Pemaquid Beach Triathlon

About the triathlon Sign up for Maine's most beautiful triathlon at Pemaquid Beach in Bristol on August 23 (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. To date, we've raised $48,797 for the playground fund. Help us reach our goal of raising another $12,000 in 2026! Your race registration includes: a soft, ring-spun cotton tee featuring the race logo a souvenir finisher's prize, hand-made by a local artisan entrance to a fun and well-organized event with wonderful volunteer support! Course Overview 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-to-low 60's in August)! For your comfort, we recommend a wetsuit, but it is not required. Sleeveless wetsuits are allowed. The transition area is a short distance from the beach along a sandy path. Not-quite-sprint Bike Now that Lower Round Pond Road has reopened, the bike route will return to the original 17.4 mile loop north into Bristol Mills on Route 130, east on Lower Round Pond Road, and south and west on Route 32 back to Route 130. The route is characterized by steady, gentle rolling hills. 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: Exit the west end of the transition area with your bike and proceed on foot to the mounting line at the park entrance (where the pavement begins) Exit Pemaquid Beach Park and turn left onto Snowball Hill/Huddle Rd Continue north then east approximately 1 mile and turn left onto Bristol Rd/Route 1