Pemaquid Beach Triathlon
- Date Sun 24th August 2025
- Time 9:00AM EDT
- Location New Harbor, Maine
- Price $118.60 - $186.44
- Races 2 races
Event summary
Join us for the Pemaquid Beach Triathlon on Sunday, August 24, 2025, in the picturesque setting of New Harbor, Lincoln, Maine. This vibrant community event kicks off at 9:00 am and invites participants to challenge themselves in a stunning coastal environment. Athletes can compete individually or form a team of up to three people, navigating a thrilling course that includes a 400-yard ocean swim, a 15.4-mile bike ride, and a scenic 3.1-mile run.
The triathlon not only promises fun and competition but also supports a great cause, raising funds for a new playground at Pemaquid Beach Park. With over $31,000 raised so far, your participation will help us reach our goal of an additional $11,000 in 2025! Enjoy a well-organized event with enthusiastic volunteer support, and take home a soft cotton tee and a unique handmade finisher's prize. Whether you're a seasoned triathlete or a first-timer, the Pemaquid Beach Triathlon is an event you won't want to miss!
The triathlon not only promises fun and competition but also supports a great cause, raising funds for a new playground at Pemaquid Beach Park. With over $31,000 raised so far, your participation will help us reach our goal of an additional $11,000 in 2025! Enjoy a well-organized event with enthusiastic volunteer support, and take home a soft cotton tee and a unique handmade finisher's prize. Whether you're a seasoned triathlete or a first-timer, the Pemaquid Beach Triathlon is an event you won't want to miss!
Organiser's Description
***REGISTRATION HAS CLOSED FOR THE 2025 PEMAQUID BEACH TRIATHLON***
_Sorry, no race-day registration_
ABOUT THE TRIATHLON
Sign up for Maine's most beautiful triathlon at Pemaquid Beach in Bristol on August 24 (9:00 am start). Compete as an individual or as a team of up to three people. Much of the race route hugs the coastline of the iconic Pemaquid peninsula. This is a beautiful and fun community event - make it as competitive or as laid back as you like!
The Pemaquid Beach Triathlon is a fundraiser for Bristol Parks and Recreation. Proceeds will be used to build a playground at Pemaquid Beach Park. To date, we've raised $31,899 for the playground fund. Help us reach our goal of raising $11,000 more in 2025!
Your race registration includes:
* a soft, ring-spun cotton tee featuring the race logo
* a souvenir finisher's prize, hand-made by a local artisan
* entrance to a fun and well-organized event with wonderful volunteer support!
COURSE OVERVIEW
SPRINT SWIM
The 400-yard ocean swim follows a clockwise triangle route, starting and ending at Pemaquid Beach. The water is chilly (temperatures average in the mid-to-low 60's in August)! For your comfort, we recommend a wetsuit. Sleeveless wetsuits are allowed. The transition area is a short distance from the beach along a sandy path.
NOT-QUITE-SPRINT BIKE WITH A SLIGHTLY DIFFERENT ROUTE THIS YEAR!
Because of the bridge construction on Lower Round Pond Road, the bike route this year is a little different. From Bristol Road we'll cross the peninsula on Foster Road, follow 32 through New Harbor to as usual, and then repeat that loop one more time. This will make it a 15.4 mile ride twice around the southern part of the Pemaquid peninsula.
The route is characterized by steady, gentle rolling hills (see elevation gain, below). Route 32 hugs the coast through the villages of Chamberlain and New Harbor, with lovely views of Muscongus Bay and far-off Monhegan Island.
BIKE ROUTE DIRECTIONS:
* Turn left on to Snowball Hill Road on exiting Pemaquid Beach Park
* Bear Right onto Huddle Road
* Turn left onto Bristol Road
* Across from Bristol Consolidated School, right onto Foster Road
* Turn right onto Route 32
* Turn right on Bristol Road
* REPEAT STEPS 4-6 FOR A SECOND LOOP
* Turn left onto Huddle Road
* Bear left onto Snowball Hill Rd
* Turn left into Pemaquid Beach Park
BIKE ROUTE ELEVATION GAIN:
[bike route elevation gain]
SPRINT RUN
The 3.1-mile out-and-back run course follows Pemaquid Trail, a quiet residential street with views of Johns Bay. Turn right on exiting Pemaquid Beach Park and turn right again onto Pemaquid Trail. Other than a moderate hill from the park exit up to Pemaquid Trail, the run route is quite flat.
See a map of the bike and run routes here [https://www.coastalrivers.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/Pemaquid-Tri-Route-2025.pdf].
TRANSITION AREA
There will be one transition area located on a grassy area between the pavilion and the dunes. The transition area opens at 7:00 a.m. and closes at 8:30 a.m. just before the mandatory pre-race meeting.
> SEE THE 2025 ATHLETE GUIDE [https://www.coastalrivers.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/Pemaquid-Beach-Triathlon-schedule-Routes-2025-edited.pdf]
OTHER DETAILS
TIMING
Professional chip timing is provided by All Sports Events. Every athlete and relay team will receive a timing chip to be worn around the ankle. Participants will receive times for the swim, bike, run, transitions (T1 and T2), and finish.
RELAYS
Relay members share a single timing chip (worn around the ankle), which must be handed off to the next person after each leg of the race at the team's designated bike rack spot inside the transition area. The team's cyclist must receive the chip from the swimmer before removing the bike from the rack, and must replace the bike on the rack before handing the chip off to the runner. The overall time for a relay is the sum of times for each team member.
RESULTS
SEE 2024 RACE RESULTS HERE [https://www.allsportsevents.com/results/pemaquid-beach-triathlon-2024/]!
AWARDS
* Top male/female overall
* Top 3 relay teams
* First and second place male and female finishers by age group (under 20, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 61-64, 65-69, and 70+)
T-SHIRTS AND SWAG
Soft cotton-blend T-shirts featuring the race logo are INCLUDED WITH ALL REGISTRATIONS COMPLETED BEFORE JULY 31. After that date, t-shirts are not guaranteed. All finishers get a prize, handmade by a local artisan!
INCLEMENT WEATHER
The Pemaquid Beach Triathlon will not be canceled for any reason other than severe conditions that pose extreme danger to athletes and volunteers. Race management reserves the right to alter the course as indicated based on conditions at the time of the race. This includes, but is not limited to, shortening or changing the course route, removing one of the sports, or postponing the start time. There are no refunds based on weather-related changes or cancellations. If canceled, the Pemaquid Beach Triathlon will not be rescheduled.
REGISTRATION
REGISTRATION CLOSES AT NOON on Saturday, August 23. There will be no race-day registration.
SCHOLARSHIPS/DISCOUNTS
WE DON'T WANT FOR COST TO BE A BARRIER TO ANYONE WHO WISHES TO PARTICIPATE IN THIS COMMUNITY TRIATHLON. If cost is a concern for you, please use the button below to contact the race organizer and request a discount. All requests will remain confidential.
EVENT SPONSORS
This race is hosted by Bristol Parks and Recreation, a department of the Town of Bristol responsible for managing Pemaquid Point Lighthouse Park, Pemaquid Beach Park, Ellingwood Information Center, and a number of other properties.
Organization and support is provided by Coastal Rivers Conservation Trust [https://www.coastalrivers.org], a non-profit, member-supported, nationally accredited land trust caring for the lands and waters of the Damariscotta-Pemaquid Region by conserving special places, protecting water quality, creating trails and public access, and deepening connections to nature through education programs.
Many thanks to our 2025 "Mooring" level sponsors: SUSAN FOSTER, BANGOR SAVINGS BANK, MATTHEW HANLY AND GREG HARDISON, THE EHRENFELD/MCKAY FAMILY, THE CONTENTED SOLE, AND RIVERSIDE BUTCHER CO!
[major sponsor logos]
Additional "Lobster" level sponsorship support provided by the CENTRAL LINCOLN COUNTY YMCA, MAINEHEALTH, THE ROOTING PIG, AND SIDECOUNTRY SPORTS.
_Sorry, no race-day registration_
ABOUT THE TRIATHLON
Sign up for Maine's most beautiful triathlon at Pemaquid Beach in Bristol on August 24 (9:00 am start). Compete as an individual or as a team of up to three people. Much of the race route hugs the coastline of the iconic Pemaquid peninsula. This is a beautiful and fun community event - make it as competitive or as laid back as you like!
The Pemaquid Beach Triathlon is a fundraiser for Bristol Parks and Recreation. Proceeds will be used to build a playground at Pemaquid Beach Park. To date, we've raised $31,899 for the playground fund. Help us reach our goal of raising $11,000 more in 2025!
Your race registration includes:
* a soft, ring-spun cotton tee featuring the race logo
* a souvenir finisher's prize, hand-made by a local artisan
* entrance to a fun and well-organized event with wonderful volunteer support!
COURSE OVERVIEW
SPRINT SWIM
The 400-yard ocean swim follows a clockwise triangle route, starting and ending at Pemaquid Beach. The water is chilly (temperatures average in the mid-to-low 60's in August)! For your comfort, we recommend a wetsuit. Sleeveless wetsuits are allowed. The transition area is a short distance from the beach along a sandy path.
NOT-QUITE-SPRINT BIKE WITH A SLIGHTLY DIFFERENT ROUTE THIS YEAR!
Because of the bridge construction on Lower Round Pond Road, the bike route this year is a little different. From Bristol Road we'll cross the peninsula on Foster Road, follow 32 through New Harbor to as usual, and then repeat that loop one more time. This will make it a 15.4 mile ride twice around the southern part of the Pemaquid peninsula.
The route is characterized by steady, gentle rolling hills (see elevation gain, below). Route 32 hugs the coast through the villages of Chamberlain and New Harbor, with lovely views of Muscongus Bay and far-off Monhegan Island.
BIKE ROUTE DIRECTIONS:
* Turn left on to Snowball Hill Road on exiting Pemaquid Beach Park
* Bear Right onto Huddle Road
* Turn left onto Bristol Road
* Across from Bristol Consolidated School, right onto Foster Road
* Turn right onto Route 32
* Turn right on Bristol Road
* REPEAT STEPS 4-6 FOR A SECOND LOOP
* Turn left onto Huddle Road
* Bear left onto Snowball Hill Rd
* Turn left into Pemaquid Beach Park
BIKE ROUTE ELEVATION GAIN:
[bike route elevation gain]
SPRINT RUN
The 3.1-mile out-and-back run course follows Pemaquid Trail, a quiet residential street with views of Johns Bay. Turn right on exiting Pemaquid Beach Park and turn right again onto Pemaquid Trail. Other than a moderate hill from the park exit up to Pemaquid Trail, the run route is quite flat.
See a map of the bike and run routes here [https://www.coastalrivers.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/Pemaquid-Tri-Route-2025.pdf].
TRANSITION AREA
There will be one transition area located on a grassy area between the pavilion and the dunes. The transition area opens at 7:00 a.m. and closes at 8:30 a.m. just before the mandatory pre-race meeting.
> SEE THE 2025 ATHLETE GUIDE [https://www.coastalrivers.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/Pemaquid-Beach-Triathlon-schedule-Routes-2025-edited.pdf]
OTHER DETAILS
TIMING
Professional chip timing is provided by All Sports Events. Every athlete and relay team will receive a timing chip to be worn around the ankle. Participants will receive times for the swim, bike, run, transitions (T1 and T2), and finish.
RELAYS
Relay members share a single timing chip (worn around the ankle), which must be handed off to the next person after each leg of the race at the team's designated bike rack spot inside the transition area. The team's cyclist must receive the chip from the swimmer before removing the bike from the rack, and must replace the bike on the rack before handing the chip off to the runner. The overall time for a relay is the sum of times for each team member.
RESULTS
SEE 2024 RACE RESULTS HERE [https://www.allsportsevents.com/results/pemaquid-beach-triathlon-2024/]!
AWARDS
* Top male/female overall
* Top 3 relay teams
* First and second place male and female finishers by age group (under 20, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 61-64, 65-69, and 70+)
T-SHIRTS AND SWAG
Soft cotton-blend T-shirts featuring the race logo are INCLUDED WITH ALL REGISTRATIONS COMPLETED BEFORE JULY 31. After that date, t-shirts are not guaranteed. All finishers get a prize, handmade by a local artisan!
INCLEMENT WEATHER
The Pemaquid Beach Triathlon will not be canceled for any reason other than severe conditions that pose extreme danger to athletes and volunteers. Race management reserves the right to alter the course as indicated based on conditions at the time of the race. This includes, but is not limited to, shortening or changing the course route, removing one of the sports, or postponing the start time. There are no refunds based on weather-related changes or cancellations. If canceled, the Pemaquid Beach Triathlon will not be rescheduled.
REGISTRATION
REGISTRATION CLOSES AT NOON on Saturday, August 23. There will be no race-day registration.
SCHOLARSHIPS/DISCOUNTS
WE DON'T WANT FOR COST TO BE A BARRIER TO ANYONE WHO WISHES TO PARTICIPATE IN THIS COMMUNITY TRIATHLON. If cost is a concern for you, please use the button below to contact the race organizer and request a discount. All requests will remain confidential.
EVENT SPONSORS
This race is hosted by Bristol Parks and Recreation, a department of the Town of Bristol responsible for managing Pemaquid Point Lighthouse Park, Pemaquid Beach Park, Ellingwood Information Center, and a number of other properties.
Organization and support is provided by Coastal Rivers Conservation Trust [https://www.coastalrivers.org], a non-profit, member-supported, nationally accredited land trust caring for the lands and waters of the Damariscotta-Pemaquid Region by conserving special places, protecting water quality, creating trails and public access, and deepening connections to nature through education programs.
Many thanks to our 2025 "Mooring" level sponsors: SUSAN FOSTER, BANGOR SAVINGS BANK, MATTHEW HANLY AND GREG HARDISON, THE EHRENFELD/MCKAY FAMILY, THE CONTENTED SOLE, AND RIVERSIDE BUTCHER CO!
[major sponsor logos]
Additional "Lobster" level sponsorship support provided by the CENTRAL LINCOLN COUNTY YMCA, MAINEHEALTH, THE ROOTING PIG, AND SIDECOUNTRY SPORTS.
Races
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Triathlon
Incl. $8.60 Fee & T-Shirt
Sun 24th August 2025 (9:00AM EDT)
$118.60
CLOSEDSwim 400 yards, bike 17 miles, and run 3 miles. Maine's most beautiful triathlon around the iconic Pemaquid peninsula in the town of Bristol. Much of the race hugs the beautiful rocky Maine coastline. -
Relay
Incl. $12.44 Fee & T-Shirt
Sun 24th August 2025 (9:00AM EDT)
$186.44
CLOSEDEnlist one or two buddies, divide and conquer! Swim 400 yards, bike 17 miles, and run 3 miles. The registration fee is for one team of up to three people (the first person to register pays the fee).
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