Race Info
The Polar Bear Triathlon and Duathlon takes place on Saturday, May 2, 2026, in Brunswick, ME. This event is New England’s season opening event, offering a sprint triathlon and duathlon perfect for beginners and experienced athletes. It combines a pool swim, a scenic bike course on country coastal roads, and an epic and fast run on wide hard-packed trails and quiet neighborhood streets.
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), a 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.
Events and Distances
- Polar Bear Triathlon: 525 yard swim, 11.5 mile bike, 3 mile run
- College Student Sprint Triathlon
- Duathlon: 2 mile run, 11.5 mile bike, 3 mile run
- College Student Duathlon
- Triathlon Relay
- Student Triathlon Relay
- Sprint Aquabike: 525 yard swim, 11.5 mile bike
- Virtual Triathlon
- Virtual Duathlon
Virtual participants can compete all events at once or separately. Swag will be mailed after May 4th to all virtual participants.
The Polar Bear Triathlon / Duathlon will be sanctioned by USA Triathlon. A $15 one-day membership is required for non-annual USA Triathlon members.
