THE SWIM:

The swim will be in the Cumberland River, starting and finishing from the west bank dock - not a point to point swim, but a rectangular type course.  Come check out the river before the race and swim the same course you will be racing in Sunday's Triathlon!

Estimated Water Temperature & USA Triathlon Wetsuit Rules:

The average water temperature in this area of the Cumberland River on this day is 81 °F. There will be updates the week of the race on current water temperature. Wetsuits may be worn and considered legal by USA Triathlon up to and including a water temperature of 78 °F. When the water temperature is greater than 78 °F, but less than 84°F, age group participants may wear a wetsuit at their own discretion, provided however that participants who wear a wet suit within this temperature range shall not be eligible for prizes or awards. Age group participants shall not wear wet suits in water temperatures equal to or greater than 84 °F.

Swim Start Information:

This will be a time trial start swim by assigned race numbers. This start is the most practical and safest start for the area we have to use at the Metro Parks West Bank Dock. 

Race numbers are assigned by estimated swim time, with the fastest swim time being number 1. A racer will enter the water approximately every 3 seconds, with relay teams starting before individuals. The sprint race starts at 7:30 AM. The first intermediate distance swimmer will enter the water approximately 5 minutes after the final sprint racer starts, with relay teams starting before individuals.