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Bear Triathlon

calendar_today 22 May, 2027 – 23 May, 2027

kayaking Multisports

language Official Website

sell $55.00 – $210.00

Bear Triathlon

About the Event

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. 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. 
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SPRINT TRIATHLON
750 Meter Swim | 10 Mile Bike | 3 Mile Run
 
OLYMPIC TRIATHLON
1500 Meter Swim| 23 Mile Bike | 6 Mile Run
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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

Races Offered

Youth - 11-12 yr

May 22, 2027

straighten

Distance — 1.6K

terrain

Type — Multisports

timer

17:00

sell

$55.00

Youth - 13-15 yr

May 22, 2027

straighten

Distance — 1.6K

terrain

Type — Multisports

timer

17:00

sell

$55.00

Youth - 7-8 yr

May 22, 2027

straighten

Distance — 1.6K

terrain

Type — Multisports

timer

17:00

sell

$55.00

Youth - 9-10 yr

May 22, 2027

straighten

Distance — 1.6K

terrain

Type — Multisports

timer

17:00

sell

$55.00

Olympic

May 23, 2027

straighten

Distance — 48.1K

terrain

Type — Multisports

timer

07:00

sell

$155.00

Relay Olympic

May 23, 2027

straighten

Distance — 48.1K

terrain

Type — Multisports

timer

07:00

sell

$210.00

Relay Sprint

May 23, 2027

straighten

Distance — 21.9K

terrain

Type — Multisports

timer

07:00

sell

$200.00

Sprint

May 23, 2027

straighten

Distance — 21.9K

terrain

Type — Multisports

timer

07:00

sell

$145.00

Weather History

These values represent the 3-year monthly averages for May in Bear.

thermostat Temperature
12.8° / 22.9°
wb_sunny Feels like
11.1° / 21.2°
light_mode Avg sunshine hours
9h 53m
water_drop Avg rainfall
3.2 mm
ac_unit Avg snowfall
—
air Avg wind speed
10.8 km/h (Light breeze)
opacity Sweat loss rate
Moderate
terrain Course conditions
Firm and slightly soft
sunny Max UV Index
High (6.0)
humidity_mid Humidity
69.9%
wb_twilight Sunrise
05:47
nightlight Sunset
20:10

About Bear

Learn more about the host city, Bear.

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Bear is a census-designated place (CDP) in New Castle County, Delaware, United States. The population was 19,371 at the 2010 census.

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