Fall Creek Falls Total Solar Eclipse Weekend 
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Special TOTAL ECLIPSE WEEKEND at Fall Creek Falls Aug. 19-20 - Moon themed shirts, swag & awards - Starts 1 hour later to help folks drive in race morning!
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April 28 - Dickson Endurance & Iron Nugget Sprint Triathlons - Burns, TN

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May 27 - Goose Pond Half Iron & Sprint Triathlons Scottsboro, AL

June 9 - 10 - Tellico Summer Solstice 5K/10K (Sat) & Olympic / Sprint Triathlons (Sun) Lenoir City, TN

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Note: Start times Saturday 9 AM for 10K / 5K & Sunday 8:30 AM for triathlons due to accommodation sell-outs with Total Solar Eclipse. See possible availability below due to cancellations - there may be availability.

The Fall Creek Falls 2017 events are approaching including our 5K & 10K road runs on Saturday, August 19th and Tri Fall Creek Falls Olympic and Calfkiller Sprint Triathlons Sunday, August 20th. 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.
 
We are planing that  LIVE RESULTS will be available with the cell service availability. 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 -  Triathlons - 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 Runs - Friday evening registration / packet pick-up from 5 - 6 PM. This is not-mandatory but available should you want to get your shirt and other packet items early. Saturday morning registration / packet pickup begins at 7:30 AM. We will be using the disposable bib tag timing to capture your start and finish time. Tags are on the back of your race number. PLEASE DO NOT BEND, FOLD OR CUT NUMBERS. Runs start with 10K at 9 AM & 9:03 AM for 5K. Please follow same routes as triathlon runs outlined below - 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 10:30 AM. Please enjoy fruit, snacks and drinks and make sure you stay for door prize drawings - Rudy Project gift certificates, free Rock'in Santa Half Marathon, Warrior 10 Miler / 5K & FCF 50K/ Half Marathon entries 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 8/16 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. 

Awards will be 3 deep for both triathlon age groupers (5 deep for groups with over 20) and accompanied by custom awards certificates. Olympic & Sprint finishers will receive a custom finishers medal.
 
Course details: Swim -   1.5K (map link) or  .5K (map link)  with buoys each 100 -150 meters; we'll use our large triangular buoys at turns, plenty of vessel support & in water wave starts.Sprint wave starts at 8:30 & Olympic 8:40. 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)   - both out and back courses with water bottle exchange at Olympic turn-around -700 ml Deer Park "sport top" bottles; Sprint - out Rt. 284 to Way Inn & back; Olympic: out Rt. 284  to right on Old 111 to turnaround at Rt. 111 - 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 approx. 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 banner.
 
Door Prizes - We will have well over $1000 in door prize drawings during our triathlon awards ceremonies. Gift certificates from Rudy Project   and an XTERRA Speedsuit highlight the prizes being given away. Toughman / Atomic Half & Atomic Tri / Du  & 2018 Dickson, Hammer & Goosepond Half entries will also be given away.
 
Lodging - There is limited availability at the Fall Creek Falls Park Inn due to recent cancellations, so call NOW. Cabins / houses may be available with a 2 night minimum, along with first come.  CAMPING - they may also be having some cancellations also.  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 large white registration tent 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.  
 
Post Race - Piney Fire Department will be cooking chicken, burgers, hot dogs ( & any anything else on sale at Sam's!) starting about 10 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.

WEEKEND RACE SCHEDULE - Friday Aug 18 - 5 PM - 6 PM - Runs Only  -  Registration & packet pick-up - Taft Village Area Parking on left in field past Park Headquarters
 
SATURDAY  - August 20th - Run Packet Pickup 7:30 AM - 8:45 AM - Start Times: 9 AM - 10K & 5K Runs - Awards: tentative 10:30 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 - all present
5:30 PM -  Triathlon Race overview from transition

USAT Info: ALL USAT RULES APPLY -  Please review this 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!
 
- Bring USAT License or purchase/complete one-day license for $15
REQUIRED OF ALL PARTICIPANTS - HAVE HARD OR ELECTRONIC
- Photo ID is required at packet pickup for  ALL PARTICIPANTS
- Relays must pick-up packet together
- Day-of registrants will need to show proof of USAT membership or purchase a one-day license.

SUNDAY - August 20st - Please park in field and along Taft Village road behind transition - 6:30 AM - 8 AM Day of Race Registration, Packet pick-up
(bring Photo ID & USAT card) & body marking. Pick up timing chip. 
8:00 AM Central   Race Overview in transition area - 
8:15 AM Central - Overview - at DOCK
8:30 AM Central  - Wave swim starts as noted:
1 Sprint Males  - 8:30 AM 
2  Sprint Females & Relays - 8:33 AM
3  Olympic Males  Under 40  - 8:40 AM
4 Olympic Males 40+ - 8:43 AM
5  Olympic Females Under 40 - 8:46 AM
6 Olympic Females 40+, Aqua-Bike & Relays - 8:48 AM
Swim Caps MUST be worn - Clydesdale & Athena start with their Age Group
  11 AM +/- Central - Sprint Awards ceremony - 12:15 +/- Olympic Awards Ceremony - Announce all 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. 
 
Train safe & race fast, 
Kevin
Kevin Mahan -  Level 2 USAT Certified Race Director  & Century Club
 
Office 865.271.7535 
e-mail:   kevin@endurancesportsmanagement.com    
web:   www.RaceESM.com 
Only $50 for Frantic Frog Sept. 16th thru 8/20
17th annual Frantic Frog Sprint Triathlon at the Goose Pond Colony in Scottboro, AL on Saturday, September 16th, 2017 will be a great time for all. . We invite all to come enjoy the beauty and challenge awaiting in our host Northern Alabama venue.
We are working with past folks who provided cool artwork awards and great Cajun cooking to set the stage for great food & fun!
Sprint race includes the traditional 400 meter Swim, 24K Bike & 5K run. Swim will be an in-water start at end of pier with a rectangular course & beach exit. -  Bike will the traditional loop course. - Run will also be an out and back route into campground & return to finish by transition.

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Sat. Olympic $75 / Sprints $60 - Sun Half $195 thru August
 
Come join TN's longest running half iron triathlon as we join the Toughman International Triathlon Series.  
The Toughman Tennessee Half - an Atomic Experience is Tennessee's original half iron distance event and part of the ATOMIC WEEKEND along with the Atomic Sprint / Olympic Triathlon & Duathlon. 2017 celebrates the 15th 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, 
SWAG - Toughman ARM WARMERS & COMPRESSION SLEEVES, Finishers Medal & apparel, packet includes shirts, race socks, BASE Products & more. Over $1k in door prizes from Rudy Project, XTERRA Wet Suits, GU & more.
 
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