The Spirit of Kona Triathlon
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Distances
- 400 m swim (Sprint)
- 1600 yd swim (Olympic)
- 16 miles bike (Sprint)
- 25 miles bike (Olympic)
- 5k run (certified TN21025MS)
- 10k run (certified TN21026MS)
Event details
The Spirit of Kona Triathlons & 5k/10k takes place on May 9, 2026 at Tellico Dam Recreation Area in Lenoir City, Tennessee. The event offers multiple race formats: sprint and Olympic triathlons (with Athena and Clydesdale divisions), aquabike and aquathlon options, relay entries, and standalone 5k and 10k runs.
Swim courses are held by the dam as out-and-back swims. Bike routes use rolling-hill roads; the organizer lists separate sprint and Olympic bike routes. The run course follows an out-and-back route along the dam. Route maps are provided by the organizer and the 5k and 10k courses are certified.
Packet pickup is available on site the day before and again on race morning. Timing chips are issued on race morning only. The event organizer, Personal Best Racing, has a no-refund policy; race insurance is available during registration. In the event of a natural or community disaster, decisions about course changes or cancellations will be made with local officials and the organizer, and there will be no refunds or free future entries. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
