2014 Tellico Summer Solstice Weekend Event Info
Half Marathon, Sprint Triathlon & Smoky Mtn. Service Dog 5K 
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Summer Solstice Weekend 

June 21 Runs 13.1, 5K &.4 mi

Aug. 10: Secret City Triathlon 

 

Bluegrass & Banjo Weekend

 Aug. 23: Double Dip Sprint Triathlon

 

Sept. 14: Sprint the Gaps Triathlon - Blairsville, GA (Partner)

 

 Atomic Weekend

Aug. 29 - Atomic Sprint Triathlon / Duathlon

 

Aug. 30 - Atomic Man Triathlon - Half Distance

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UPDATE INFORMATION - Weather: although we are starting events early. plan on UV Index of 10 & race temps in 80's both days - no shade on courses - drink early / often & start HYDRATING NOW with light electrolyte drink.

 

Parking: Please follow YELLOW CAUTION tape to rows on large field or behind bike transition. Drive to next available open space to enable cars to be parked away from Pavilion Road.
 
Water Temperature: 82 degrees on Tuesday June 17th - Triathlon swimmers remember to cross blue timing mats prior to entering water - follow flagging.
 

Welcome to the 2014 Tellico Summer Solstice Weekend. The TVA Recreation Area just off Hwy. 321 on Tellico Parkway is our host for the Saturday, June 21st Half Marathon, Smoky Mountain Service Dog 5K & Kid's .4 mile Fun Run. Sunday, June 22nd brings the Sprint Triathlon with 800 meter Swim, 16 mi Bike and 5K Run. Events benefit the Smoky Mountain Service Dog Foundation and other area charities.


The Tellico Recreation Area is located outside Lenoir City, TN just off Rt. 321 on Rt. 444  - Tellico Parkway. Lenoir City is about 30 miles Southwest of Knoxville. From I-75 exit #81 take Rt. 321 towards Maryville approximately 4 miles to exit for Rt. 444 Tellico Parkway. The exit is NOW TO THE RIGHT just after crossing the Fort Loudon Dam due to construction. The Tellico Recreation Area is straight ahead at the end of the ramp. Please park in the field to the left before the transition area. or on right directly behind bike transition area. Keep small parking lot on right clear, as it is part of the run course(s).

 

Here is a link to Lenoir City area HOTELS. Closest camping is at TVA Melton Hill on the opposite side of Lenoir City approximately 12 miles from race site.

 

Race number assignments for runs and triathlon are posted on our main Web Page. Please check for your status -age group, age, gender, etc. 

 

We will be using the LIVE RESULTS via the My-Finish.com service for the Half Marathon / 5K & Sprint Triathlon events. Your finish and splits times will be available virtually immediately to you, family & friends as times enter our scoring programs.  Links - RUNS - TRIATHLON - race number QR code will also take you to our web link for www.My-Finish.com results page.

 

Train safe & race fast,           Kevin 

Kevin Mahan - Level 2 USAT Race Director / USAT Race Director Century Club 100+

 
Office 865-988-3906     Cell  865.271.7535 
e-mail: kevin@endurancesportsmanagement.com  

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Late Registration / Packet Pickup / Race Schedule
5K Registration & Shirt Pick-up SATURDAY ONLY at race site
Triathlon - Relays pickup together, bring photo ID & USAT card (if member)
Shirts, socks, race numbers will be in packets - Runs are using disposable bib chip on number & triathlon - ankle strap / chip received on- race site. 

 

Thursday - June 19th - 5PM - 6 PM - Late Reg./Packet Pickup at Runners Market, Farragut Village Green, 11533 Kingston Pike, Knoxville, TN

 

Friday - June 20th - 5PM - 6 PM - Late Reg./Packet Pickup at Runners Market, Farragut Village Green, 11533 Kingston Pike, Knoxville, TN

  

Please take advantage of these special deals at Runners Market:

1. 20% off all energy gels, bars, chews and Nunn drink tabs.

2. 50% off clearance items including old model shoes and select apparel.
3. 10% off all 110% Compression products.
(Please note RM times & discounts are tentative - we'll update any changes!)

 

Saturday, June 21st - Late Reg./Packet Pickup at race site:

5:45 AM - 6:45 AM - Half Marathon & Smoky Mtn. Service Dog 5K

7 AM - Half Marathon Start

7:30 AM -Smoky Mountain Service Dog 5K Start

8:30 AM - 5K Awards

9:30 AM  - Half Marathon Awards 

4:30 PM - 6 PM Triathlon Packet / Chip Pickup - Course walk through at 5 PM

 

Sunday, June 22nd - Late Reg./ Packet Pickup 6 AM - 7 AM 

Chip pickup & body marking. Photo ID Required - Relays come together!

 

Parking: Please turn right onto the new pavilion road & then park in the large field to LEFT or directly behind bike transition area on right. Rows will start just off the road. PLEASE KEEP TAIL OF CAR  / BIKE RACKS OUT OF ROAD.

 

7:05 AM Bikes must be in the transition area / Race overview near finish area - Run number must be visible on FRONT AT FINISH. Bike number is required. Do not alter race numbers (no cutting). Athletes only in transition.

 

Start Times- Sprint Triathlon - 7:30 Men U40; 7:33 Men 40+; 7:36 Women & Relays - Awards ceremonies: Triathlon Approx. 10:30 AM

Summer Solstice Half Marathon Information - The course will begin out the Pavilion Road to RIGHT turn - Runners will head to the marked loop around the boat ramp lot, back to RIGHT into bath house lot, circle the lot & exit park to LEFT shoulder of Tellico Parkway at Mile 1 of the course. RUNNERS STAY ON LEFT SHOULDER OUT 4.5 miles & SAME SHOULDER COMING BACK TELLICO PARKWAY - CONES ON THIS SHOULDER THE ENTIRE WAY. There is a 1.5 mile section on Cayuga Drive including turn-around point from miles 5.5 to 7 and 1.5 mile section on the Tellico Dam levy from just past mile 11 to 12.5 mile mark. Click on map below for on-line link  - follow elevation chart with cursor to see course flow. Aid stations will have water, Gatorade & gels at miles: 2.5, 4, 5.5 & 6.2 turn-around point and on return at 6.75, 8.4, 9.9, 11.25 & 12.25. Portable toilets will be at aid stations - 2.5/9.9 & 5.5/6.75. Course is completely paved - no gravel sections.

 

  Tellico Summer Solstice Half Marathon   Smoky Mtn Service Dog 5K

 Tellico Summer Solstice Half Marathon Map   Smoky Mtn. Service Dog 5K Map (click)

 

Smoky Mountain Service Dog 5K Run InformationThe course will be all within the Tellico recreation area. Runners will head to the marked loop around the boat ramp lot, back to right into bath house lot, circle the lot (stay LEFT), return back to the pavilion road, go up onto the levy path, turn right down the levy path to gate turn-around - return levy path and proceed on approx. .75 mile to turn-around at dam. Return to finish just past start area in the grass.There are 3 water stations on the course. Finish under large arch / banner. Stay to the right on runs.        

  

Half Marathon Door PrizesOur RANDOM DRAWINGS for Rudy Project, XX2i Optics, Timex Heart Rate Monitor Watches will be drawn during awards ceremonies for Half Marathon. Winners must be present to win! 

Tellico Summer Solstice Sprint Triathlon Information 

  

Swim: The swim is a wave start from inside the swim area. The course will be a rectangular course finishing on the beach of the other swim area. Keep buoys to your Right. Follow flagging/markings to transition area. Kayak / power boat support.

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BIKE TRANSITION AND COURSEBike racks will numbered  - place bike on row associated with your number. All competitors will be going through the entire transition area. NO RIDING IN THE TRANSITION AREA. There will be a short grass section following swim and to & from bike portion. Please mount and dismount bikes on pavement by BIKE DISMOUNT SIGNS. Bike course loops the bath house lot, then out Tellico Parkway to RIGHT on Davis Ferry at mile 5.5, then LEFT onto Maple Hill at mile 7.5, then LEFT returning to park on Tellico Parkway at mile 9. Please stay to your right unless passing. Course is OPEN TO TRAFFIC - be careful. Police will control traffic at Park exit and left back onto Tellico Parkway but again, BE CAREFUL!
 
      Tellico Swim CourseHammer Tellico 16 mi Bike Course Hammer Tellico 5K Run

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(Please view web site to print maps - link ) 
 

RUN INFORMATION: The course will be all within the Tellico recreation area. Runners will head to the marked loop around the boat ramp lot, back to right into bath house lot, circle the lot (stay LEFT), return back RIGHT to the pavilion road, go up onto the levy path, turn RIGHT down the levy path to gate turn-around - return levy path and proceed on approx. .75 mile to turn-around at dam. Return to finish past transition area in grass near swim finish. There are 3 water station passes on the course. Finish to under,large arch / banner. Stay to the right on paths during both runs. 

 

USAT Info: ALL USAT RULES APPLY. See web link on common USAT violations. 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.

 

***  Please bring your PHOTO ID & USAT card to registration or be prepared to pay the $12 one-day USAT insurance fee.

 

If you wish to join USAT, call 1.719.597.9090 for membership information. You CAN pay $45 for annual membership fee at the race. 

  

Door PrizesOur RANDOM DRAWINGS for Rudy Project, XX2i Optics, Timex Heart Rate Monitor Watches will be drawn during awards ceremonies. Winners must be present to win!

 

Upcoming Partner Events
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Sept. 2 - Miner's Mile 10K / 5K, Jellico, TN
Sept. 6 - Firefighters 5K, Sweetwater, TN
October 4 - Hog Jog 5K Cross Country, Spring Hill, TN
October 11 - World Orphan's 5K, Alcoa, TN
October 18- Goblin Gallop Evening 5K & Costume Party! Pigeon Forge, TN
October 26 - Rocky Top 5K, Sweetwater, TN  - 2PM start
Nov. 2 - International Missions 5K, Newport, TN 
Nov. 29 / 30 - Secret City / 5K / Half Marathon, Oak Ridge, TN 
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