K-Town on the River Triathlon
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K-Town on the River Triathlons
K-Town on the River Triathlons is scheduled for August 1, 2026 in Knoxville, Tennessee at 1001 Waterfront Dr. The event offers multiple race distances and category options across the same general venue and riverfront finish area.
- Sprint: 1000M swim, 14 mi bike, 5k run
- Olympic: 1900M swim, 25 mi bike, 10k run
- Half Iron: 2200M swim, 56 mi bike, 13.1 mi run
Course details vary by distance. Swim starts take place at Island Home with downstream segments that finish at Suttree's Landing dock; the half iron includes a brief upstream swim before heading downstream. Bike routes travel through Island Home and South Knoxville roads. Run courses follow the riverside through the Island Home neighborhood and the Will Skelton Greenway, extending past Meads Quarry and the Forks of the River back to Suttree's Landing. The run includes some elevation described as gently rolling hills.
The event includes multiple race formats and categories such as Athena, Clydesdale, aquabike, mixed relay and duathlon options. Event logistics note early and same-day packet pickup, shuttle service to the swim start, a race briefing at the swim start, a finish-line expo and awards ceremonies. Personal Best Racing enforces a no refund policy; race insurance is offered during registration. The half iron distance has an overall cut-off of 8.5 hours and a bike cut-off at midday. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
