Black Bear Triathlon

Sprint Distance (750m swim, 18 mile bike, 3.4 miles)
Half Distance (1.2 miles, 56 miles, 13.1 miles)

REGISTRATION NOW OPEN
2008 Athlete Information Guide Click Here

A Half Iron & Sprint Distance race in the beautiful and challenging Mountains of the Poconos. It will take place in beautiful Beltzville State Park, just minutes from Jim Thorpe and many other Pocono Mountain Resorts. The park is located in Carbon County. This nearly 3000 acre park, with 20 miles of shoreline, is developed around the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers flood control project, Beltzville Dam.

The race site is just over an hour from Philadelphia and New Jersey and within two hours of New York City.

The race begins from the beach and into the picturesque waters followed by a scenic yet challenging bike course; with elevations of more than 650'. The run course is phenomenal. It is an out and back on hard packed scenic trails. The Army Corps of Engineers has given CGI special permission to design the run course where athletes will run across the Beltzville Dam; offering a panoramic view of the Reservoir.

GREAT RACE AMENITIES

All participants receive a cool, commemorative t-shirt, water bottle and a goody bag filled with great products and swag.
All Half Distance participants receive a unique finishers hat.
Join us for the Post Race Experience featuring – complimentary massages, great food, lots of raffle prizes, music and more!
Indoor bathrooms with more than 20 Showers and great changing areas!
Tri Club Corner is an area, right in the heart of it all, we provide to tri clubs for; 1) "tailgating" - a central location for the members to meet, socialize, have fun and 2) provide club information to prospective new members. Space is limited in this area. To reserve your spot in the Club Corner email mredrow@cgiracing.com. The 2008 TRI CLUB CORNER will be hosted by the Philadelphia Triathlon Club ~ with nearly 200 members and growing, this is a premiere club in the region! To join click below.

**THIS YEAR THE BEAR IS BIGGER AND BETTER…**

Bring the family along for a great weekend of FREE outdoor activities and inspirational moments.

OUTDOOR FUN

Beachfront swimming in the beautiful lake
Kayaking – please note there is a fee to rent a kayak at the Park. You may bring your own.
Fishing
Great playground

CUB ZONE

While you race be sure to have your family stop by this fun and interactive area that will entertain and inspire your young ones while they wait for you to come into the final stretch! Just to name a few things they will experience;

Moon Bounce/Rock Climbing Walls
Tattoo Artists
Face Painting
Make and Take a Sign – Show Mom or Dad you’re rooting for them with a homemade sign.
Grab your Cheer Gear Here – cowbells, clappers, and more.

*Most activities are free however we ask that you consider making a donation to the local charity manning each station.