The Polar Bear Triathlon and Duathlon
Brunswick, ME
Sat, May 8, 2027
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Saturday, May 8th, 2027
35 Watson Dr, Brunswick ME
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43–59°F · some rain risk
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On this date: rain 2 of the last 10 years
2026
40–57°F
dry
2025
46–70°F
dry
2024
44–56°F
rain
2023
46–65°F
dry
2022
39–55°F
dry
2021
40–53°F
dry
2020
40–56°F
dry
2019
41–59°F
dry
2018
42–57°F
dry
2017
42–50°F
rain
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About this race
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
The Polar Bear Triathlon and Duathlon takes place in May annually to open the triathlon season in New England. The race is contested on the beautiful campus of Bowdoin College with world class facilities including a 16 lane pool, locker rooms with showers (pending availability), wonderful flat grass transition area and world class event production. This pool swim triathlon is a great race for beginners to get their feet wet and seasoned triathletes to start their season without the concerns of a cold, open water swim.
Distances
525 yard swim OR 2 mile run for duathletes
11.5 mile bike
3 mile run
Virtual participants compete them all at once, or separately, it’s up to you. Swag will be mailed after May 8th to all virtual participants.
The Polarbear Triathlon / Duathlon will be sanctioned by USA Triathlon. If you are not an annual member of USA Triathlon, you will need to purchase a $15 one-day membership when you register.
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