Riverbluff Triathlon
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Riverbluff Triathlon
The Riverbluff Triathlon takes place in Ashland City, Tennessee, with staging at Riverbluff Park and transition set in the boat ramp parking area. The swim uses Cheatham Lake, part of the Cumberland River system.
The swim is conducted as a time trial: athletes enter the water approximately every three seconds. Race numbers are assigned by club or by estimated swim time for non club members. Wetsuit use follows USAT rules with these temperature ranges: permitted 60.7°F to 78°F (16°C to 25.5°C); mandatory 60.6°F and below (15.9°C and below); allowed 78.1°F to 84°F (25.6°C to 28.8°C); prohibited 84.1°F and above (28.9°C and above). Wearing a wetsuit at or above 78.0°F makes an athlete ineligible for rankings or age group awards.
The bike course is a looped route that runs mostly on Highway 12 toward the Davidson County line. Olympic participants complete two loops and sprint participants complete one. A bike mount and dismount line is used; athletes walk bikes from and back to their transition rack. Transition rows are organized and marked by race number.
The run is an out and back course: sprint is 5 km; olympic is 10 km. The Olympic run reaches the Cumberland River Bicentennial Trail, described as flat and shaded with wildflowers. Race format options include full triathlon, swim-bike, bike-run, and 2 or 3 person relays.
The event marks its 11th year in 2027 and benefits the Quintenn Clark Foundation. A post race gathering includes food and live music. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
