Bare Hill Sprint Triathlon, Duathlon and Aquabike
- Date
- Last held Jun 7, 2026, next date to be announced
- Location
- Harvard, Massachusetts
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Water temperature and wetsuits at Bare Hill Sprint Triathlon, Duathlon and Aquabike
Around June 7, the 311-acre lake nearest the race typically runs about 72°F at the surface (67 to 75°F across 2011 to 2020). Wetsuits were legal every year at this date.
A model estimate from the USGS lake temperature model (daily surface temperatures for US lakes), not a measurement; matched to the largest lake near the race's listed location, about 2.1 km away. Wetsuit cutoffs are USA Triathlon age-group rules. The race's own water temperature reading on race morning decides.
Start location and course
4 Pond Road, Harvard, MA 01451
- Directions to the start
- Duathlon Run 1 Map (d368g9lw5ileu7.cloudfront.net)
- BHT Bike Map (MapMyRun)
- BHT Run 2 Map (MapMyRun)
The pin marks the address the race lists, which is usually the start. Course maps are the organizers' own.
Course profile: how hilly is Bare Hill Sprint Triathlon, Duathlon and Aquabike?
The 10.5-mile bike course climbs 383 feet, about 36 feet a mile: rolling.
| Course | Distance | Climbing | Terrain |
|---|---|---|---|
| BHT Bike MapBike | 10.5 mi | 383 ft | rolling |
| BHT Run 2 MapRun | 3.1 mi | 183 ft | rolling |
From the course maps the organizers publish on Ride with GPS and MapMyRun; climbing is the total gain the map reports. Courses can change between editions, so check the date on the map.
Where Bare Hill Sprint Triathlon, Duathlon and Aquabike ranks
- No. 36 of 50 on Flattest triathlon bike courses
- No. 49 of 50 on Hilliest triathlon bike courses
National lists computed from results, entry fees, course maps and water temperatures; they refresh through the day.
Race details
- Where
- 4 Pond Road, Harvard, MA 01451Map
- Course
- Road
- Distances
- Sprint Triathlon, Duathlon
- Editions
- 2026 (Jun 7, 2026), 2025 (Jun 8, 2025), 2024 (Jun 9, 2024), 2023 (Jun 4, 2023), 2022 (Jun 26, 2022), 2021 (Aug 8, 2021)
- Status
- The next edition has not been announced yet. Past events: Duathlon (1.5 Mile Run, 10.4 Mile Bike, 3.1 Mile Run), Sprint Triathlon (.3 Mile Swim, 10.4 Mile Bike, 3.1 Mile Run), Sprint Triathlon Relay (.3 Mile Swim, 10.4 Mile Bike, 3.1 Mile Run), Aqua Bike (.3 Mile Swim and 10.4 Mile Bike), Duathlon (1.5 Mile Run, 10.4 Mile Bike, 3.1 Mile Run).
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Quick answers
- When is Bare Hill Sprint Triathlon, Duathlon and Aquabike?
- The next date has not been announced.
- How much does it cost?
- See the registration page for current pricing.
- What distances are offered?
- Sprint Triathlon, Duathlon.
- Where does it start?
- 4 Pond Road, Harvard, MA 01451.
- Is there a course map?
- Yes, the organizers publish the route on d368g9lw5ileu7.cloudfront.net; the link is under Start location and course.
From the organizers
LIVE TRACKING & RESULTS: NEW ENGLAND TIMING
2026 Bare Hill Races
LOCATION: 4 Pond Road, Harvard, MA, 01451
We are excited to announce that the Bare Hill Races will take place on Sunday, June 7th, 2026 in our charming town of Harvard, MA. This grassroots race is perfectly suited for the new to multi-sport athletes all the way up to the seasoned athletes vying to qualify for National Championship slots.
We HIGHLY recommend that you use the online registration and credit card payment option (even if you plan to sign up in-person).
This will make things faster and smoother on race day morning.