Tri Star Olympic Triathlon
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Tri Star Triathlons & Duathlons
Tri Star Triathlons & Duathlons in Knoxville, Tennessee (Ned McWherter Park, 1648 Riverside Drive) presents multiple race formats on June 13, 2026. The event offers sprint and Olympic distances as well as duathlon, aquabike, and relay options.
- 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: Sprint or Olympic swim and bike only
The swim takes place in the Tennessee River with a short loop returning to the swim finish. The bike courses run along Riverside Drive into East Knoxville with rolling terrain. The run follows the greenway and river, passing the Star of Knoxville riverboat launch, Volunteer Landing and the marina, and returns to Riverside Park for the finish.
Race categories include individual entries, Athena (165+ female weight class), Clydesdale (220+ male weight class), and team relays. Parking is planned at Ned McWherter Park under the bridge with an adjacent overflow lot. Course routes are under review and may change as required by city or county officials. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
