Welcome to the Bare Hill Triathlon, Duathlon and Aquabike

Sunday, June 9, 2024  8:00 am

4 Pond Rd, Harvard MA  01451

We are excited to announce that the Bare Hill Races will return on Sunday, June 9, 2024 in our charming town of Harvard, MA.

**The Harvard Lions Club would like to thank all athletes for their participation as all profits benefit the Harvard Lions Club charities.**

Race Details:

• When: Sunday, June 9, 2024. 8:00 am 
• Location: 4 Pond Rd, Harvard, MA 01451 
• Triathlon Distances:  0.3 mi swim, 10.3 mi bike, 3.1 mi run
• Duathlon Distances:  1.6 mi run, 10.3mi bike, 3.1 mi run
• Aquabike: 0.3 mi swim, 10.3 mi bike
• Both runs are on roads/pavement, both are out and back
• Relay teams only for the Triathlon
• Registration Fees: 
•    Sprint Triathlon $90
•    Sprint Triathlon Relay $125
•     Duathlon $80
•     Aquabike $80
• Registration: Register now at RunSignUp.
• Additional Charges:​
  • USAT Daily License: Non-USAT members will be required to purchase a one-day event insurance license from USA Triathlon. Cost is $15, added when registering.
• Contact Information
  • Phone: 508-414-8692
  • Email: barehilltri@gmail.com
• USAT Sanctioned and insured
• Packet Pick Up At 4 Pond Rd, Harvard, MA. Saturday June 8, 4 pm to 6 pm and Sunday June 9, 6:30 am to 7:30 am.
• Start Times: All three races will start at 8:00 am.
• Bikes in the transition area will be secured and guarded at all times day of the race.
• Results
  • Official results: New England Timing

Swim Course (0.3 mi)

Harvard's Bare Hill Pond beach makes for an easy, knee deep, sandy start for the triathlon.  Water is generally calm and the water temperature at the beginning of June is expected to be in the low 70's.  The course is triangular and athletes will be supported by local lifeguards. SPlace yourself in the swim wave you feel most compfortable with--aggressive competitieve, regular competitive, or anyone who needs a little more space to feel comfortable in open water swimming.  Your timing chip will activate when you croiss the timing pad. For those who prefer to change into shoes for the 1/4 mi uphill run up to the transition zone, an area will be marked off at the beach parking lot for footwear. Click HERE for a map.

Run Course (3.1 mi)

Please note: Due to Library Field Construction, our 5K run course has changed.  You will no longer turn around in the middle of Tahanto, and you will run to the finish line by running up behind The Bromfield School to the font of the Library.  Course change HERE.

The 5k road race for both the triathlon and the duathlon will have you will running along shaded roads near BareHill Pond on a combination of dirt and pavement.  The gently rolling course is well marshaled and has multiple water stops before you return to the transition area in front of Harvard's historic library.  Click HERE for a map.   

Bike Course (10.3 mi)

The single loop bike course starts with an initial uphill, passing apple orchards and horse farms into the town of Bolton. Athletes will make their way along rolling hills to Harvard's most popular road for biking, Prospect Hill. Enjoy breathtaking views from the top of the hill and the Fruitlands Museum vista, the historic homesite of the Alcott family, before returning to the center of town. Road marshals will be placed at all turns. Return to the transition area for the run. Click HERE for a map.  

Duathlon Short Run Course (1.5 mi)