Bear Triathlon
Date
Sat, May 16, 2026, 5:00 PM EDTRace options
9 distancesTap any distance below for fee tiers and close dates.
Quick take
A scenic, fast, and beginner-friendly triathlon in Lums Pond State Park, perfect for an early-season challenge or a first race.
Best for: runners who like a competitive edge
Race options
Distances & registration
9 optionsTap a distance to see fee tiers and close dates.
1 Mile
3 options · closes May 14, 2026, 7:59 PM EDT
4d 20h 48m leftYouth - 11-12 yr
Closes May 14, 2026, 7:59 PM EDT · From $64.60
Youth - 7-8 yr
Closes May 14, 2026, 7:59 PM EDT · From $64.60
Youth - 9-10 yr
Closes May 14, 2026, 7:59 PM EDT · From $64.60
13.6 Miles
3 options · closes May 14, 2026, 7:59 PM EDT
4d 20h 48m leftRelay Sprint
Closes May 14, 2026, 7:59 PM EDT · From $138.80
Sprint
Closes May 14, 2026, 7:59 PM EDT · From $96.40
Sprint - 2025 Defer Entry
Closes May 14, 2026, 7:59 PM EDT · From $0.00
29.9 Miles
3 options · closes May 14, 2026, 7:59 PM EDT
4d 20h 48m leftOlympic
Closes May 14, 2026, 7:59 PM EDT · From $107.00
Olympic - 2025 Defer Entry
Closes May 14, 2026, 7:59 PM EDT · From $0.00
Relay Olympic
Closes May 14, 2026, 7:59 PM EDT · From $138.80
Race feel
- Scenic
- Competitive
Scenic
CompetitiveThe Bear Triathlon in scenic Lums Pond State Park offers a welcoming early-season experience for triathletes of all levels. Known for its fast, flat, and beginner-friendly course, it's a popular kickoff event across the Mid-Atlantic. With Sprint, Olympic, and Youth distance options, the race provides an inclusive and energizing atmosphere for both newcomers and seasoned competitors. It is sanctioned by USA Triathlon, ensuring a well-organized and recognized event.
What to expect
- A fast, flat course set within scenic Lums Pond State Park.
- Sprint, Olympic, and Youth distances available for all ages and experience levels.
- An inclusive and energizing race-day atmosphere, sanctioned by USA Triathlon.
Standout details
- Scenic Lums Pond State Park setting
- Fast, flat, beginner-friendly course
- USA Triathlon sanctioned
- Youth distance options
Ready to register?
Finish signup on the organizer site (check fees and dates there).
From the organizer
The Bear Triathlon s 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.
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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 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