Lums Pond Triathlon

  • Date Sun 2nd August 2026
  • Time 7:30AM EDT
  • Location Bear, Delaware
  • Price $108.90 - $174.90
  • Races 6 races
  • Distances Olympic, Sprint

Event summary

Join us for the exhilarating Lums Pond Triathlon on Sunday, August 2, 2026, in the scenic surroundings of Lums Pond State Park in Bear, Delaware! This mid-season Sprint and Olympic race offers a fantastic opportunity for both elite competitors and novice athletes to challenge themselves on a fast, flat course that’s easily accessible from I-95.

The triathlon features a refreshing freshwater swim that begins with a 250-meter rectangular course alongside the shore, followed by a super speedy bike course that loops around the park with all right-hand turns on smooth pavement. Runners will enjoy a stunning course that combines single-track trails with breathtaking lake views and wide, open gravel paths. Plus, athletes can relax post-race at Stewarts Brewing Company, making it a perfect day out for friends and family. Don’t miss your chance to qualify for the Toyota Age Group National Championships while experiencing this beautiful event! Register now for the Lums Pond Triathlon and create unforgettable memories in the heart of 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, 2025)
Any state championship that occurs after June 1, 2025 will qualify for BOTH 2025 AND 2026 Toyota Age Group Nationals. The qualification criteria for 2025 Age Group Nationals are subject to change from what it is for 2025. Click here to review the full 2023 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

  • Lums Pond Olympic Triathlon (Individual)

    Incl. $10.90 Fee & Technical Race Shirt

    Sun 2nd August 2026 (7:30AM EDT)

    $119.90

    OPENS 01 NOV
    Triathlon: 1.5K Swim; 23 Mile Bike; 10K Run
  • Lums Pond Olympic Aquabike (Individual)

    Incl. $10.90 Fee & Technical Race Shirt

    Sun 2nd August 2026 (7:30AM EDT)

    $119.90

    OPENS 01 NOV
    Aquabike: 1.5K Swim: 23 Mile Bike
  • Lums Pond Olympic Triathlon Relay

    Incl. $15.90 Fee & Technical Race Shirt

    Sun 2nd August 2026 (7:30AM EDT)

    $174.90

    OPENS 01 NOV
    Triathlon Relay: 1.5K Swim; 23 Mile Bike; 10K Run Relays consist of 2 or 3 members.
  • Lums Pond Sprint Triathlon (Individual)

    Incl. $9.90 Fee & Technical Race Shirt

    Sun 2nd August 2026 (8:00AM EDT)

    $108.90

    OPENS 01 NOV
    Triathlon: 750 Meter Swim; 10 Mile Bike; 5K Run
  • Lums Pond Sprint Aquabike (Individual)

    Incl. $9.90 Fee & Technical Race Shirt

    Sun 2nd August 2026 (8:00AM EDT)

    $108.90

    OPENS 01 NOV
    Aquabike: 750 Meter Swim; 10 Mile Bike
  • Lums Pond Sprint Triathlon Relay

    Incl. $14.90 Fee & Technical Race Shirt

    Sun 2nd August 2026 (8:00AM EDT)

    $163.90

    OPENS 01 NOV
    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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