Bear Triathlon

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

Directions

Course Info

Course Type

Loop Course

Terrain

road

Difficulty

Ultra-Flat

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