2026 Bare Hill Races
NEW THIS YEAR: The TRI is a USAT SCORING EVENT for the MA STATE CHAMPIONSHIPS!
2026 USA Triathlon State Championship Pilot Program Overview and Eligibility Requirements
This is a 2026 USA Triathlon State Championships Ranking Point Event (triathlon races of any distance are eligible) which is a part of the USA Triathlon State Championship Pilot Program debuting in Florida and Massachusetts. Every USA Triathlon-sanctioned triathlon race within the state is a part of this program.The program leverages USAT’s existing rankings system for seamless point tabulation and encourages athletes to race local. This creates process simplicity, efficiency, and allows for a clear, data-driven recognition of the state’s most competitive multisport athletes. In order to be eligible to be crowned a State Champion, the requirements are listed below:
• Athletes must complete at least three USAT-sanctioned races (any distance triathlon) in Massachusetts
• In order to be crowned a State Champion, the athlete’s membership address must be in Massachusetts
• For example, someone that meets the three-race threshold in Massachusetts but does not have a Massachusetts USAT Membership address will not be eligible to win a Massachusetts State Championship.
At the end of the season, an athlete’s total USAT rankings points (from all triathlon races, regardless of location) will determine the State Champion in each age group—provided the athlete has met the in-state triathlon race minimum. Champions will then be crowned and communication will be distributed from USA Triathlon recognized those athletes.
LOCATION: 4 Pond Road, Harvard, MA, 01451
We are excited to announce that the Bare Hill Races will take place on Sunday, June 7th, 2026 in our charming town of Harvard, MA. This grassroots race is perfectly suited for the new to multi-sport athletes all the way up to the seasoned athletes vying to qualify for National Championship slots.
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We HIGHLY recommend that you use the online registration and credit card payment option (even if you plan to sign up in-person).
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This will make things faster and smoother on race day morning.
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You can register in-person (4 Pond Road, Harvard, MA) on Saturday, June 6th between 4PM-6PM or Sunday, June 7th between 6:30AM-7:30AM.
Our race will start and finish by the Town Library on 4 Pond Road, Harvard, MA.
We hope this early season event will keep you focused during the winter and spring and set you up towards achieving your goals this summer!
You can also learn more about the Harvard Lions Club and our mission here
Kind regards,
The Bare Hill Organizing Team
NOTE TO RELAY TEAMS: ONLY ONE TEAM MEMBER NEEDS TO REGISTER, PAY, AND CREATE A TEAM FOR THE RELAY.
OTHER RELAY TEAM MEMBERS WILL THEN NEED TO ADD THEMSELVES TO THE TEAM BY SELECTING THE RELAY SIGN UP OPTION, BUT THEN CHOOSE TO "JOIN AN EXISTING RELAY TEAM" AND COMPLETE THEIR REGISTRATION!
ADDITIONAL RELAY TEAM MEMBERS WILL ONLY PAY FOR A USAT LICENSE AND T-SHIRT (IF PURCHASED).