
Bear Triathlon
Bear, DE • May 16, 2026
The Bear Triathlon is 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 https://www.rivalraceseries.com/beartriathlon. SPRINT TRIATHLON 750 Meter Swim | 10 Mile Bike | 3 Mile Run OLYMPIC TRIATHLON 1500 Meter Swim| 23 Mile Bike | 6 Mile Run YOUTH TRIATLON 7-8 yr : Swim 50 yards, Bike 2 miles, Run 0.5 mile 9-10 yr : Swim 100 yards, Bike 2 miles, Run 0.5 mile 11-12 yr : Swim 100 yards, Bike 4 miles, Run 1 mile 13-15 yr : Swim 150 yards, Bike 6 miles, Run 1 mile
Other Races by RIVAL Race Series

Little Patuxent River Half Marathon, 10K & 5K
February 21, 2026
Columbia, MD

Columbia Duathlon
April 12, 2026
Columbia, MD

Discover Downtown Columbia 5K/10K
April 19, 2026
Columbia, MD

Ellicott City 5K/10K
May 3, 2026
Baltimore, MD

Columbia Triathlon
June 14, 2026
Columbia, MD

Columbia Association KIDS Triathlon
July 19, 2026
Columbia, MD

Hagerstown Sprint & Youth Triathlon
August 8, 2026
Hagerstown, MD

Luray Triathlon & Duathlon
August 16, 2026
Luray, VA