Race Information

• You’ll love our swag!  All athletes receive a Tri-Blend Race Shirt, Custom Race Socks and a super cool, custom Finisher’s Medal.  Also, don’t forget the DJ, bounce house for the kids and fabulous post race food.
• Race categories available for this race are Age Group, High School (State Championships in 2018), Aquabike, Relay Teams, Clydesdale, Master’s Clydesdale, Athena, Military and Novice. All categories are scored 3 deep with Duathlon going 5 deep M/F and Masters M/F per event.
• All Kinetic Multisports races are USA Triathlon sanctioned events. Click HERE for a brief description of common USAT racing rules and how you can avoid getting a penalty in this event.
• All Kinetic Multisports race registrations are non-refundable.  There are however options for race registration insurance and a one time deferral.  Visit our FAQ’s for more details.
• Are you new to the sport of triathlon and a bit nervous?  Check out our training page so we can get you connected with a coach, club or training group to get you to the finish line.

Wet Suit Rental

• Looking for a wetsuit to rent for this event?
• Our wetsuit rental partner for this event is BONZAI Sports now located in Vienna, Virginia and online. for more information click HERE

Date: Saturday
Time: 5-7 PM
Location: Lums Pond State Park (Race Site)
Pre-Race Briefing: 6 PM – Race Site

Race Site Address: 3355 Red Lion Rd
Bear, DE 19701

Date: Sunday (Race Day)
Time: 6-7:00 AM
Location: Lums Pond State Park (Race Site)
Pre-Race Briefing: 7:15 AM at swim start for Olympic and 7:45 AM at swim start for Sprint

Please Note: All participants must collect his/ her own event packet. Photo ID is required in order to collect event materials. NO ID = NO EVENT. HINT if you take a photo of your ID with your phone, that will be sufficient for photo ID purposes.  ALL USAT annual members must show a valid USAT membership card. 

Pre-Race Meeting: An extensive pre-race meeting will take place at 6PM on Saturday. If this is your first race, come to this meeting to have your questions answered. A second brief meeting will occur 15 minutes prior to the first wave race morning.

Embassy Suites 
654 S. College Ave
Newark, DE 18713
302 368-9700

Homewood Suites
640 S. college Ave
Newark, DE 19713
302 453-9700

Camping at Lums Pond State Park
Campground is located about 1/4 mile from the Race Site
302 368-6989

Thank you for making this event your first triathlon! There are many more people like yourself who will be racing this type of event for the first time. Please note that if you register as a Novice, you will be scored in the Novice division, not your Age Group. By registering as a Novice you will start the race in the last wave of athletes if the race is an open water swim.

USA Triathlon requires each triathlete to either have a current membership or purchase a 1-day license. The 1-day license can be purchased when you register. The cost of a 1-day license is $15, an annul membership is $50 for adults and $10 for kids under 18.

Below are links to additional information that you will want to review before race weekend.

• Race Number & Body Marking
• Timing Chips
• Transition Area
• USAT Triathlon Rules
• Water Temperature & Wetsuits

Find a Club: Are you looking for a fun group of athletes to work out with? Find a club near you using the USAT Club Finder.

Training Articles

• Guide To Your First Triathlon – Michael Harlow of Endorphin Fitness
• Intro to Triathlon – Kyle Pawlazyk of Endorphin Fitness
• How Fast Can You Go – Michael Harlow of Endorphin Fitness
• Shoelaces – Camille Ronesi of Endorphin Fitness
• Goal Setting – Michael Harlow of Endorphin Fitness
• Short Sleeve Tri Suits – Kyle Pawlaczyk of Endorphin Fitness
• What Kids Need From Sports – Michael Harlow of Endorphine Fitness
• Strength Training and the Endurance Athlete – Camille Ronesi of Endorphin Fitness
• Power Meter – Kyle Pawlaczyk of Endorphin Fitness
• Hamstring Stretches – Camille Ronesi of Endorphin Fitness
• Fishing for Breakthroughs – Michael Harlow of Endorphin Fitness
• Failure Is Not An Option – Camille Ronesi of Endorphin Fitness
• Winter Training – Team Z
• Swim Training – Doug Marocco of PowerBar Team Elite
• Off Season Top 10 List – Alysia Kern Lovgren of Catalyst 3 Coaching

Volunteers are the lifeblood of any successful event.

If you would like to volunteer for this race just fill out the form below and we will put you to work!

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