Lums Pond Triathlon
- Date Sun 2nd August 2026
- Time 7:30AM EDT
- Location Bear, Delaware
- Price $174.90 - $240.90
- Races 6 races
- Distances Olympic, Sprint
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Event summary
Get ready for an exhilarating day at the Lums Pond Triathlon, taking place on Sunday, August 2, 2026, at the picturesque Lums Pond State Park in Bear, New Castle. This exciting event features both Sprint and Olympic distance races, making it perfect for athletes of all skill levels—from elite competitors to novices looking to challenge themselves.
Set against the stunning backdrop of Delaware’s natural beauty, the triathlon kicks off with a freshwater swim that follows a scenic rectangular course. Athletes will then take on a super-fast bike loop around the park, boasting a completely flat terrain and smooth pavement for an optimum ride. Runners will enjoy a breathtaking course that meanders through lush forests and offers beautiful views of the lake, combining single-track trails with wide, graveled paths.
As the USA Triathlon Delaware State Championships, participants will have the chance to qualify for the prestigious Toyota Age Group National Championships. With amazing trails and a vibrant post-race celebration at Stewarts Brewing Company, the Lums Pond Triathlon is an event you won’t want to miss. Join us for a day of fun, fitness, and community spirit in beautiful Bear, Delaware!
Set against the stunning backdrop of Delaware’s natural beauty, the triathlon kicks off with a freshwater swim that follows a scenic rectangular course. Athletes will then take on a super-fast bike loop around the park, boasting a completely flat terrain and smooth pavement for an optimum ride. Runners will enjoy a breathtaking course that meanders through lush forests and offers beautiful views of the lake, combining single-track trails with wide, graveled paths.
As the USA Triathlon Delaware State Championships, participants will have the chance to qualify for the prestigious Toyota Age Group National Championships. With amazing trails and a vibrant post-race celebration at Stewarts Brewing Company, the Lums Pond Triathlon is an event you won’t want to miss. Join us for a day of fun, fitness, and community spirit in beautiful Bear, Delaware!
Organiser's Description
Just minutes from I-95 this mid-season Sprint/Olympic race is fast, flat and easy to get to. Staged out of beautiful Lums Pond State Park in Bear, Delaware this is a great race for elite and novice athletes alike. The freshwater swim starts with a rectangular course that parallels the shore for the first 250 meters. The bike course is super fast and completes a large loop around the park. This course is completely flat, all right hand turns and has great pavement throughout. The run course is amazing with a beautiful, heavily forested mix of single track lake views and wide open graveled walking paths. There are mountain biking, hiking and running trails galore as well as the GoApe ropes course. Or you can relax with friends post race at Stewarts Brewing Company on the way home.
***The Lums Pond Sprint & Olympic Triathlons are the USA Triathlon Delaware State Championships.
Qualifying for the Toyota Age Group National Championships. State championships will qualify the top 35% or top five (5) finishers in an age group (whichever is greater). You may only qualify for Olympic-distance Nationals by placing in the Olympic distance State Championship race or Sprint Nationals by placing in the sprint distance State Championship race.
High School State Championships Exemption: All high school athletes who finish any of the State High School Championships will automatically qualify for Sprint-distance (pending they are at least age 15 as of December 31, 2026)
Any state championship that occurs after June 1, 2026 will qualify for BOTH 2026 AND 2027 Toyota Age Group Nationals. The qualification criteria for 2026 Age Group Nationals are subject to change from what it is for 2026. Click here to review the full 2026 qualification criteria for Toyota Age Group Nationals.
Athletes do not have to be a resident of a state to win that states championship. Any age group athlete competing in an age group division is eligible to win any state championship.
This is a beautiful race that you dont want to miss. Be sure to check out our video HERE, then register below.
For more details please go to the Kinetic Multisports Lums Pond Triathlon website HERE [https://kineticmultisports.com/races/lums-pond/]
***The Lums Pond Sprint & Olympic Triathlons are the USA Triathlon Delaware State Championships.
Qualifying for the Toyota Age Group National Championships. State championships will qualify the top 35% or top five (5) finishers in an age group (whichever is greater). You may only qualify for Olympic-distance Nationals by placing in the Olympic distance State Championship race or Sprint Nationals by placing in the sprint distance State Championship race.
High School State Championships Exemption: All high school athletes who finish any of the State High School Championships will automatically qualify for Sprint-distance (pending they are at least age 15 as of December 31, 2026)
Any state championship that occurs after June 1, 2026 will qualify for BOTH 2026 AND 2027 Toyota Age Group Nationals. The qualification criteria for 2026 Age Group Nationals are subject to change from what it is for 2026. Click here to review the full 2026 qualification criteria for Toyota Age Group Nationals.
Athletes do not have to be a resident of a state to win that states championship. Any age group athlete competing in an age group division is eligible to win any state championship.
This is a beautiful race that you dont want to miss. Be sure to check out our video HERE, then register below.
For more details please go to the Kinetic Multisports Lums Pond Triathlon website HERE [https://kineticmultisports.com/races/lums-pond/]
Races
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Lums Pond Olympic Triathlon (Individual)
Incl. $16.90 Fee & Technical Race Shirt
Sun 2nd August 2026 (7:30AM EDT)
$185.90
Triathlon: 1.5K Swim; 23 Mile Bike; 10K Run -
Lums Pond Olympic Aquabike (Individual)
Incl. $16.90 Fee & Technical Race Shirt
Sun 2nd August 2026 (7:30AM EDT)
$185.90
Aquabike: 1.5K Swim: 23 Mile Bike -
Lums Pond Olympic Triathlon Relay
Incl. $21.90 Fee & Technical Race Shirt
Sun 2nd August 2026 (7:30AM EDT)
$240.90
Triathlon Relay: 1.5K Swim; 23 Mile Bike; 10K Run Relays consist of 2 or 3 members. -
Lums Pond Sprint Triathlon (Individual)
Incl. $15.90 Fee & Technical Race Shirt
Sun 2nd August 2026 (8:00AM EDT)
$174.90
Triathlon: 750 Meter Swim; 10 Mile Bike; 5K Run -
Lums Pond Sprint Aquabike (Individual)
Incl. $15.90 Fee & Technical Race Shirt
Sun 2nd August 2026 (8:00AM EDT)
$174.90
Aquabike: 750 Meter Swim; 10 Mile Bike -
Lums Pond Sprint Triathlon Relay
Incl. $20.90 Fee & Technical Race Shirt
Sun 2nd August 2026 (8:00AM EDT)
$229.90
Triathlon Relay: 750 Meter Swim; 10 Mile Bike; 5K Run Relays consist of 2 or 3 members.
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1068 Howell School Rd, Bear, 19701, DE, United States
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