Lums Pond Triathlon
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Lums Pond Triathlon
The Lums Pond Triathlon takes place on Sunday, August 2, 2026, at Lums Pond State Park in Bear, Delaware (1068 Howell School Rd). The event offers Sprint and Olympic distance formats with individual, aquabike, and relay options. The race is sanctioned by USA Triathlon.
- Lums Pond Olympic Triathlon (Individual): 1.5k swim, 23 mi bike, 10k run
- Lums Pond Olympic Aquabike (Individual): 1.5k swim, 23 mi bike
- Lums Pond Olympic Triathlon Relay: team entry for 2 or 3 people
- Lums Pond Sprint Triathlon (Individual): 750m swim, 10 mi bike, 5k run
- Lums Pond Sprint Aquabike (Individual): 750m swim, 10 mi bike
- Lums Pond Sprint Triathlon Relay: team entry for 2 or 3 people
Course details: the swim is in freshwater with a rectangular layout that parallels the shore for the first 250 meters. The bike course is a large loop around the park, described as flat with all right hand turns and good pavement. The run uses forested single track with lake views plus wider graveled walking paths. Sprint courses use one loop per discipline; Olympic courses use multiple loops (2 swim, 3 bike, 2 run as noted in course maps).
Race format notes: organizers use a time trial swim start, sending two athletes at a time, and provide an Elite Box Start option for athletes positioned up front. The sprint and Olympic races serve as the USA Triathlon Delaware State Championships and provide qualification slots for Toyota Age Group Nationals. Registration items include a finisher medal, long sleeved tech shirt, custom socks, packet pickup bag, timed results, age group awards, a post race meal, finisher certificate, and free finish line photos. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
