_ The 2022 Polarbear  Triathlon & Duathlon:

The Polar Bear Triathlon / Duathlon is working closely with Bowdoin College to host the event on its traditional date of May 7, 2022.  However, the college cannot confirm the date at this time.  While we are opening registration to allow for discount for those that would like to registrer early and take additional discounts early discounts, the registration fees will be completely refundable until February 1, 2022.  We feel confident we will know if the event will take place at that time.  Bodwoin may require specific covid policies, such as proof of vaccinatoin or testing.  It will be the repsonsibility of the participants to meet these policies.

If we can confirm the event on February 1, 2022, registration policies will revert to our standard refund policies at this time.  If the event cannot take place, we will convert the event to a fully virtual event.  Participants who registered for the in person event, will have the choice of a FULL REFUND or converting their event to a virtual event.  Please note that refunds of one day USAT membership fees must be made thorugh USAT.

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,

8:00a Start Time

 
The Polar Bear Triathlon and Duathlon takes place the first Saturday of 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 partiicpants compete them all at once, or separately, it’s up to you.  Swag will be mailed in June 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.