Tellico Summer Solstice Sprint Triathlon ::

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Tellico Summer Solstice Sprint Triathlon :
Triathlon : Swim ½ Mile, Bike 16.1 Miles, Run 3.1 Miles
  • Race Date: Sunday, June 18, 2017
  • Location:TVA Tellico Recreation Area
  • Address: Rt. 321 & 444
  • City/State/Zip:Lenoir City, Tennessee 37771
  • Country: USA

 _ 2017 Tellico Summer Solstice Sprint Triathlon:

East Tennessee's longest running lake triathlon (since 1984) welcomes you to the 2017 Tellico Summer Solstice Sprint Triathlon  - also includes of runs (13.1mi & 3.1mi) on Sunday June 19th to go along with the popular triathlon Saturday, June 18th. The long standing triathlon starts with a .5 mile open water swim. The in water start is from the bath house beach and ends at the new beach area. A short grass run to transition to begin the 16.1 mile bike mainly on scenic Tellico Parkway. The triathlon finishes with a 5K run within the recreation area and is almost completely flat. Great views of Tellico Lake. Over $1500 in door prizes, finishers medal, performance shirts & great food & awards!

Course Information:


SWIM distance: 800 meters

The swim takes place in the fresh water of Tellico Lake. Projected water temp is 75-80. Wetsuits are usually allowed (though, per USAT rules, there will be no wetsuits for temperatures higher than 78). Buoys each 100 meters.

 

BIKE distance: 16 miles

Bike Leg: A 16.1 mile course on Tellico Parkway, looping Davis Ferry and Maple Hill Roads. The course is on rolling hills and wide shoulders.

 

RUN distance: 3.1 miles

Run Leg: On road and paths around & on Tellico Dam. Almost as flat as a pancake! Aid stations will be placed .9, 1.9 & 2.9 miles. See links below.

 

Swim Map Link - http://www.mapmyride.com/routes/view/16990272

 

Bike Map Link - http://www.mapmyride.com/routes/view/16971175

 

Run Map Link - http://www.mapmyride.com/routes/view/26150884

Directions:

 

  • LOCATION TVA Tellico Dam Recreation Area (at start of Tellico Parkway), Lenoir City, TN
  • Exit I-75 at Lenoir City,
  • Take Rt. 321 South toward Maryville, past Rt. 11 & over Ft. Loudon Dam,
  • Exit right after dam to Tellico Parkway,
  • Go straight at stop sign to race site. (Race site +/- 5 miles S of I-75)

 

Other Info:

Previous Results:


2016 Results at: runsignup.com
2015 Results at endurancesportsmanagement.com: Overall / Age / Search 
2014 Results at endurancesportsmanagement.com: Overall / Age Group 
2013 Results at endurancesportsmanagement.com: Overall / Age Group
2012 Results at endurancesportsmanagement.com: Splits / Age Group
2011 Results at imathlete.com: Overall 
2010 Results at: athlinks.com
2009 Results at: athlinks.com

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