Sign up for Maine's most beautiful triathlon at Pemaquid Beach in Bristol on August 24 (9:00 am start). Compete as an individual or as a team of up to three people. Much of the race route hugs the coastline of the iconic Pemaquid peninsula. This is a beautiful and fun community event - make it as competitive or as laid back as you like!
The Pemaquid Beach Triathlon is a fundraiser for Bristol Parks and Recreation. Proceeds will be used to build a playground at Pemaquid Beach Park. Help us reach our goal of raising $11,000 in 2025!
Course Info:
Sprint Swim
The 400-yard ocean swim follows a clockwise triangle route, starting and ending at Pemaquid Beach. The water is chilly (temperatures average in the mid 50's in August)! For your comfort, we recommend a wetsuit. Sleeveless wetsuits are allowed. The transition area is a short distance from the beach along a sandy path.
Not-quite-sprint Bike
The bike route is 17.4 miles around the Pemaquid peninsula, characterized by steady, gentle rolling hills (see elevation gain, below). Route 32 hugs the coast through the villages of Chamberlain and New Harbor, with lovely views of Muscongus Bay and far-off Monhegan Island.
Bike Route Directions:
- Turn left on to Snowball Hill Road on exiting Pemaquid Beach Park
- Bear Right onto Huddle Road
- Turn left onto Bristol Road
- At Bristol Mills, sharp right onto Lower Round Pond Road
- Turn right onto Route 32
- Turn right on Bristol Road
- Turn left onto Huddle Road
- Bear left onto Snowball Hill Rd
- Turn left into Pemaquid Beach Park
bike route elevation gain
Sprint Run
The 3.1-mile out-and-back run course follows Pemaquid Trail, a quiet residential street with views of Johns Bay. Turn right on exiting Pemaquid Beach Park and turn right again onto Pemaquid Trail. Other than a moderate hill from the park exit up to Pemaquid Trail, the run route is quite flat.
Transition Area
There will be one transition area located on a grassy area between the pavilion and the dunes. The transition area opens at 7:00 a.m. and closes at 8:30 a.m. just before the mandatory pre-race meeting.
Awards:
- Top male/female overall
- Top 3 relay teams
- First and second place male and female finishers by age group (under 20, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 61-64, 65-69, and 70+)
T-Shirts and swag:
Soft cotton-bland T-shirts featuring the race logo are included with all registrations completed before July 31. After that date, t-shirts are not guaranteed. All finishers get a prize, handmade by a local artisan!
Cost:
Price increases after July 31, 2025 at 11:59pm EDT
Triathlon - $95
Relay - $144
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