The 2020 Polar Bear Triathlon & Duathlon - cancelled ::
Events
| Triathlon : |
| Triathlon : 525 yard swim, 11.5 mile bike, 3 mile run |
| Duathlon : |
| Duathlon : Run 1 mile, 11.5 mile bike 3 mile run |
- Race Date: Saturday, May 2, 2020
- Start Time: 8:30 AM
- Entry Fee:varies by date
- Location:Bowdoin College
- Address: 35 Watson Drive
- City/State/Zip:Brunswick, Maine 04011
- Country: USA
- Race Website https://tri-maine.com/polar-be...
- Telephone: 2072215420
- Email: [email protected]
The 2020 Polar Bear Triathlon & Duathlon: - POSTPONED
From The Race Registration Website:
The health and well-being of our athletes, volunteers and our community is our highest priority. We have been coordinating with USA Triathlon (USAT) and as the situation surrounding COVID-19 (coronavirus) continues to evolve. We are monitoring the status of Coronavirus (COVID-19) abroad, in the U.S. and locally. We are in contact with local health department officials regarding best practices for mass participation events and any threat of Coronavirus in Maine. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has recommended canceling or postponing events over 50 people for at least eight weeks and the governor of the State of Maine has restricted gatherings over 10 people.
Following the guidance of health officials, Bowdoin College has closed its facilities until at least the end of May. To that end, the Polar Bear Triathlon / Duathlon has been postponed. As the longest running multisport race in Maine, we are committed to hosting the 18th annual event on a later date. We are working with Bowdoin College, the Town of Brunswick and USA Triathlon (USAT) to finalize a date in October.
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,
Course Information:
Swim
Pool swim 525 yards (21 lengths) with wave starts (approx 30 athletes per wave). You will be placed the appropriate wave based on the estimated swim time that you give when registering (so it is very important that it is accurate!). If you did not give an accurate swim time, PLEASE go time yourself in a pool and update your registration online. There is a 20 minute time limit to complete the swim portion of the race. If you do not complete the swim in 20 mins, you will be asked to get out of the pool. You will be allowed to finish the rest of the race, but your time will be considered unofficial and you will not be eligible for awards. PLEASE NOTE: It is imperative that you provide an accurate swim time for 525 yards. If you give a false swim time that puts you in an inappropriate wave, we reserve the right to move you to a different wave at any point.
Bike
11.5 mile loop course with rolling/flat terrain and ocean views on low traffic country roads. There are no aid stations, but there will be lead and sweep vehicles. You are responsible for your own water/support on the bike course. If you have mechanical issues on the bike, do not count on a mechanic coming to help you. You should have the tools and knowledge to handle a breakdown, if it were to happen. All athletes must be off the course by 11:45 a.m. If you are not finished with the bike leg by that time, you will be picked up by a sweep vehicle and returned to the transition area. You will be allowed to finish the rest of the race, but your time will be considered unofficial and you will not be eligible for awards.
Run
3 mile off and on road course. Wide trails and quiet neighborhood streets. There will be aid stations approximately every 1 mile. This year’s route will have one and a half laps of the trail. Please see course map link above for more detailed explanation.
Other Info:
2020 Results:
2020 Results: Cancelled Due To Covid-19
Previous Results:
2019 Results at: allsportsevents.com
2018 Results at: allsportsevents.com
2017 Results at: allsportsevents.com
2016 Results at: allsportsevents.com
2015 Results at: allsportsevents.com
2014 Results at: allsportsevents.com
2013 Results at: allsportsevents.com
2012 Results at: allsportsevents.com
2011 Results at: allsportsevents.com
2010 Results At: allsportsevents.com
2009 Results At: allsportsevents.com
2008 Results At: allsportsevents.com
2007 Results At: allsportsevents.com
2006 Results At: allsportsevents.com
2005 Results At: allsportsevents.com
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