Bear Triathlon

  • Date Sat 16th May 2026 - Sun 17th May 2026
  • Time 5:00PM EDT
  • Location Bear, Delaware
  • Price Free - $149.40
  • Races 10 races
  • Distances Ultra, 1 Mile

Event summary

Get ready to dive into an exhilarating weekend of athleticism at the Bear Triathlon, taking place from May 16th to May 17th, 2026, in the stunning Lums Pond State Park in Bear, New Castle. This highly anticipated early-season race is perfect for athletes of all levels, featuring a fast, flat, and beginner-friendly course that invites newcomers and seasoned triathletes alike.

Participants can choose from a variety of race distances to suit their skill level, including the Sprint Triathlon with a 750-meter swim, 10-mile bike ride, and 3-mile run, or the more challenging Olympic Triathlon, which consists of a 1500-meter swim, 23-mile bike ride, and 6-mile run. There's even a Youth Triathlon for younger athletes, with age-appropriate distances designed to inspire the next generation of triathletes. Join us for a vibrant race-day atmosphere that promises to motivate and energize, making the Bear Triathlon a must-attend event in the Mid-Atlantic region!

Organiser's Description

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 [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

Races

  • Sprint

    Incl. $7.00 Fee & T-Shirt

    Sun 17th May 2026 (7:00AM EDT)

    $107.00

    0.6 Mile Swim | 10 Mile Bike | 3 Mile Run
  • Relay Sprint

    Incl. $9.40 Fee & T-Shirt

    Sun 17th May 2026 (7:00AM EDT)

    $149.40

    0.6 Mile Swim | 10 Mile Bike | 3 Mile Run
  • Olympic

    Incl. $7.60 Fee & T-Shirt

    Sun 17th May 2026 (7:00AM EDT)

    $117.60

    0.9 Mile Swim | 23 Mile Bike | 6 Mile Run
  • Relay Olympic

    Incl. $9.40 Fee & T-Shirt

    Sun 17th May 2026 (7:00AM EDT)

    $149.40

    0.9 Mile Swim | 23 Mile Bike | 6 Mile Run
  • Youth - 7-8 Yr

    Incl. $4.90 Fee & T-Shirt

    Sat 16th May 2026 (5:00PM EDT)

    $69.90

    7-8 yr : Swim 50 yards, Bike 2 miles, Run 0.5 mile
  • Youth - 9-10 Yr

    Incl. $4.90 Fee & T-Shirt

    Sat 16th May 2026 (5:00PM EDT)

    $69.90

    9-10 yr : Swim 100 yards, Bike 2 miles, Run 0.5 mile
  • Youth - 11-12 Yr

    Incl. $4.90 Fee & T-Shirt

    Sat 16th May 2026 (5:00PM EDT)

    $69.90

    11-12 yr : Swim 100 yards, Bike 4 miles, Run 1 mile
  • Youth - 13-15 Yr

    Incl. $4.90 Fee & T-Shirt

    Sat 16th May 2026 (5:00PM EDT)

    $69.90

    13-15 yr : Swim 150 yards, Bike 6 miles, Run 1 mile
  • Sprint - 2025 Defer Entry

    Incl. T-Shirt

    Sun 17th May 2026 (7:00AM EDT)

    Free

    0.6 Mile Swim | 10 Mile Bike | 3 Mile Run
  • Olympic - 2025 Defer Entry

    Incl. T-Shirt

    Sun 17th May 2026 (7:00AM EDT)

    Free

    0.9 Mile Swim | 23 Mile Bike | 6 Mile Run

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Location

1068 Howell School Road, Bear, 19701, DE, United States

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