Event Description
2020 information to be updated prior to July 4th, 2019. 15K run returns to Endurance distance triathlon run & enjoy a NEWLY PAVED TRANSITION AREA! New participant limits will be in effect as we expect more interest with the park improvements.
2019 Water temp May 8th was 75 degrees. Link to 2019 Pre-race information
The Montgomery Bell State Park in Dickson, TN is our host for a unique "endurance" distance and sprint triathlons. Custom shirts & socks for all participants. Unique awards to top 3 M & F finishers, top M & F Masters and 3 deep in 5 year age groups. Both events are USA Triathlon sanctioned events. for more information on USA Triathlon, click here.
Race start time is 8 AM Central Time - Arrive at site no later than 7:00 AM for ample time for parking, packet pickup and getting ready for eventw starting promptly at 8 AM.
Late registration / packet pickup Friday from 5:30 - 7 PM & Saturday from 6:15 to 7:30 AM. Come to SWIM AREA at Montgomery Bell State Park. Please make your way down to the large pavilion for registration / pickup. Pre-race "walk through" will begin at 6 PM also with question & answer session.
Dickson Endurance Triathlon Details: SWIM - 1 mile - The swim takes place in Acorn Lake - meaning no current, no large swells and warm water. Wet suits will most likely be allowed. Link to Swim Course Map
BIKE - 38 miles - The bike is a flat to rolling bike course that is perfect for athletes of all abilities. Athletes will complete 2 1/2 laps with a water bottle exchange on back side of park at Hwy. 47 & Buddy Road. Note: back park entrance will bring cyclist from Rt. 47 onto Jackson Hill Road back to transition. Link to Course Map
RUN - 10 kilometers - The run is a challenging out and back course with aid stations each mile.Runners will be on RIGHT going out & LEFT side coming back. Please stay on side of road with cones.Link to Course Map
IRON NUGGET DETAILS: SWIM - .5 mile - The swim takes place in Acorn Lake - meaning no current, no large swells and warm water. Wet suits will most likely be allowed. Map Link
BIKE - 17 miles - The bike is a flat to rolling bike course that is perfect for athletes of all abilities. Map link
RUN - 5 kilometers - The run is a challenging out and back course with aid stations each mile. Map Link
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.
Reference: - Link to Dickson 2018 Pre-Race Information HERE. Acorn Lake water temperature expected to be in lower 70's degrees by race day.
Registration processing fees are included in the entry fee for each event, no additional charges. Endurance Sports Management has enabled event insurance for your consideration in the event you are unable to compete. Please review this option during the registration process. NO RACE REFUNDS OR TRANSFERS.
