The Polar Bear Triathlon and Duathlon 2027
- Date
- Saturday, May 8, 2027
- Start time
- 8:25 AM start (New York)
- Location
- Brunswick, Maine
- Entry fee
- From $75
- Included with entry
- Includes a shirt
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Events and entry fees
| Event | Distance | When | Entry fee | Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| College Student Sprint Triathlon | Sprint TriathlonSwim 525 yd · Bike 11.5 mi · Run 3 miPool swim | May 8, 20278:25 AM | $75 | 55 |
| Polar Bear Triathlon | Sprint TriathlonSwim 525 yd · Bike 11.5 mi · Run 3 miPool swim | May 8, 20278:25 AM | $104$109 after Dec 2, 2026 | 260 |
| Sprint Aquabike | AquabikePool swim | May 8, 20278:25 AM | $104$109 after Dec 2, 2026 | 8 |
| Student Triathlon Relay | Sprint TriathlonSwim 525 yd · Bike 11.5 mi · Run 3 miRelay or teamPool swim | May 8, 20278:25 AM | $125 | 3 |
| Triathlon Relay | Sprint TriathlonSwim 525 yd · Bike 11.5 mi · Run 3 miRelay or teamPool swim | May 8, 20278:25 AM | $164$169 after Dec 2, 2026 | 30 |
| College Student Duathlon | DuathlonRun 2 mi · Bike 11.5 mi · Run 3 mi | May 8, 20279:00 AM | $75 | – |
| Duathlon | DuathlonRun 2 mi · Bike 11.5 mi · Run 3 mi | May 8, 20279:00 AM | $104$109 after Dec 2, 2026 | 200 |
| Virtual DuathlonVirtual | – | May 8, 20278:30 AM | $60 | – |
| Virtual TriathlonVirtual | – | May 8, 20278:30 AM | $60 | – |
Entry fees exclude processing fees. Prices and dates come from the race's registration page and refresh nightly.
The swim at The Polar Bear Triathlon and Duathlon
This is a pool swim at Greason Pool.
From the organizer's own race information (source). Venues and rules can change from year to year; the race's current athlete guide decides.
Race day planning
Entry fee schedule
- College Student Sprint Triathlon: $75 until Dec 1, then $75 until Dec 31, then $75 until Feb 28, then $95 until Apr 6, then $100 until May 1, then $150 until May 7.
- Polar Bear Triathlon: $104 until Dec 1, then $109 until Dec 31, then $114 until Feb 28, then $119 until Apr 6, then $129 until May 1, then $150 until May 7.
- Sprint Aquabike: $104 until Dec 1, then $109 until Dec 31, then $114 until Feb 28, then $119 until Apr 6, then $129 until May 1, then $134 until May 7.
- Student Triathlon Relay: $125 until Dec 1, then $125 until Dec 31, then $125 until Feb 28, then $145 until Apr 6, then $150 until May 1, then $200 until May 7.
Online registration closes May 7, 2027, unless the race fills first.
Light and altitude
Sunrise on race morning is at about 5:23 AM, and the College Student Sprint Triathlon starts at 8:25 AM. The start sits about 100 feet above sea level.
Fees exclude processing fees. Comparisons use current entry fees and published results from races nearby.
Start location and course
35 Watson Dr, Brunswick, ME 04011
The pin marks the address the race lists, which is usually the start. The organizers have not shared a course map with us yet.
Typical race-day weather
Around May 8 the day usually runs from 43°F at dawn to 62°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 29% of days. Cold snaps dip to 37°F and hot years reach 72°F.
Based on 75 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
- 35 Watson Dr, Brunswick, ME 04011Map
- Course
- Road
- Start elevation
- About 100 feet
- Included with entry
- T-Shirt
- Distances
- Sprint Triathlon, Duathlon, Aquabike
- Editions
- 2027 (May 8, 2027), 2026 (May 2, 2026), 2025 (May 3, 2025), 2024 (May 4, 2024), 2023 (May 6, 2023), 2022 (May 7, 2022)
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Quick answers
- When is The Polar Bear Triathlon and Duathlon?
- Saturday, May 8, 2027, starting at 8:25 AM.
- How much does it cost?
- Entry starts at $75 before processing fees.
- When does registration close?
- Online registration closes May 7, 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?
- Sprint Triathlon, Duathlon, Aquabike.
- Where does it start?
- 35 Watson Dr, Brunswick, ME 04011.
From the organizers
The Polar Bear Triathlon / Duathlon will take place on May 8, 2027
The Polar Bear Triathlon / Duathlon is New England’s season opening event! A sprint triathlon and duathlon perfect for beginners and experienced triathletes alike combining a pool swim, a scenic bike course on country coastal roads, and epic and fast run on wide hard packed trails and quiet neighborhood streets,
8:25a Start Time