
Bear Triathlon
Race Date
May 16, 2026
Location
Bear, DE
The Experience
The Bear Triathlon is a popular early-season race set in the scenic Lums Pond State Park, offering athletes a fast, flat, and beginner-friendly course. Featuring Sprint, Olympic and Youth distance options, the event delivers an inclusive and energizing race-day atmosphere for both newcomers and seasoned triathletes. The Bear Triathlon has become a go-to kickoff race for athletes across the Mid-Atlantic and is sanctioned by USA Triathlon. ALL information about this event can be viewed at https://www.rivalraceseries.com/beartriathlon. SPRINT TRIATHLON 750 Meter Swim | 10 Mile Bike | 3 Mile Run OLYMPIC TRIATHLON 1500 Meter Swim| 23 Mile Bike | 6 Mile Run YOUTH TRIATLON 7-8 yr : Swim 50 yards, Bike 2 miles, Run 0.5 mile 9-10 yr : Swim 100 yards, Bike 2 miles, Run 0.5 mile 11-12 yr : Swim 100 yards, Bike 4 miles, Run 1 mile 13-15 yr : Swim 150 yards, Bike 6 miles, Run 1 mile
Logistics
Race Day
Saturday, May 16, 2026
Start Time
7:00 AM
Giveaway
T-Shirt
Start Location
1068 Howell School Road, Bear, DE, 19701
Course Info
Course Type
Loop Course
Terrain
road
Difficulty
Ultra-Flat
Elevation Gain
0'
Net Drop/km
0 m (Flat)
Separation
0.0%
Also Offers
Race Day Weather
5-year historical avgStart (Low)
56°
Afternoon (High)
74°
Warm — hydration strategy is key, start conservatively
0.1"
Precipitation
11 mph
Wind
69%
Humidity
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