The Polar Bear Triathlon and Duathlon
The Polar Bear Triathlon and Duathlon is a triathlon, aquabike, and duathlon race on May 8, 2027 in Brunswick, ME, with entry fees from $75 to $164.
- Date
- May 8, 2027 (205 days to go)
- Location
- 35 Watson Dr, Brunswick, ME
- Price
- $75–$164
- Sports
- TriathlonAquabikeDuathlon
From the Organizer
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.
Events
Typical Conditions
It's too far out for a forecast, so here's what weather on this date is normally like in the area. A race day forecast will replace this as race week approaches.
Typical High
62°
Typical Low
41°
Chance of Rain
40%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Brunswick Nas, 2 mi from the venue.
About Brunswick, ME
City Elevation
84 ft
Nearest Airport
PWM
Portland International Jetport · 24 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
From Endurance Grid
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205
Days to train
- Race
- The Polar Bear Triathlon and Duathlon
- Date
- May 8, 2027
- Location
- 35 Watson Dr, Brunswick, ME
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About These Sports
This race spans more than one sport — here’s a guide to each, so you can understand what’s involved and decide if it’s the right fit. For course distances, logistics, and race-day specifics, always defer to the race organizer’s event page.
Triathlon
Swim, bike, run — back to back. The sprint distance makes it far more accessible than most people think. Three sports in one race means three movements to train and race day never gets monotonous.
Aquabike
A swim followed by a bike — a triathlon without the run. Sprint and Olympic distances, often alongside a tri at the same venue.
Duathlon
Run, bike, run. The multi-sport format without the swim. Two disciplines, one race — a great bridge between running and triathlon.
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The Polar Bear Triathlon and Duathlon
May 8, 2027