Polar Bear Triathlon
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Event Overview
The Polar Bear Triathlon and Duathlon is a multi-sport event held on the campus of Bowdoin College in Brunswick, Maine. It takes place on the first Saturday of May.
Available Events
The event includes several race formats:
- Polar Bear Triathlon
- College Student Sprint Triathlon
- Duathlon
- College Student Duathlon
- Triathlon Relay
- Student Triathlon Relay
- Sprint Aquabike
- Virtual Triathlon
- Virtual Duathlon
Course Details
The standard triathlon is a sprint-distance event. The duathlon replaces the swim with a run.
- A 525-yard swim in a 16-lane pool (for the triathlon)
- A 2-mile run (first leg for duathletes)
- An 11.5-mile bike course on country coastal roads
- A 3-mile run on wide, hard-packed trails and quiet neighborhood streets
The event uses facilities at Bowdoin College, including a 16-lane pool, locker rooms with showers, and a flat grass transition area.
Additional Information
The event is sanctioned by USA Triathlon. A one-day USA Triathlon membership is required for registration if the participant is not an annual member. Virtual participants can complete the distances at their own pace, and swag is mailed after the event. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
