Annual Cambridge Beaches Triathlon 2025

The Annual Cambridge Beaches Triathlon returns on Sunday, November 2, 2025, turning the storied West End peninsula into a spectator‑friendly swim‑bike‑run playground framed by turquoise water and pink‑sand coves. Official listings confirm the third edition’s date, venue, race distances, age categories, and pricing, along with a handy Tri & Stay package for athletes who want to base at the resort steps from the start. With a sheltered Long Bay swim, a scenic out‑and‑back bike toward the Royal Naval Dockyard, and a relaxed seaside run ending at Breezes for a prize‑giving breakfast, this is one of Bermuda’s most inviting fall race weekends for first‑timers, juniors, and seasoned sprinters alike.

Date, place, and format

• When and where: Sunday, November 2, 2025, at Cambridge Beaches Resort & Spa, 30 King’s Point Road, Sandys MA 02, in Bermuda’s West End community of Somerset. The official tourism calendar and the resort event page list the same date and location.
• What’s on: A Sprint Triathlon for adults and teams, a Mini‑Sprint/Try‑a‑Tri for beginners, and juniors races for ages 7–10 and 11–15, all finishing with a beachfront prize‑giving and breakfast at Breezes.

Distances, categories, and schedule

• Adult sprint: 750 m swim, 20 km bike, 5 km run, open to ages 16+. Wave details and mandatory briefings are posted on the registration portal, with timing stickers, body‑marking tattoos, and caps provided in packets.
• Try‑a‑Tri/Mini‑sprint: A shorter option designed for new triathletes, generally starting after the juniors and before the main sprint wave. The resort page highlights this for beginners.
• Juniors:
• Ages 7–10: 200 m swim, 5 km bike, 1 km run, with briefing at 7:50 a.m. and an 8:00 a.m. start.
• Ages 11–15: 375 m swim, 10 km bike, 2.5 km run, with safety kayaks and lifeguards along a shoreline‑hugging swim course. Parents certify swimming competence on the waiver.
• Teams: Relay teams share the adult sprint across swim, bike, and run, using the included stickers and cap to transfer smoothly in transition.

Course overview

• Swim: A protected Long Bay loop right off the resort beach for all divisions, marshaled by lifeguards and safety kayaks or boards, with junior courses hugging the shoreline closely.
• Bike: A scenic ride toward the landmark Dockyard on Bermuda’s northwest tip, featuring rolling terrain and sweeping Atlantic views. Athletes must bring their own bikes; no hire pool is provided by the organizer or resort.
• Run: A flat to gently rolling seaside route along the resort’s roadways and nearby lanes, designed to keep athletes close to the water right through the finish.

Registration and pricing

• How to enter: Registration is live on TriSignup/RunSignup with separate entries for Juniors (7–10 and 11–15), Adult Sprint, Try‑a‑Tri/Mini, and Team Relay. The event’s “Cambridge Beaches Bermuda Triathlon” page lists the divisions and deadlines.
• Fees (tourism listing): Adults 16+ $75, Team Participants $150 per team, Juniors 7–15 $40, as published by Bermuda Tourism. Final pricing and cutoffs appear on the sign‑up portal.
• Deadline: Registration closes Saturday, November 1, 2025, at 11:59 p.m. ADT for most divisions, per the TriSignup listing.

Tri & Stay package

• Stay steps from the start: Cambridge Beaches offers a Tri & Stay package that bundles accommodation with race entry for the 3rd Annual triathlon, requiring a minimum three‑night stay and noting that participants must bring their own bikes. It is designed to simplify logistics and turn race morning into an easy walk to the beach.
• Resort setting: Post‑race, athletes and families can linger at Breezes for the awards breakfast and enjoy resort amenities, beaches, and calm coves for recovery swims.

Who this event suits

• New to triathlon: The Mini‑Sprint and shoreline‑close junior swims provide a gentle introduction, while safety coverage helps build confidence in open water.
• Experienced sprinters: The full 750 m/20 km/5 km sprint lets stronger athletes test speed over a spectator‑friendly, compact course with stunning scenery.
• Families and teams: Juniors race early, teams share the adult sprint, and everyone meets at Breezes for awards and breakfast, creating a complete family race day.

Practical race‑day notes

• Packet contents: Number stickers for bike seatpost and helmet, body‑marking tattoos, and a mandatory swim cap. Volunteers help at packet pickup, but athletes are responsible for knowing the course.
• Briefings: Mandatory briefings take place near the swim start for juniors, Try‑a‑Tri, and the sprint; times appear on the registration page.
• Bikes and gear: There is no organizer‑supplied bike fleet; bring a well‑maintained road or tri bike, a helmet with intact certification labels, and a flat kit.
• Safety: Juniors must be competent swimmers for their age distances; the course uses lifeguards, kayaks, and shoreline‑close layouts for young athletes’ safety.

Travel planning

• Getting there: L.F. Wade International Airport (BDA) to Cambridge Beaches is roughly 45–60 minutes by taxi or pre‑arranged transfer. Allow extra bike case time if flying with a bike.
• Where to stay: On‑site lodging via the Tri & Stay package maximizes convenience; nearby Somerset and Dockyard rooms give quick access to the start if the resort is full.
• Family‑friendly weekend: Non‑racers can explore Royal Naval Dockyard, the National Museum of Bermuda, and sheltered beaches within minutes of the resort during race windows.

Training tips for Long Bay and Dockyard terrain

• Swim feel: Practice sighting and straight‑line swimming with the sun angle in mind; choose tinted or mirrored goggles for the bright morning light over Long Bay.
• Bike rhythm: Expect short rollers and coastal breezes; use a steady cadence and avoid burning matches on early inclines toward Dockyard.
• Run pacing: Keep the first kilometer conservative after the bike; late‑race sea breezes can help negative split the 5K to the finish by Breezes.

Sample race‑day plan

• 6:30–7:15 a.m.: Arrive on site; rack bike; collect packet; apply stickers and tattoos; attend junior briefings if applicable.
• 7:50–8:35 a.m.: Juniors briefings and starts; parents position along the shoreline and transition for cheers and photos.
• 8:35 a.m. onward: Try‑a‑Tri and Sprint briefings and waves; family meets at the finish before moving to Breezes for the awards breakfast.

Verified essentials at a glance

• Date: Sunday, November 2, 2025.
• Venue: Cambridge Beaches Resort & Spa, 30 King’s Point Road, Sandys MA 02, Bermuda.
• Divisions: Adult Sprint (750 m/20 km/5 km), Try‑a‑Tri/Mini‑Sprint for beginners, Juniors 7–10 (200 m/5 km/1 km), Juniors 11–15 (375 m/10 km/2.5 km), and Team Relay (sprint).
• Registration: Live on TriSignup/RunSignup; closes Nov 1, 2025 at 11:59 p.m. ADT for most divisions.
• Pricing (tourism listing): Adults 16+ $75; Team $150; Juniors $40.
• Package: Tri & Stay with a three‑night minimum; participants must bring their own bikes.
• Post‑race: Prize‑giving breakfast at Breezes beachside restaurant.

Set a fall race goal with island views at every turn. Book the Tri & Stay package, register for the sprint, mini, or team relay, and get ready for a friendly, well‑supported triathlon where Long Bay’s calm waters meet Dockyard’s ocean vistas and a finish‑line breakfast seals the perfect Bermuda weekend.