Races

We are excited to offer two open water swim clinics for triathletes and open water swimmers. Perfect for aspiring beginners and seasoned racers, this clinic will help you dial in the fundamentals of open water swimming, so you can swim safely and confidently. Competitive swimmers will learn skills to manage pace and the competition. We'll cover Preparation - gear, goggles, wetsuits, course scoutingMindset - dismantling fear, building confidence, finding rhythmSafety - wildlife, temperature, boats, wind, current, debris, emergenciesNavigation - sighting, judging distanceTechnique - pacing, stroke adjustment for conditions, racing strategies, buoy turns   BONUS Webinar - Join us online Monday 27 April at 7 pm ET for a FREE online educational session, for an explanation of concepts and few skills you can practice prior to arriving at the Clinics. Q & A time! SIGN UP for WEBINAR   If weather or water conditions are deemed unsafe, we may cancel, reschedule or relocate either clinic.

Have you always dreamed of Kona? Well, how about a mini version to start you off? Storm the beach into your 400 Meter swim along the Tellico dam for and out over and back swim course.  The Olympic is a 1600 Yard Swim by the dam! Come out onto the beach and make your way to our transition area to hit out on the 16-mile rolling hill bike course. the Olympic course will take you a little further for an even more scenic (if that's possible) 25 miles.  The sights are beautiful! Following the bike, you will head out on a run that takes you out and back along the dam to a finish to remember...You know at PBR it's all about you.   Here are the routes: Sprint Bike Olympic Bike 5k/10k run courses There will also be a 5k/10k run only course! So bring your friends and put them to work running! Both of these courses are certified: 5k - TN21025MS 10k - TN21026MS   Packet Pickup will be Friday, on site from 5:30pm-7pm and again on Saturday morning starting at 5:30am till 7:20am Chips will be

Join us for 3 different swim distances: 1-mile, 1.6-mile, and 3.3-mile.  The event is sanctioned by both US Masters Swimming (USMS) and USA Swimming. Participants must be at least 11 years of age as of 31 December 2026 and members in good standing of either USMS or USA Swimming. Race age determined as of 12/31 of this year. Tucked in the hills of beautiful East Tennessee, Bussell Island is located in the gentle waters of the Little Tennessee River. Originally inhabited by various Native American Cultures, the island is believed to be the location of the capital Coste - a Missippian Period chieftom visited by the famous explorer, Henry DeSoto. Fast forward 1,500+ years and Bussell Island is now how home to a beautiful riverfront park with boating access, nature trails, a small sand beach, and a historic preserve. With its calm clear waters, Bussell Island is the perfect setting to host an open water swim race for swimmers of all abilities.  Please see our website for all race inform

Location: TVA Melton Hill Dam area, directions below. Race walk through Friday at 6 PM at race site. Arrive at site Saturday no than 7 AM EST for ample time for parking, packet pickup and getting ready for event starting promptly at 8 AM EST. PACKET PICKUP & LATE REGISTRATION- PICTURE ID REQUIRED Friday, Oct 9th - 5 PM - 6:30 PM at race site - see race location below. Saturday - Race morning from 6:30 AM to 7:30 AM - at race site. Registration is open race morning! Relays MUST come together to pick-up packets - no exceptions. *Note- We do typically see heavy fog on occasions each year, so if it is too foggy, we will most likely delay until it clears for swimmer safety. PARKING: Lower lots below dam - walk up hill to transition. No boat ramp access for racers. You can come to the Upper bath house lot to drop-off gear / bike but no parking.  Parking is also available at the Overlook. Half Iron info:   Note:  Half Iron participants will have the option to upgrade to a Hoodie Sweatshir