Lums Pond Triathlon.
The Olympic distance at the Lums Pond Triathlon is a fast race in Lums Pond State Park near Bear, Delaware: 1.5 km in the lake, three flat bike laps around the park and two shaded run laps by the shore. It doubles as the USA Triathlon Delaware State Championship and sold out last year.
Lums Pond Triathlon 2027: Course, Route Profile & Map
The swim is in Lums Pond, about 200 acres and around 10 feet deep on average. The Olympic field swims two laps of a rectangular course and stays in the water to start the second. The start is a time trial, two athletes every few seconds. From the swim exit on the grassy beach it is about 250 m to transition.
The bike is three laps of the 6.7-mile loop around the park, all right-hand turns on good pavement with a dedicated lane on Route 301. After the third lap you turn right back into the park. Two 5 km run laps follow, half gravel and half pavement, mostly in the woods.
The day goes from open to shaded. The bike on open roads is exposed to the weather, while the run lies largely in shade. In August the organiser expects water in the mid-70s Fahrenheit, around 24 degrees Celsius; whether wetsuits are allowed depends on the official reading on race morning.
+77 m
+40 m
Bike course
37.02 km · +77 m| Start | Length | Ø | Max. | Gain | Cat. |
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Climb categories follow the road-cycling convention and rate the terrain itself (length and gradient) regardless of sport: Cat. 4 marks the easiest rated climbs, Cat. 1 the hardest, and HC (hors catégorie, “beyond categorization”) is reserved for the most brutal ascents. Short climbs below the Cat. 4 threshold stay unrated.
Run course
10 km · +40 m| Start | Length | Ø | Max. | Gain | Cat. |
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Climb categories follow the road-cycling convention and rate the terrain itself (length and gradient) regardless of sport: Cat. 4 marks the easiest rated climbs, Cat. 1 the hardest, and HC (hors catégorie, “beyond categorization”) is reserved for the most brutal ascents. Short climbs below the Cat. 4 threshold stay unrated.
How to pace Lums Pond Triathlon.
Settle into the race
The race is decided on the bike and on the second run lap, not in the water. The time trial start takes the crowding out of the swim; swim steadily, sight cleanly on the buoys, and use the 250 m to transition to settle your heart rate.
Spread the effort
On the bike the biggest risk is over-investing on a flat, fast course because the speed feels easy. Ride all three laps at the same pace and keep track of the lap count. Ride the bike just below threshold and you can still pick it up in the shade of the run.
Finish strong
On the run, the first lap is for settling in and the second is for racing. With no aid on the bike, drink enough there that you do not start the run already in deficit.
Training plan for Lums Pond Triathlon: 12-week build
Build all three disciplines
Expect about 2:15 to 3:15 hours in total. It is a steady effort at the top of the aerobic range with no climbs, where rhythm and fuelling matter more than strength.
Brick sessions
In the water, open-water sessions with buoy sighting help; the course is rectangular and calm, but without walls or lane ropes. Whether wetsuits are allowed depends on the water temperature on race morning, so make sure you can swim 1.5 km confidently without a wetsuit.
Practise transitions
The main focus is riding on the aero bars for over an hour and running straight afterwards. Plan a weekly brick session that grows over time until you link 60 to 75 minutes on the bike at race effort with 30 to 40 minutes of running.
Arrive fresh
Prepare for heat. Train in warm conditions in the weeks before, practise drinking on the bike and plan how much fluid you carry, because there is no aid on the bike.
Courses
Download each leg of Lums Pond Triathlon as its own GPX file for your watch or bike computer.
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Everything about Lums Pond Triathlon.
How long is Lums Pond Triathlon?
Lums Pond Triathlon is 48.52 km long. That distance shapes how much aerobic endurance, pace durability, and race-specific work belong in the training plan.
What is the profile of the bike course at Lums Pond Triathlon?
The bike course at Lums Pond Triathlon is classified as Flat, averaging 2.1 vertical metres per kilometre. 92% of the route is flat, 4% climbs moderately (2 to 6%) and 0% is steeper than 6%.
Is there a GPX file for the Lums Pond Triathlon course?
Yes. Each leg of Lums Pond Triathlon is on this page as its own free GPX download — ready to import into Garmin, Wahoo, Komoot, Strava or any other app that reads GPX.
How should I prepare for Lums Pond Triathlon?
Preparation for Lums Pond Triathlon should account for 48.52 km, current training load, and available training time. An adaptive plan helps place key sessions without ignoring recovery and real life.
What pacing strategy works for Lums Pond Triathlon?
The pacing strategy for Lums Pond Triathlon should reflect 48.52 km and your current fitness. Start controlled and keep margin for sections where the profile or fatigue makes target pace harder.
When does Lums Pond Triathlon take place?
Lums Pond Triathlon takes place on August 8, 2027.
Where does Lums Pond Triathlon take place?
Lums Pond Triathlon takes place in Bear, United States.
Which distances does Lums Pond Triathlon offer?
Lums Pond Triathlon offers 6 distances — Lums Pond Olympic Triathlon: 48.52 km; Lums Pond Olympic Aquabike: 38.52 km; Lums Pond Olympic Triathlon Relay: 48.52 km; Lums Pond Sprint Triathlon: 21.84 km; Lums Pond Sprint Aquabike: 16.84 km; Lums Pond Sprint Triathlon Relay: 21.84 km.
How do I register for Lums Pond Triathlon?
Registration runs through the organiser: kineticmultisports.com. YOUB shows you the course, elevation profile and training plan for your preparation.
