XTERRA Knoxville Triathlon

Events

Sprint :
Triathlon : Swim � Mile, Bike 10 Miles, Run 3.1 Miles
  • Race Date: Sunday, June 3, 2018
  • Location:Ijams Nature Center - Urban Wilderness
  • Address: 2915 Island Home Avenue
  • City/State/Zip:Knoxville, Tennessee 37920
  • Country: USA

The XTERRA Points Series moves to Knoxville, TN to bring one of the toughest and most exciting triathlons on the circuit. This race is part of the XTERRA Southeast Region and is an XTERRA USA Championship Qualifier.

Only two miles from downtown, Knoxville's Urban Wilderness presents a unique urban playground for mountain bikers and trail runners alike. Winding through the Urban Wilderness, participants will encounter plenty of rocks, roots, and climbing to test their grit. XTERRA Knoxville will take participants through five parks, featuring the old quarries and hills of East Tennessee with a perfect balance of neighborhood backyard feel.

Event details and schedule

Schedule

Friday June 1, 2018

5:00 pm Packet Pickup at Riversports Outfitters Begins
7:00 pm Packet Pickup Ends

Saturday June 2, 2018

1:15 pm Packet Pickup at Ijams Nature Center (Mead’s Quarry) Begins
2:30 pm Packet Pickup Ends

Sunday June 3, 2018

6:30 am Packet Pickup at Ijams Nature Center (Mead’s Quarry) Begins
6:30 am Transition Area Opens
7:30 am Packet Pickup Ends
7:45 am Pre-Race Instructions
8:00 am XTERRA Knoxville Triathlon Starts
TBD Awards Ceremony
12:00 pm Course Closes

Be sure to stick around for food, drinks, raffle prizes and awards after the race.

Course Information:

Swim Course

Swim 1200 Meters (.75 mi)

The swim will be held from the water at Mead’s Quarry held as a mass start. Swimmers will navigate a one lap, clockwise loop around the perimeter of the quarry before exiting for transition. The shoreline will be covered with matting to allow for a safe and quick exit from the water. A shoe drop will be available for the short, but rocky, run up to transition.

It is mandatory that athletes wear swim caps during the entire duration of the swim. You will be given a swim cap at packet pick up.

XTERRA follows the International Triathlon Union (ITU) wetsuit rules. Wetsuits are:
Mandatory for Age Group athletes if the water temperature is BELOW 57’
Permitted for Age Group athletes if the water temperature is AT or BELOW 72’
Forbidden for Age Group athletes if the water temperature is ABOVE 72’
Mandatory for Professional athletes if the water temperature is BELOW 57’
Permitted for Professional athletes if the water temperature is AT or BELOW 68’
Forbidden for Professional athletes if the water temperature is ABOVE 68’

Previous year’s average surface temperature was above 72′. (Not Wetsuit Legal)


Bike Course

Bike – 16.6 Miles

The course will explore some of the best single track trails that Knoxville has to offer. The bike course starts from the gravel parking lot at Mead’s Quarry and heads down the paved trail for nearly a half mile before funneling down into single track trails. Winding through the Urban Wilderness, riders will encounter plenty of rocks, roots, and climbing to test their grit. The bike course will take participants through five parks, featuring the old quarries and hills of East Tennessee with a perfect balance of neighborhood backyard feel. There are plenty of opportunities to pass other bikers throughout the bike leg. There are 5 road crossings along the bike course that will will be monitored for the safety of the riders. There is also a brief segment of road riding after the bike aid station (Anderson School).

 

Run Course

 

Run – 4.6 Miles

The 4.6 mile course takes a stroll out of the quarry and into the wooded forests of South Knoxville and progressively gets tougher. Rolling hills give way to rocky ascents before ending with a punishing climb around Mead’s Quarry. The views around the quarry are amazing, but you have to earn it first. This is also the run course for XTERRA Knoxville 4.6 mile trail race.

Other Info:

-) 2018 race registration is open • Registration Information

Previous Results:


-) 2017 Results: Overall / Age Group / Relay 
-) 2016 Results: Overall / Age Group / Relay
-) 2015 Results: Overall / Age Group / Relay
-) 2014 Results: Overall / Age Group / Relay - first annual - 

 


 

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