Swim Course: (800 Meters / .50 miles)

The swim will be held from the namesake Panther Creek. Swimmers will navigate a two lap, clockwise course before exiting for transition. The paved boat ramp will provide athletes with a safe and quick exit from the water. Volunteers will be on hand to assist exiting swimmers if needed. A shoe drop will be available for athletes for the short, paved 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. 
Previous year’s average surface temperature was above 72′.

Bike Course: (13.0 Miles)

The bike course starts from the paved parking lot at the Panther Creek Boat Ramp and immediately heads to the single track trails of Panther Creek State Park. The single track trails vary in difficulty as they make their way around the park. Riders will cross the entrance road twice on each lap, providing spectators the chance to cheer on athletes. There are plenty of opportunities for faster riders to pull ahead, as some of the main trails are wide enough to fit side by side with another cyclist. The bike course has its challenges, but it is a very good course for first time participants.

 Run Course: (4.2 Miles)

The run course shares the bike course for the first stretch before breaking off and exploring the other side of the park. Most of the run course resembles that of a cross country course. The most technical part of the run occurs near the halfway point after a wooden bridge crossing, but then gives way to open fields and rolling hills.  

Panther Creek State Park: 

Directions From West on I-40:

• Travel through Knoxville and take Exit 394 (Hwy. 11E North).
• Go about 35 miles to left at BP Gas Station onto Panther Creek Rd.
• Approx. 2.5 miles to right on boat ramp road to race site.

Directions From North on I-81:
• Take Exit 12 (Hwy 160).
• Travel North on 160 to Hwy. 11E,
• Turn right and then take the next left at BP Station.

Directions From Gatlinburg:
• Get on I-40 East and take Exit 417 (Hwy. 92).
• Travel toward Jefferson City.
• At the light, turn right (Hwy. 11E North).
• Left at BP Station noted above.

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2019 Race Details

-) 2017 Results: Overall / Age Group / Relay / Searchable 
-) 2016 Results: Overall / Age Group / Relay / Searchable 
-) 2015 Results: Overall / Age Group / Relay / Searchable 
-) 2014 Results: Overall / Age Group / Relay / Searchable 
-) 2013 Results at athlinks.com: Triathlon / Relay 
-) 2012 Results at athlinks.com: Triathlon 
-) 2011 Results at athlinks.com: Triathlon 
-) 2010 Results: not available ???
-) 2009 Results at athlinks.com: Triathlon 
-) 2008 Results at athlinks.com: Triathlon