Tri Star Olympic Triathlon
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Event overview
Tri Star Triathlons & Duathlons takes place on Saturday, June 13, 2026, in Knoxville, TN, with the venue listed as 1648 Riverside Drive (Ned McWherter Park). The event features multiple race formats including sprint and Olympic triathlons, sprint and Olympic duathlons, aquabike options, and relay divisions. Weight-class categories (Athena and Clydesdale) are offered for both sprint and Olympic triathlons.
Distances and event types
- Sprint Triathlon - Swim 300 yards / Bike 11.5 miles / Run 3.1 miles
- Olympic Triathlon - Swim 1500 yards / Bike 25 miles / Run 6.2 miles
- Sprint Duathlon - Run 2 miles / Bike 11.5 miles / Run 3.1 miles
- Olympic Duathlon - Run 2 miles / Bike 25 miles / Run 6.2 miles
- Aquabike options at sprint and Olympic distances; relay options for sprint and Olympic distances
Course and logistics
The swim takes place in the Tennessee River on a short loop that returns to the swim finish. Bike routes follow Riverside Drive into East Knoxville with rolling terrain. The run uses the greenway along the river, passing the Star of Knoxville riverboat launch, Volunteer Landing and the marina, and finishes at Riverside Park. Packet pickup is available on the day before the race at Ned McWherter Park, with additional packet pickup and transition access on race day. Parking is available at Ned McWherter Park under the bridge and in an adjacent overflow lot. Course maps are provided and are subject to change by city and county officials. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
