Triathlons in Maine
Maine has 6 upcoming triathlons scheduled for 2026: Great Loon Triathlon in Lincoln on August 9, Loon Triathlon - Sprint/Olympic/Duathlon/Sprint Duathlon in Lincoln on August 9, Pemaquid Beach Triathlon in New Harbor on August 23, Pemaquid Beach Sprint Triathlon in New Harbor on August 30, Pumpkinman Triathlon Festival in South Berwick on September 12, and 2026 Pumpkinman Triathlon in South Berwick on October 11.
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Great Loon Triathlon
Lincoln, ME
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Great Loon Triathlon
August 9, 2026
Lincoln, ME
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Pemaquid Beach Sprint Triathlon
New Harbor, ME
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Pemaquid Beach Sprint Triathlon
August 30, 2026
New Harbor, ME
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2026 Pumpkinman Triathlon
South Berwick, ME
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2026 Pumpkinman Triathlon
October 11, 2026
South Berwick, ME
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Frequently asked questions
What are the standard triathlon distances?▾
The main distances are Sprint (750m swim, 20K bike, 5K run), Olympic (1.5K swim, 40K bike, 10K run), Half-Ironman/70.3 (1.2mi swim, 56mi bike, 13.1mi run), and full Ironman (2.4mi swim, 112mi bike, 26.2mi run). Browse all distances on RACE.
What do I need for my first triathlon?▾
At minimum you need a swimsuit, goggles, a road or tri bike, helmet, running shoes, and a race belt for your number. Many beginners start with a sprint triathlon, which can be completed in 1-2 hours.
What is the difference between sprint and Olympic triathlon?▾
A sprint triathlon is roughly half the distance of an Olympic triathlon. Sprints typically take 1-1.5 hours while Olympic distance races take 2-3.5 hours. Sprints are ideal for beginners.
How do I qualify for the IRONMAN World Championship?▾
Athletes qualify by earning a slot at an IRONMAN-branded qualifying race. Each full IRONMAN event allocates slots to age group winners. The World Championship is held annually in Kailua-Kona, Hawaii.
What are the biggest triathlons in the US?▾
The SuperTri Chicago Triathlon is the largest single triathlon event with 8,000+ athletes. IRONMAN events in Texas, Florida, Lake Placid, and Arizona draw thousands. Escape From Alcatraz is a bucket-list race. Find them all on RACE.