Chattanooga Waterfront Triathlon
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Chattanooga Waterfront Triathlon : Coolidge Park, Chattanooga TN
The event is staged at Coolidge Park on the Tennessee River, across from the Chattanooga Aquarium, with the main address listed as 150 River Street, Chattanooga, TN 37405. The race offers Sprint and Olympic distances and multiple entry formats including individual triathlon, swim-bike, bike-run, and 2- or 3-person relays.
Distances:
- Swim: Sprint 400 m, Olympic 1.5 km, downriver point to point
- Bike: Sprint 20 km, Olympic 40 km (two loops)
- Run: Sprint 5 km, Olympic 6 mi, primarily on the Riverwalk
Swim starts are time-trial format with athletes entering the water about every three seconds; race numbers are assigned by estimated swim time. The Olympic swim start uses shuttle buses from the main staging area; the sprint swim begins at the boat dock under the Market Street Bridge. A bag drop is available at both swim starts.
The bike course follows Riverside Drive and Amnicola Highway using the inside lanes with cone separation; the Olympic bike is two loops of the sprint course and the road will be controlled by local police. The run course is mostly on the Riverwalk with a short section on Riverfront Parkway closed to traffic; Olympic runners complete two loops and are asked to keep left to avoid crossovers.
Transition areas are organized by race number and bike racks are row marked. Timing uses disposable ankle chip bands and standard race numbers; racers must pick up their own packets and present photo ID. Wetsuit use follows USAT temperature rules. Awards include overall, age group, Clydesdale/Athena, masters categories, paratriathlete, and relay team awards. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
