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Dear (Contact First Name),
Welcome to the 2017 Tellico Summer Solstice 5k / 10K runs and Olympic & Sprint Triathlons. The events start 8 AM Saturday with the 5K / 10K runs and continue Sunday at 7:30 AM sprint triathlon waves with 800 meter swim at 7:30 & 7:33 AM & Olympic triathlon waves with 1.5K swim at 7:45 & 7:48 AM. Events benefit local ROTC groups & area clubs.
Water temperature was 80 degrees Monday, June 12th. Warmer temperatures are expected through the week with race day water temperature expected to be above 78 degrees. Wet suits will most likely NOT be permitted. USAT official will make ruling race morning.
RACE LOCATION: The Tellico Recreation Area is located outside Lenoir City, TN just off Rt. 321/95 on Rt. 444 - Tellico Parkway. Lenoir City is about 30 miles Southwest of Knoxville. From I-75 exit #81 take Rt. 321/95 towards Maryville approx. 4 miles to exit for Rt. 444 Tellico Parkway. The exit is to the RIGHT just after crossing the Fort Loudon Dam. The Tellico Recreation Area is straight ahead - look for banner. Please park in the field to the left or follow signs for spots right behind transition area.
START INFORMATION: Saturday: 5K / 10K Runs: 8 AM mass start at the pavilion parking lot. Sunday: Triathlons: Sprint waves will begin at 7:30 AM & 7:33 AM - Olympic waves 7:45 & 7:48 AM
The swim is a wave start from inside the swim area. The sprint course will be a rectangular course finishing on the beach of the other swim area. Olympic course a straight out & back along full length of Tellico Levy. Keep buoys to your Right. Follow flagging/markings to transition area. Provided swim cap REQUIRED.
USAT Verification: PHOTO ID AND USAT LICENSE will be required at check-in. We need to document EXPIRATION DATE. If you paid one-day license on-line, we will have record.
NO EXCEPTIONS - $15 one-day license will be required for those without USAT Card - No Photo ID = No Race.
Relays MUST check-in together - all members present.
TIMING: Swim verification mats MUST be crossed prior to start per USAT regulations. Follow flagging to swim entrance. Timing chips / straps will be distributed pe-event and returned immediately upon finishing the race.
Please make sure CHIP # matches RUN, BIKE & HELMET #'s. Timing splits and finish times will be recorded as you cross the timing mats.
Live Results Link -
$30 charge for not returning your chip.
START INFORMATION: Duathlon : Race will begin before triathlon with 5K run starting at the pavilion parking lot. Triathlon: Sprint waves will begin at 8:10 AM & 8:13 AM - Olympic waves 8:16 & 8:19 AM
Triathlons start after Duathlon to avoid bike/runner cross-overs. The swim is a wave start from inside the swim area. The sprint course will be a rectangular course finishing on the beach of the other swim area. Olympic course a straight out & back along full length of Tellico Levy. Keep buoys to your Right. Follow flagging/markings to transition area.
Provided swim cap REQUIRED.
Warning: USAT has found many injuries / fatalities to be caused by failure to WARM UP
prior to start. ALL ATHLETES are urged to
WARM UP either on land or in the water prior to start. Early season Open Water Swims are notorious for a good SHOCK TO YOUR SYSTEM -
Please warm up prior to start!
Bike Routes: Bikes mounted on Pavilion Road - two quick lefts out of Park onto Tellico Parkway - continue down wide shoulder approx. 5.5 miles to RIGHT onto Davis Ferry Road - approx. 2 miles to LEFT onto Maple Hill Road - up & down approx. 1 mile to Tellico Parkway -
SPRINT turns LEFT & back to park
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Olympic turns RIGHT on Tellico Parkway for approx. 4 miles to turn-around just before Hwy. 72 & return to park.
RUN INFORMATION: The course will be all within the Tellico recreation area. Runners will go out Pavilion road to Right & circle Boat Ramp lot, head back to
LEFT returning back to the pavilion road, then
Right up onto the levy path, 180 degree turn down to gate, turn-around & follow paved levy path to Tellico Dam turn-around,
return levy path to gate (2nd time), back up to ramp / levy / park road to finish. 10K 2nd lap run is a repeat of the first. There are 3 aid stations on the course. Finish under banner, return chip & take
FINISHERS MEDAL! Stay to the right on paths during both runs.
TRANSITION:
ATHLETES ONLY in TRANSITION
- SHOW # WHEN EXITING WITH GEAR TO BE RELEASED AT COMPLETION OF EVENT
- Transition Flow: Swim In / Run Out (duathletes enter at swim in also) & Bike Out / Bike In -
Bike racks will be first come. All competitors will be going through the entire transition area.
NO RIDING IN THE TRANSITION AREA. Bike will be mounted and dismounted on Pavilion Road.
Remember to stay to the far right unless you are passing someone. Helmets must be approved and buckled at ALL TIMES WHILE ON THE BIKE. No HEADPHONES, PHONES, ETC. at any time during event. Take all the photos you want prior to & after the event.
Base Performance: Base Performance fluid replacement will be available on run & under the pavilion pre & post event.
POST RACE FOOD, AWARDS & DOOR PRIZES:
Beverages and food will be available after the race. Rudy Project and other prize drawings will be made prior to and during awards ceremonies. Splits will be available on
RESULT KIOSKS set up under pavilion area.
You can register for
TEXT / E-MAIL NOTIFICATIONS OF RESULTS HERE. Please share link with your friends & family so they can see your progess & finish times.
Kevin Mahan -
Level 2 USAT Certified Race Director & Century Club
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Tellico Summer Solstice Race Schedule
Saturday - June 17th 6:30 - 7:45 5K / 10K Late reg / Packet Pickup
8 AM - Mass Start 5K / 10K - 10K is two lops of 5K route
Run Awards - 5K @ 9 AM - 10K @ 9:30 AM
4 pm - 6:30 PM -
Triathlon Registration & packet pick-up at Race Site, Tellico Rec. Area,Tellico Pkwy, Lenoir City (exit RIGHT after Ft. Loudon Dam) - USAT Card & Photo ID Required - Relays come together!
Sunday - June 18th - 6 am - 7 am
Packet pick-up & body marking. Chip pick-up.
USAT Card & Photo ID Required - Relays come together!
Parking: Please turn right onto the pavilion road & then park either on the right behind transition or on left in the large field. Please go to back row first about 50 yards off the road. Walk your bike and gear to the transition.
6AM - Transition Opens - open racking - no riding in transition
7 AM - Race Overview at Pavilion Area
7:15 AM Bikes must be in the transition area - TRANSITION CLOSED
Start - 7:30
Sprint Tri - Men
7:33 Sprint Tri - Women & Relays
7:45 Olympic Tri Men
7:48 Olympic Tri Women & Relays
10 AM - Sprint Awards ceremony
11 AM - Olympic Awards
Please check RESULT KIOSKS & Receipt Printer for times & place.
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