The Spirit of Kona Triathlon
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The Spirit of Kona Triathlon and 5k/10k events
This event offers a range of triathlon formats and standalone running races held at Tellico Dam in Lenoir City, Tennessee. Swim courses take place at the dam on an out-and-back layout. The sprint swim is 400 meters and the Olympic swim is 1600 yards.
After the swim athletes move to a beachside transition and follow paved bike routes that include rolling hills. The sprint bike course is about 16 miles and the Olympic bike course is about 25 miles. Run courses finish near the dam and include an out-and-back segment on the dam.
A separate running program includes certified courses for both distances:
- 5k: 3.1 Miles, certification TN21025MS
- 10k: 6.2 Miles, certification TN21026MS
Packet pickup is available on site on Friday and again on Saturday morning. Timing chips are distributed race morning only. Registration windows and entry fees vary by event and division.
The organizer states a no refund policy for entries; participants can purchase event cancellation insurance during registration. In case of natural or community disaster, race officials and the organizer will make safety-driven decisions, and courses or race segments may be altered. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
