Chattanooga Waterfront Triathlon
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Chattanooga Waterfront Triathlon
The Chattanooga Waterfront Triathlon is an annual triathlon held in downtown Chattanooga, Tennessee, staged on the Chattanooga Green adjacent to the Tennessee Aquarium. The event is in its 45th year and includes Sprint and Olympic distance options with a new venue planned for 2027.
Race formats offered: individual triathlon, swim-bike, bike-run, and 2- or 3-person relay teams. The swim takes place in the Tennessee River as a downstream, point-to-point course; swim starts are arranged by distance and use a time-trial format with a racer entering the water approximately every three seconds. A bag drop is available at both swim starts; bags must use the provided race bag and be marked with the racer’s name and bib number.
Course and logistics highlights:
- Swim: Sprint 400 m, Olympic 1.5k
- Bike: Sprint 20 km, Olympic 40 km (Olympic is two loops)
- Run: Sprint 5 km, Olympic 6 mi (Olympic is two loops)
The bike course uses the inside lanes of a four-lane road with cones separating traffic and is controlled by local police. The run is primarily on the Riverwalk with a short section on Riverfront Parkway; Olympic runners complete two loops and are asked to stay left to maintain flow. USAT competitive rules apply and participants must hold the required USA Triathlon one-day license or membership. Timing uses disposable ankle chips, body marking, helmet and bike numbers, and bib numbers. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
