33rd Bear Triathlon Bad Zwischenahn 2026

Triathlon Tradition Since 1994

The Bear Triathlon in Bad Zwischenahn has been a fixture on the North German triathlon calendar for over three decades. The organizer is 1. Triathlon-Club Oldenburg Die Bären — a dedicated club that hosts the event year after year. The Zwischenahner Meer offers ideal conditions for this: a flat swimming course, rolling terrain in the Ammerland for the cycling leg, and running routes through the spa gardens and promenade.

33rd Edition on August 29 and 30, 2026

The 33rd edition will take place on Saturday, August 29, and Sunday, August 30, 2026. Saturday is dedicated to the youth, and Sunday to the main competition.

Saturday, August 29 — Swim & Run

Saturday focuses on the young talent: Swim & Run for children (6–13 years) with age-appropriate distances and a competition for juniors. A perfect opportunity to nurture triathlon talents and inspire families for the sport.

Sunday, August 30 — Triathlon

Sunday offers the main competition triathlon for adults over sprint and Olympic distances. Swimming in the Zwischenahner Meer, cycling on the flat Ammerland roads, running through the spa gardens and promenade.

Bad Zwischenahn as a Triathlon Location

With a diameter of almost 5 kilometers, the Zwischenahner Meer is one of Lower Saxony's largest inland lakes and offers excellent swimming conditions. The rolling Ammerland landscape is suitable for the cycling route, and the spa gardens and promenade provide the necessary infrastructure for transition zones, catering, and the finish area.