Bear Triathlon 2027
- Date
- Race weekend: Saturday to Sunday, May 22 to 23, 2027
- Start time
- 5:00 PM start (New York)
- Location
- Bear, Delaware
- Entry fee
- From $55 · goes up to $65 on Jan 2, 2027
- Included with entry
- Includes a shirt
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Events and entry fees
| Event | Distance | When | Entry fee | Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saturday, May 22, 2027 | ||||
| Youth Triathlon - 11-12 yr | Kids TriathlonSwim 100 yd · Bike 4 mi · Run 1 miOpen water swim | May 22, 20275:00 PM | $55$65 after Jan 2, 2027 | – |
| Youth Triathlon - 13-15 yr | Kids TriathlonSwim 150 yd · Bike 6 mi · Run 1 miOpen water swim | May 22, 20275:00 PM | $55$65 after Jan 2, 2027 | – |
| Youth Triathlon - 7-8 yr | Kids TriathlonSwim 50 yd · Bike 2 mi · Run 0.5 miOpen water swim | May 22, 20275:00 PM | $55$65 after Jan 2, 2027 | – |
| Youth Triathlon - 9-10 yr | Kids TriathlonSwim 100 yd · Bike 2 mi · Run 0.5 miOpen water swim | May 22, 20275:00 PM | $55$65 after Jan 2, 2027 | – |
| Sunday, May 23, 2027 | ||||
| Olympic Aquabike | AquabikeSwim 1,448 m · Bike 23 miOpen water swim | May 23, 20277:00 AM | $155$165 after Jan 2, 2027 | – |
| Olympic Triathlon | Olympic TriathlonSwim 1,448 m · Bike 23 mi · Run 6 miOpen water swim | May 23, 20277:00 AM | $155$165 after Jan 2, 2027 | – |
| Olympic Triathlon Relay | Olympic TriathlonSwim 1,448 m · Bike 23 mi · Run 6 miRelay or teamOpen water swim | May 23, 20277:00 AM | $210$220 after Jan 2, 2027 | – |
| Sprint Aquabike | AquabikeSwim 966 m · Bike 10 miOpen water swim | May 23, 20277:00 AM | $145$155 after Jan 2, 2027 | – |
| Sprint Triathlon | Sprint TriathlonSwim 966 m · Bike 10 mi · Run 3 miOpen water swim | May 23, 20277:00 AM | $145$155 after Jan 2, 2027 | – |
| Sprint Triathlon Relay | Sprint TriathlonSwim 966 m · Bike 10 mi · Run 3 miRelay or teamOpen water swim | May 23, 20277:00 AM | $200$210 after Jan 2, 2027 | – |
Entry fees exclude processing fees. Prices and dates come from the race's registration page and refresh nightly.
Race day planning
Entry fee schedule
- Youth Triathlon - 11-12 yr and Youth Triathlon - 13-15 yr and Youth Triathlon - 7-8 yr and Youth Triathlon - 9-10 yr: $55 until Jan 1, then $65 until Mar 5, then $75 until Apr 30, then $85 until May 20.
- Olympic Aquabike and Olympic Triathlon: $155 until Jan 1, then $165 until Mar 5, then $175 until Apr 30, then $185 until May 20.
- Olympic Triathlon Relay: $210 until Jan 1, then $220 until Mar 5, then $230 until Apr 30, then $240 until May 20.
- Sprint Aquabike and Sprint Triathlon: $145 until Jan 1, then $155 until Mar 5, then $165 until Apr 30, then $175 until May 20.
Online registration closes May 20, 2027, unless the race fills first.
Light and altitude
Sunrise on race morning is at about 5:43 AM, and the Youth Triathlon - 11-12 yr starts at 5:00 PM.
Fees exclude processing fees. Comparisons use current entry fees and published results from races nearby.
Start location and course
1068 Howell School Road, Bear, DE 19701
The pin marks the address the race lists, which is usually the start. The organizers have not shared a course map with us yet.
2026 results
All results (4 years)Sprint
Olympic
Youth - 9-10 yr
Aggregated from official results for Bear Triathlon. Individual finisher names are not stored here.
How fast do you need to be at Bear Triathlon?
At the 2026 Sprint, the fastest tenth finished in 1:11:37 or better, the top quarter in 1:20:22, and half the field in 1:28:51; the last tenth came in after 1:54:56.
At the 2026 Olympic, the fastest tenth finished in 2:21:41 or better, the top quarter in 2:34:19, and half the field in 2:49:31; the last tenth came in after 3:15:53.
At the 2026 Youth - 9-10 yr, the fastest tenth finished in 16:57 or better, the top quarter in 19:02, and half the field in 22:16; the last tenth came in after 26:57.
| Age | Women | Men |
|---|---|---|
| 20-29 | 1:32:10 | 1:13:27 |
| 30-39 | 1:20:10 | 1:10:31 |
| 40-49 | 1:27:42 | 1:11:36 |
| 50-59 | 1:19:38 | 1:13:48 |
| 60-69 | 1:33:48 | 1:28:47 |
| 70+ | n/a | 1:53:06 |
Groups with fewer than five finishers are left out. Awards vary by race; check the race's rules.
What would my time get me?
Where a finish time would have placed in 2026.
Finishers by year
Down 35 percent since 2023.
All events combined, from official results.
Bear Triathlon Sprint Triathlon year by year
From 2023 to 2026, the field went from 182 to 122 finishers, and the median time dropped from 1:38:27 to 1:28:51.
| Year | Finishers | Median | Fastest tenth | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 122 (-7%) | 1:28:51 | under 1:11:37 | 1:03:48 |
| 2025 | 131 (-22%) | 1:34:07 | under 1:15:27 | 1:00:08 |
| 2024 | 169 (-7%) | 1:30:35 | under 1:12:52 | 1:03:46 |
| 2023 | 182 | 1:38:27 | under 1:21:53 | 1:05:04 |
From each year's official results for the Sprint Triathlon; virtual options are left out.
Typical race-day weather
Around May 22 the day usually runs from 56°F at dawn to 76°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 32% of days. Cold snaps dip to 50°F and hot years reach 86°F.
Based on 85 days within a week of the date over the last 5 years, from historical weather for the start area. Not a forecast.
Race details
- Where
- 1068 Howell School Road, Bear, DE 19701Map
- Course
- Road
- Included with entry
- T-Shirt
- Distances
- Kids Triathlon, Sprint Triathlon, Olympic Triathlon, Aquabike
- Editions
- 2027 (May 22, 2027), 2026 (May 16, 2026), 2025 (May 18, 2025), 2024 (May 19, 2024), 2023 (May 14, 2023), 2022 (May 15, 2022)
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Quick answers
- When is Bear Triathlon?
- It is a race weekend, Saturday to Sunday, May 22 to 23, 2027: Kids Triathlon on Saturday; Aquabike, Olympic Triathlon, Sprint Triathlon on Sunday.
- How much does it cost?
- Entry starts at $55 before processing fees, and rises to $65 on Jan 2, 2027.
- When does registration close?
- Online registration closes May 20, 2027, unless the race fills first.
- Do athletes get a shirt or medal?
- Entry includes a shirt, according to the race's registration page. Check it for sizes and whether kids' races get the same.
- What distances are offered?
- Kids Triathlon, Sprint Triathlon, Olympic Triathlon, Aquabike.
- How big is it, and how fast?
- In 2026, 122 athletes finished the Sprint; the median finish was 1:28:51 and the winner finished in 1:03:48.
- Where does it start?
- 1068 Howell School Road, Bear, DE 19701.
From the organizers
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.