CA	57:46
35	Erik Dibble	M	39	Costa Mesa, CA	57:58
36	Noah McGranahan	M	20	Fullerton, CA	58:04
37	Alexandra Pearson	F	13	Irvine, CA	58:27
38	Tewen Chiu	M	40	Mission Viejo, CA	58:35
39	Ricardo Rodriguez	M	37	Newport Beach, CA	58:36
40	Mark Green	M	32	Beaumont, CA	58:52
41	Alberto Cioni	M	57	Los Angeles, CA	59:15
42	Mike Kelley	M	37	Pasadena, CA	59:25
43	Kevin Dolan	M	31	Yorba Linda, CA	59:45
44	Scott Feuchter	M	31	Costa Mesa, CA	59:49
45	Peter Condy	M	49	—	59:53
46	carlos merola	M	41	Snowmass Village, CO	59:54
47	John Cusi	M	37	Torrance, CA	59:58
48	Joshua Kotani	M	21	BUENA PARK, CA	59:58
49	Chris Alaux	M	43	yorba linda, CA	59:59
50	Victor Centina	M	50	CARPINTERIA, CA	1:00:11

Place	Name	Gender	Age	City	Time
🥇	Nicole Luzza	F	40	SYDNEY	47:04.6
🥈	Mark Sierak	M	52	Corona Del Mar, CA	49:19.9
🥉	MALORY MULLINS	F	22	Goleta-Isla Vista, CA	49:56.4
4	Kelsey Jackson	F	31	Costa Mesa, CA	52:14.8
5	Katie McKitterick	F	31	Newport Beach, CA	53:18.3
6	Ben Nessan	M	31	Newport Beach, CA	53:18.7
7	Amanda Loyola	F	26	New York, NY	54:15
8	Rebecca Mitchell	F	30	Rosamond, CA	1:00:34.8
9	Robert Ojeda	M	53	Newport Beach, CA	1:03:29.8
10	Sara Hanson	F	42	Gardena, CA	1:07:12.9
11	Ernest Cisneros	M	52	Colton, CA	2:46:54.1

Place	Name	Gender	Age	City	Time
🥇	Charles Cruz	M	42	Miami, FL	58:17.5
🥈	Sharon Yacoubian	F	59	Ladera Ranch, CA	1:08:00.1
🥉	JB Newell	F	49	Lincoln, NE	1:08:01.4
4	Kristina Grigaitis	F	44	Long Beach, CA	1:10:04.1
5	Gregory Dedick	M	39	Washington, DC	1:10:55.8
6	Sofia Sanchez Ramos	F	28	Chicago, IL	1:11:51.4
7	noemi figueroa	F	30	San Jacinto, CA	1:14:40.8
8	Oliver Liu	M	45	Beijing	1:16:15.3
9	Jennifer Mitchell	F	29	Washington, DC	1:18:43.3
10	Anan Chang	F	35	Beijing	1:19:19.7
11	Andy Lee	M	26	chicago, IL	1:20:10.3
12	Sarah Payano	F	34	Tustin, CA	1:20:47.8
13	Hunk Lin	M	32	TAIPEI	1:23:24.2
14	Patti Gillespie	F	64	Huntington Beach, CA	1:24:09.6
15	Brian Kaset Mattantipon	M	37	San Francisco, CA	1:25:16.6
16	Jason Arrendondo	M	32	Lynwood, CA	1:25:48.5
17	Lindsey Kirchhoff	F	34	Malibu, CA	1:26:02.5
18	Lee Scharf	M	39	Washington, DC	1:30:23.3
19	Aaron Keller	M	39	Washington, DC	1:32:30.2
20	Carmenlyn Enclona	F	52	Fontana, CA	1:32:43.6
21	Renato Rodrigues	M	44	Rio de Janeiro	1:35:03.1
22	Matthew Robinson	M	49	Los Angeles, CA	1:36:46.5
23	Roshanak Amirazizi	F	58	MISSION VIEJO, CA	1:47:43.9
24	Jeremy MacLeod	M	39	Washington, DC	1:49:59.4
25	Erik Carson	M	55	Elgin, IL	—

2026 Optimism Cal Tri Newport Dunes - 11.1.26

About the Event

Races Offered