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Bear Triathlon

May 16 - 17, 2026
Bear, DE 19701 US

Youth Course

This race is sanctioned by USA Triathlon. All RULES apply.   
 
Saturday, May 16 at Lums Pond State Park 
3:00 PM - Athlete Check-In & Registration Opens for Adult and Youth race.
4:00 PM - Pre-Race Course Talk under pavilion in area for Adult and Youth race.
5:00 PM - Youth Triathlon race start at water's edge.
YOUTH Wave 1 - 13-15 yr olds (all genders)
YOUTH Wave 2 - 11-12 yr olds (all genders)
YOUTH Wave 3 - 9-10 yr olds (all genders)
YOUTH Wave 4 - 7-8 yr olds (all genders)
6:00 PM - Athlete Check-In & Registration Closes for Adult race.
​​Recreational swimming is not permitted in Lums Pond. Athletes may only swim on race day.
 
RACE START
Athletes will be called onto the starting line (inflatable arch at swim start) by assigned wave number. It is the athlete’s responsibility to know their starting wave number. Each wave will start on land under the inflatable arch and walk/run into the water when prompted to begin.  Each new wave will start AFTER all swimmers from previous wave exit the water. 
 
5:00 PM, Wave 1 start
Wave 1 - 13-15 yr olds (all genders)
Wave 2 - 11-12 yr olds (all genders)
Wave 3 - 9-10 yr olds (all genders)
Wave 4 - 7-8 yr olds (all genders)
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SWIM COURSE
Youth Triathlon - The swim course will be in Lums Pond. After exiting the swim, participants will walk/run directly to the transition area and prepare for the bike leg of the race.
Required Distances:
7-8 yr : Swim 50 yards
9-10 yr : Swim 100 yards
11-12 yr : Swim 100 yards
13-15 yr : Swim 150 yards​
To view the swim course map, click HERE.​
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BIKE COURSE
Youth Triathlon - The bike course is flat along well-maintained and paved roads. The route is marked with signage and there will be race volunteers at every turn. Please familiarize yourself with the route, as it is the athlete’s ultimate responsibility to know the course. There are no water stations on the bike course.​
 
Required Distances:
7-8 yr: Bike 2 miles
9-10 yr: Bike 2 miles
11-12 yr: Bike 4 miles
13-15 yr: Bike 6 miles
To view the bike course map, click HERE.​
RUN COURSE
Youth Triathlon - The course is marked on race day with signage. Please familiarize yourself with the course, as it is ultimately the athlete’s responsibility to know all courses. There are no aid stations on the run course.
11-15 yr olds will wear blue wrist bands.
7-10 yr olds will wear pink wrist bands.
The color of the wrist band will help our race staff direct runners to the correct turn around point on the run course. See map illustration by clicking the link below.
Required Distances:
7-8 yr: Run 0.5 mile
9-10 yr: Run 0.5 mile
11-12 yr: Run 1 mile
13-15 yr  Run 1 mile​
To view the run course map, click HERE

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