The Polar Bear Triathlon and Duathlon
- Date Sat 3rd May 2025
- Time 8:30AM EST
- Location Brunswick, Maine
- Races 9 races
- Distances Sprint
Event summary
Get ready to kick off the triathlon season at the Polar Bear Triathlon and Duathlon on Saturday, May 3, 2025, in the picturesque setting of Brunswick, Cumberland! This exciting event is perfect for both beginners and seasoned athletes, offering a sprint triathlon featuring a 525-yard pool swim, a scenic 11.5-mile bike ride along charming coastal roads, and a 3-mile run on wide, hard-packed trails and quiet neighborhood streets. Duathletes can opt for a 2-mile run in place of the swim, making it accessible for everyone.
Taking place on the stunning campus of Bowdoin College, this annual tradition promises world-class facilities, including a 16-lane pool and a spacious grass transition area. With an 8:30 am start time, participants will enjoy a vibrant atmosphere as they dive into the season ahead. Whether you're competing in person or virtually, the Polar Bear Triathlon and Duathlon is a fantastic way to embrace the great outdoors, challenge yourself, and soak in the spirit of the triathlon community! Don't miss out on this exhilarating event that celebrates fitness and fun!
Taking place on the stunning campus of Bowdoin College, this annual tradition promises world-class facilities, including a 16-lane pool and a spacious grass transition area. With an 8:30 am start time, participants will enjoy a vibrant atmosphere as they dive into the season ahead. Whether you're competing in person or virtually, the Polar Bear Triathlon and Duathlon is a fantastic way to embrace the great outdoors, challenge yourself, and soak in the spirit of the triathlon community! Don't miss out on this exhilarating event that celebrates fitness and fun!
Organiser's Description
The Polar Bear Triathlon / Duathlon will take place on its traditional date of May 3, 2025
The Polar Bear Triathlon / Duathlon is New Englands season opening event! A sprint triathlon and duathlon perfect for beginners and experienced triathletes alike combining a pool swim, a scenic bike course on country coastal roads, and epic and fast run on wide hard packed trails and quiet neighborhood streets,
8:30a Start Time
The Polar Bear Triathlon and Duathlon takes place the first Saturday of May annually to open the triathlon season in New England. The race is contested on the beautiful campus of Bowdoin College with world class facilities including a 16 lane pool, locker rooms with showers (pending availability), wonderful flat grass transition area and world class event production. This pool swim triathlon is a great race for beginners to get their feet wet and seasoned triathletes to start their season without the concerns of a cold, open water swim.
Distances
525 yard swim OR 2 mile run for duathletes
11.5 mile bike
3 mile run
Virtual participants compete them all at once, or separately, its up to you. Swag will be mailed after May 4th to all virtual participants.
The Polarbear Triathlon / Duathlon will be sanctioned by USA Triathlon. If you are not an annual member of USA Triathlon, you will need to purchase a $15 one-day membership when you register.
The Polar Bear Triathlon / Duathlon is New Englands season opening event! A sprint triathlon and duathlon perfect for beginners and experienced triathletes alike combining a pool swim, a scenic bike course on country coastal roads, and epic and fast run on wide hard packed trails and quiet neighborhood streets,
8:30a Start Time
The Polar Bear Triathlon and Duathlon takes place the first Saturday of May annually to open the triathlon season in New England. The race is contested on the beautiful campus of Bowdoin College with world class facilities including a 16 lane pool, locker rooms with showers (pending availability), wonderful flat grass transition area and world class event production. This pool swim triathlon is a great race for beginners to get their feet wet and seasoned triathletes to start their season without the concerns of a cold, open water swim.
Distances
525 yard swim OR 2 mile run for duathletes
11.5 mile bike
3 mile run
Virtual participants compete them all at once, or separately, its up to you. Swag will be mailed after May 4th to all virtual participants.
The Polarbear Triathlon / Duathlon will be sanctioned by USA Triathlon. If you are not an annual member of USA Triathlon, you will need to purchase a $15 one-day membership when you register.
Races
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Triathlon
Incl. T-Shirt
Sat 3rd May 2025 (8:30AM EDT)
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College Student Sprint Triathlon
Incl. T-Shirt
Sat 3rd May 2025 (8:30AM EDT)
The Polarbear offers a discount to all full-time students, regardless of age. Participants must list their institution on the entry form and may WILL be asked to show proof of enrollment. Students will compete in their appropriate age group. -
Duathlon
Incl. T-Shirt
Sat 3rd May 2025 (9:00AM EDT)
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College Student Duathlon
Incl. T-Shirt
Sat 3rd May 2025 (9:00AM EDT)
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Triathlon Relay
Incl. T-Shirt
Sat 3rd May 2025 (8:30AM EDT)
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Student Triathlon Relay
Incl. T-Shirt
Sat 3rd May 2025 (8:30AM EDT)
The Polarbear offers a discount to all full-time students, regardless of age. Participants must list their institution on the entry form and may WILL be asked to show proof of enrollment. Students will compete in their appropriate age group. -
Sprint Aquabike
Incl. T-Shirt
Sat 3rd May 2025 (8:30AM EDT)
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Virtual Triathlon
Incl. T-Shirt
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Virtual Duathlon
Incl. T-Shirt
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