Chattanooga Waterfront Triathlon
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Chattanooga Waterfront Triathlon
The Chattanooga Waterfront Triathlon is staged at Coolidge Park on the Tennessee River with downtown Chattanooga across the water. The event offers sprint and Olympic distances across swim, bike, and run segments.
- Swim: Sprint 300 m; Olympic 1.1 km.
- Bike: Sprint 22 km; Olympic 40 km.
- Run: Sprint 5 km; Olympic 10 km.
The swim is a downstream point to point course that finishes near the Market Street Bridge ramp. Olympic swimmers start at Girls Prep School dock; sprint swimmers start near the transition area below the Blue Rhino. The swim is conducted as a time trial with racers entering the water approximately every three seconds. A bag drop is available at the Olympic swim start for labeled race bags.
The transition area is organized by assigned race number and marked bike rack rows. The bike course uses the inside lanes of Riverside/Amnicola with cone separation from traffic and is controlled by local police. The bike route features a short climb from transition and then primarily flat roads; the Olympic bike completes two loops of the Riverside/Amnicola section. Wetsuit use follows USAT temperature rules with specific permitted and prohibited ranges.
Race formats include individual triathlon, swim bike, bike run, and 2 or 3 person relays. Timing uses disposable ankle chips, body marking, helmet and bike frame numbers, wrist bands, and bibs. Age group and overall awards are given across multiple categories including Clydesdale and Athena divisions and paratriathlete classification. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
