Atomic Man Triathlon - Half Distance - 14th annual ~ Results ::

Events

Half Iron Distance Triathlon :
Triathlon : Swim 1.2 Miles, Bike 56 Miles, Run 13.1 Miles
Half Iron Aquabike :
Aquabike : Swim 1.2 Miles, Bike 56 Miles
  • Race Date: Sunday, October 9, 2016
  • Location:TVA Melton Hill Dam
  • Address: 13555 Highway 321 North
  • City/State/Zip:Lenoir City, Tennessee 37771
  • Country: USA

_ 2016 Atomic Man Triathlon:

The Atomic Man Triathlon is Tennessees oldest half iron distance event and part of the ATOMIC WEEKEND along with the Atomic Sprint Triathlon & Duathlon. 2016 celebrates the 14th year of the event that has won praises from athletes, spectators and officials as one of the best half iron distance races in the Eastern US. Awards 3 deep in 5 year age groups, Finishers Medal & apparel, packet includes shirts, race socks, Hammer Products & more. Over $1k in door prizes from Rudy Project, XX2iOptics, XTERRA Wet Suits, GU & more.

Here is a nice race write up form our 2014 winner with pictures!

Race date & time: Sunday, October 9, 2016- 7:30 AM EST start  - Note: we currently have "no time cut-offs" - historically, longest segment times have been: swim 1:15, bike 4 hours, run 3:45 - finish line, music, etc. will be in place for all finishers - venue tear-down may begin depending on severe weather forecast, as in 2014.  

Sponsors: The Health Shoppe, University Spine & Sports Specialists, Knoxville Endurance, Mastercraft Boats, SLS3, Cedar Bluff Cycles, Rudy Project,  XTERRA Wetsuits & Tennessee Valley Authority.

PACKET PICKUP & LATE - PICTURE ID REQUIRED Saturday, Oct. 8th 6 PM - 7:30 PM - also pre-race dinner at race site. Race morning from 6 AM to 7 AM at race site. Registration is open race morning!

RACE LOCATION- The TVA Melton Hill Recreation Area is located outside Lenoir City, TN just off Hwy 321/95. The race site is about 30 miles West of Knoxville. From I-40 exit #364 towards Oak Ridge approximately 1/2 mile to park entrance on your RIGHT Look for Mastercraft banner! The three large parking lots are 1.3 miles into the park on the left before the dam. Camping on site is $17 night/ per site. Hot showers!

Course Map Links: Swim - Bike - Run

USAT Info: ALL USAT RULES APPLY – Atomic Man Triathlon is a USAT sanctioned event. USAT officials will referee the event.

Age Groups and Awards: Overall awards for the top three male and female finishers & top three male and female masters. Age group awards for first, second, and third place in the following M & F age groups: 12-15, 16-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45- 49, 50-55, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70 and over & top 3 Clydesdale & Athena. Open Relay Division: Male, Female, and Co-ed.

Lenoir City Hotels & Restaurants - Click 

Course Information:



SWIM:
• The swim is a wave start from just outside the swim area at the dam end.
• The course will be a two loop rectangle finishing on the beach of the swim area.
• Swimmers will exit to beach each loop, re-entering after lap one.
• Keep buoys to your Right.
• Follow flagging to transition area.
• Water temp approx. 73.

BIKE:
• Bike course is shaped like a "T". Ride starts from the bottom for first and last 7 miles and completes two loops of the top for a total of 56 miles.
• Two water bottle exchanges at 22 & 43 miles.
• Cedar Bluff Cycles will be on-site for bike adjustments and help on the bike course.

RUN:
• The run is a scenic route through the TVA park,
• right on Woodlawn Road to left on Buttermilk,
• (Cones will mark course side of road – stay near cones to avoid cars).
• Follow to left on Davis Road to turnaround at Rocky Top Road.
• Return back same route to first loop turnaround just inside park.
• Runners will pass 14 aid stations on the two-loop course.
• Each will be will be ready with Gatorade, oranges, Hammer Gel, pretzels, water and ice.
• Race number will be marked at the three turn-arounds.

Course Maps:
Swim Course Map
Bike Course Map
Run Course Map

Directions:



RACE LOCATION:
The TVA Melton Hill Recreation Area is located outside Lenoir City, TN just off Hwy 321/95. The race site is about 30 miles West of Knoxville. From I-40 exit #364 towards Oak Ridge approximately 1/2 mile to park entrance on your RIGHT Look for Endurance Sports Management banner! The three large parking lots are 1.3 miles into the park on the left before the dam. Camping on site is $17 night/ per site. Hot showers!

Other Info:

2016 Results:


2016 Results at runsignup.com:
Triathlon / Aquabike / Searchable 

Previous Results:


2015 Results at runsignup.com: Triathlon / Aquabike / Searchable 
2014 Results at: TriFind.com or USAT // Race Report
2013 Results at: athlinks.com
2012 Results: Overall / Age Group
2011 Results: - not available? 
2010 Results at: TriFind.com
2009 Results at: athlinks.com
2008 Results at: TriFind.com
2007 Results at: TriFind.com
2006 Results at TriFind.com: Overall / Age Group
2005 Results at TriFind.com: Overall / Age Group
2004 Results at: athlinks.com
2003 Results at: TriFind.com or athlinks.com
2002 Results at: TriFind.com or athlinks.com

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