We have been coordinating with USA Triathlon (USAT), USA Track and Field, Running USA, state and local officials, as well following their guidelines and as we manage our response and make plans and decisions as new information is released. We are in contact with local health department and industry organizations regarding best practices for mass participation events and any threat of Coronavirus in Maine and New Hampshire. In the coming weeks we will make decisions based on science provided by advisers. Click + for more information.

Following the guidance of health officials and the current restrictions on gatherings and social distancing, we have postponed the following events:

Polar Bear Triathlon until October 2020.  We will announce the date as soon as possible (we’re waiting on Bowdoin College to confirm their fall schedule and finalize the date). 

The Wallis Sands Half Marathon has been postponed until Saturday, October 24. 

The Sebago Lake Triathlon has been postponed until Sunday, August 9, 2020 AND IS TAKING PLACE AS PLANNED.

We are committed to hosting these events, as long as it is safe for the participants, volunteers, staff and emergency responder.

Registrants of postponed events have multiple choices if unable to participate on the rescheduled dates:

• Transfer to one of TriME’s other events, at no additional cost.
• Join a virtual race. Virtual race participants will have t-shirts, finisher medal and a special sticker shipped to them when they complete their race PLUS eligible for other discount.
• Deferring to a future TriME event in 2021, 2022 or 2023 is also be an option.If you would like to change your status, transfer, defer please simply email [email protected] and we will take care of it for you. Please specific which race.

We wish everyone well, during these trying times.  Keep training, running, biking, hiking, as long as health officials deem it safe and follow recommendations for social distancing. The outdoors is still a good place to spend time. We look forward to providing a great Polar Bear Triathlon / Duathlon experience, as soon as it is possible.