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The Fall Creek Falls 2016 events are approaching including our 5K & 10K road runs on Saturday, August 20th and Tri Fall Creek Falls Olympic and new Calfkiller Sprint Triathlons Sunday, August 21st. Fall Creek Falls State Park is our gracious host again this year. Registration for runs and triathlon are still open with quick links on calendar to left.
Note - We are planing that LIVE RESULTS will be available with the cell service availability. Verizon towers make cell service much better but we hear ATT folks are still without service. Result displays and computer kiosks will be available each day under the large white registration / food tent. Here are links to receive Live Results directly to you or your friends & family via text / e-mail Runs - Triathlon - register for notifications at the links at no charge. Triathlon splits will show as we add them to our system throughout the race on Sunday.
5K & 10K Run - Friday evening packet pick-up from 4:30 - 6 PM. This is not-mandatory but available should you want to get your shirt and other packet items early. We will be using the returnable shoe tag timing to capture your start and finish time. Tags attach to shoe laces with twist ties provided and returned after your finish. Runs start with 10K at 8 AM & 8:03 AM for 5K. Please follows same route as outlined down the main park road, along the paved bike path & park roads, back to Taft Village area finish. Please stay on the same side of park roads as safety cones marking course to help vehicles stay away from runners.
Awards are set for 9:30 AM. Please enjoy fruit, snacks and drinks and make sure you stay for door prize drawings - Rudy Project gift certificates, 1 heart rate monitor watch, free Rock'in Santa Half Marathon, Warrior 10 Miler / 5K & FCF 50K/ Half Marathon entries for 2017 and more. Aid stations approx. each mile with water and Base Performance.
10K Route link -
5K Route link
Triathlons - See schedule below for packet pick-up times. Race overview and question / answer session Saturday at 5:30 PM. Water temperature will be posted on our web site by Wednesday evening 8/17 but official USAT reading will be taken by USAT Officials Sunday morning and ruling announced ASAP. We expect temperature to be above the 78 degree level, so most likely no wet suits. 2016 adds a new CALFKILLER SPRINT TRIATHLON to the traditional Tri Fall Creek Falls Olympic distance event.
Awards will be 3 deep for both triathlon age groupers (5 deep for groups with over 20) and accompanied by custom awards certificates. Olympic finishers will receive a custom finishers medal.
Course details: Swim -
1.5K (map link) or
.5K (map link) with buoys each 100 meters; we'll use our large triangular buoys at turns, plenty of vessel support & in water wave starts.Sprint wave starts at 7:30 & Olympic 7:40. Please wear cap provided. We will have a shoe area for footwear designated 1-99, 100-199.....this is optional - test pavement prior to race & decide for yourself.
Bike -
40K (map link) or
22K (map link) out and back course with water bottle exchange at Olympic turn-around; basically one climb out & one back; otherwise, pretty "car-free" & fast.
Return same route and don't forget narrow finish. Dismount bike before BIKE DISMOUNT signs & please do not question the 2-minute penalty for passing the bike dismount signs - Safety is the number 1 concern & heck, you've got the whole run to make time!
Runs - "lollie pop" shaped run for the
10K (map link) & out & back for
5K (map link) with aid each mile using park roads & paved, shaded bike path through the woods. We'll have each mile marked. We are very fortunate the Fall Creek Falls run courses follow shaded, paved bike path and park roads. Temperatures are forecast to be at a high of 83 degrees - DRINK EARLY & OFTEN! Please follow course markings closely at the start & finish of the runs - out &back courses wind through Taft Village area with paths through woods and park roads starting at 3/4 mile. Also please stay on park road side marked with cones (as noted earlier in 10K description) to help separate runners & vehicles. Aid stations will be approx. each mile. Finish chute begins near transition exit and follows along transition approximately 100 yards to large arch.
Door Prizes - We will have well over $1000 in door prize drawings during our triathlon awards ceremonies. Gift certificates from Rudy Project, three HR monitor watches and an XTERRA Speedsuit highlight the prizes being given away. Atomic Man Half & Atomic Tri / Du & new 2017 Toughman TN entries will also be given away.
Lodging - There is limited availability at the Fall Creek Falls Park Inn (less than 10 rooms remain), so reserve NOW. Cabins / houses are available with a 2 night minimum, along with first come.
CAMPING - BOOK CAMPING ON-LINE FOR BEST DEAL! (link) Please book early before Inn and Campground fill up. Call 800-250-8610 for reservations. Additional area hotel information is available on the triathlon link noted above.
Parking - Please use field next to finish area for parking and outer loop around softball field.
Around back is only steps from transition. Please abide by NO PARKING area signs and park where signs direct you. Please proceed to registration for packet pick-up and race morning chip distribution.
Click Here for Taft Village map - parking past Park Headquarters in large field on left & around circle.
Transition - Race numbers are assigned by age and gender. Rows of bike racks will be numbered sequentially, so most athletes will be racking near their competition. Please place you gear by your DOWN WHEEL (as required by USAT), allow 6 bikes per pole and utilize trash cans in transition. TRANSITION IN & TRANSITION OUT BANNERS WILL SHOW FLOW FOR ALL ATHLETES. Relays exchange timing chip at bike rack. No riding bikes in transition.
Transition Map
Post Race - Piney Fire Department will be cooking chicken, burgers, hot dogs ( & any anything else on sale at Sam's!) starting about 9 AM. Fruit, snacks, salads, baked beans, beverages, etc. will also be available. Spectators can join for $7 per person with kids 6 & under free. Door prize drawings will begin approx. 11 AM & prizes held for folks still racing. Our web site will be updated with results ASAP depending on internet access.
We look forward to a great and memorable weekend. Please let us or our local volunteer groups from the surrounding counties know how we can help.
Train safe & race fast,
Kevin
Kevin Mahan
USAT Certified Race Director Level 2 &
Century Club 100+
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2016 Fall Creek Falls Weekend Aug. 20-21
RACE SCHEDULE - Friday Aug 19 - 4:30 PM - 6 PM - Runs Only
Registration & packet pick-up - Taft Village Area Parking on left in field past Park Headquarters
SATURDAY - August 20th - 8 AM- 10K & 5K Runs - Awards: tentative 9:30 AM
- 4 PM - 6:30 PM - Triathlon Registration & packet pick-up (bring Photo ID & USAT card) Taft Village Area Parking on left in field past Park Headquarters -
Relays MUST pickup together
5:30 PM - Triathlon Race overview from transition
SUNDAY - August 21st -
Please park in field and along Taft Village road behind transition - 6 AM - 7 AM
Day of Race Registration, Packet pick-up (bring Photo ID & USAT card) & body marking. Pick up timing chip.
7:00 AM Central Race Overview in transition area -
7:15 AM Central - Overview - at DOCK
7:30 AM Central - Wave swim starts as noted:
1 Sprint Males - 7:30 AM
2 Sprint Females & Relays - 7:33 AM
3 Olympic Males Under 40 - 7:40 AM
4 Olympic Males 40+ - 7:43 AM
5 Olympic Females Under 40 - 7:46 AM
6 Olympic Females 40+, Aqua-Bike & Relays - 7:48 AM
Swim Caps MUST be worn - Clydesdale & Athena start with their Age Group
11 AM +/- Central - Awards ceremony - Announce finishers as they come in
RACE LOCATION - Fall Creek Falls State Park, Pikeville, TN (CST)
(please allow extra travel time - park is remote & rural but worth the trip!)
GPS Address
(not verified):
1997 Village Camp Road, Pikeville, TN 37367
Directions- From Nashville
take I-40 East to Cookeville. Turn right onto 111 South (exit 288).Travel approx. 45 miles. Left on Highway 284 - park about 10 miles.
From Knoxville-
take I-40 West to Crossville to Peavine (exit 322). Take a left off the exit, turn right at the light and follow Highway 101 to Highway 30. Turn right on Hwy 30, park entrance is about 6 miles on the left.
From Atlanta,
take I-75 North to Chattanooga, take I-24 toward Nashville, take Hwy 27 North toward Dayton and follow Highway 111 North to Hwy. 284 on the right - park about 10 miles. Follow signs & arrows to site.
Parking - IMPORTANT:
Please park in designated areas in Taft Village area. Park in volley ball & tennis court field and lots in rear of Taft Village area. Roads narrow & emergency vehicles need to get through. ARRIVE EARLY TO AVOID RUSHING. Parking signs will be out Saturday morning.
USAT Info: ALL USAT RULES APPLY -
Please review link to the list of common penalties.
Remember to stay to the far right unless you are passing someone. Helmets must be ANSI approved and buckled at ALL TIMES WHILE ON THE BIKE. This includes warm up and after the event!
- Photo ID is required at packet pickup for
ALL PARTICIPANTS
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Relays must pick-up packet together
- Racers noting PENDING USAT license and paper applications will need to show proof of USAT license or complete 1-day app & pay $15 - Day-of registrants will need to show proof of USAT membership or purchase a one-day license.
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Upcoming ESM Events -
Click on each to go to detail page for each
Loudon pool hosts 150 yard swim, 10 mile bike is two 5 mile loops and quick 4K run make this an end of Summer Super Sprint!
Oct. 1 - Atomic Kid's Triathlon - National Fitness Center in Oak Ridge is our host - 750 Briarcliff Avenue, Oak Ridge.
First year race, check out the new kids version of the Atomic Man! Two distance races taking place:
8:00 am start - 50 yard swm/1.5 mile bike/.5 mile run
9:00 am start - 100 yard swim/3.0 mile bike/1 mile run
Ages 6 to 15, can do either race based on distance and start time. Finisher medal for racing and age group awards 3 deep for both races: 6-8, 9-11, 12-13, and 14-15
Oct. 8 - Atomic Sprint Triathlon /Duathlon -
The Atomic Duathlon and Sprint Triathlon returns in 2016! You now have a choice with a 500 meter swim or 5K added to the 30K Bike and 5K run. Wildlife abounds in this rural yet easily accessible area - beaver, deer, ground hogs, etc. Camping on-site and numerous hotels and restaurants within 5 miles in Lenoir City.
The Atomic Man Triathlon is Tennessee's oldest half iron distance event. 2016 celebrates the 14th year of the event that has won praises from athletes, spectators and officials as one of the best half iron distance races in the Eastern US. Awards 3 deep in 5 year age groups, Finishers Medal & apparel, packet includes shirts, race socks, race belt & more. Over $1k in door prizes from Rudy Project, XX2iOptics, XTERRA Wet Suits, GU & more.
All 2016 Atomic Man participants will receive 40% off the 2017 Toughman Tennessee - an Atomic Experience. The Toughman Series features half iron distance races across the world, including Lenoir City, TN!
Get into the holiday spirt with either a half marathon or 5K run Saturday, December 17th, 2016 from Victor Ashe Park in Knoxville, TN. Events benefit the
Sunshine Ambassadors - Christmas Rock-n-Roll music will abound from Victor Ashe Park and along the routes!
Participants of the half marathon & 5K will each receive
custom SANTA THEMED long sleeve performance shirts and Santa hats!
Half marathon & 5K finishers will also receive a finishers medal.
Jan. 28, 2017 - Warrior 10 Mile / 5K - Tennessee Spine in Beautiful Sevierville TN will once again host his epic run along Veterans Boulevard in the Great Smoky Mountains and their fantastic views. This route will be sure to test a runners endurance. Proceeds will go to help local Warriors and Sevier County Charities .
Entry, in both the 10 miler and 5K, guarantees you a technical long sleeve shirt and beautiful finisher award commemorating the run.
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