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Dickson Olympic and Sprint Triathlon

Date
June 20, 2026
Distance
Sprint Triathlon - Individual · Sprint Clydesdale - 220+ · Sprint Athena - 165+ & more

From the Organizer

The Montgomery Bell State Park in Dickson, TN is again our host for the Olympic and Sprint Triathlon. Custom shirts & socks for all participants. Unique awards to top 3 M & F finishers, top M & F Masters and 3 deep in 5 year age groups. All events are USA Triathlon sanctioned events.

Race start time is 8 AM Central Time - Arrive at site no later than 7:00 AM for ample time for parking, packet pickup and getting ready for event starting promptly at 8 AM. Late registration / packet pickup Friday from 5:30 - 7 PM & Saturday from 6:15 to 7:30 AM. Come to transition parking at Montgomery Bell State Park. Go to the red tent for packet pickup. Pre-race "walk through" will begin at 6 PM also with question & answer session.

We will not have the Endurance distance this year.

- The swim takes place in Acorn Lake - meaning no current & no large swells.

- The bike is a flat to hilly bike course that is perfect for athletes of all abilities.

  • The run is a challenging out and back course with Aid/Water stations along the course.

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Olympic Distance: 
Swim: 1500m swim Map
Bike: 40k bike Map
Run: 10k run Map

 

Sprint Distance:
Swim - .5 mile -  Map Link
Bike - 17 miles -  Map link
Run - 5 kilometers - Map Link

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Age Groups and Awards: Overall awards for the top three male and female finishers & top three male and female masters. Age group awards for first, second, and third place in the following M & F age groups: 12-15, 16-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45- 49, 50-55, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70 and over.  Also available are Aquabike and Relay divisions.

Reference:  -  Acorn Lake water temperature expected to be in lower 80's degrees by race day.  USAT wetsuit legal water temp is 78 degrees or lower. An official reading will be taken race morning.

Bald Eagle Event have enabled event insurance for your consideration in the event you are unable to compete. Please review this option during the registration process. Athlete event TRANSFERS have been enabled up to 2 weeks prior to event with a $15 fee.

All Bald Eagle Events triathlon events are sanctioned by USA Triathlon. When a race sanctions with USAT, it is required for each participant to purchase either a one-day license or annual membership in order to participate in said event. A one-day USAT license is $15 and an annual USAT membership is $50. Either can be purchased when signing up for the event. A youth one day or annual USAT license is $10. Click here to learn about your USAT benefits and where your member dollars go.

Bald Eagle Events has a NO REFUND policy. Insurance is available during the registration of each event. Please take advantage of this option should you wish to insure your entry fees. Athlete event TRANSFERS have been enabled up to 2 weeks prior to event with a $5 fee.

Race entries are non-transferable between individuals.

Event Cancellation / Modification Policy - If Natural Disaster or Community Disaster occurs, our action steps are as follows:

1. Bald Eagle Events LLC in concert with local officials will make decisions based on safety first. 2. Courses and/or race segments will be altered as agreed to between Bald Eagle Events LLC and local officials 3. Financial: It is not financially feasible for Bald Eagle Events LLC to accept the risk of a disaster for everyone. Each registered participant needs to accept the risk of his or her entry fee. There will be NO REFUNDS or free entries to future races. The money you paid is spent developing the subject event. 4. Bald Eagle Events LLC does not save any money if one of our events has to be canceled for reasons beyond our control. All supplies and services needed for the events are purchased and/or arranged in advance. All event supplies and services associated with that event must be paid for, regardless of the outcome.

Distances & Pricing

Sprint Triathlon - Individual8 AMRegister →
Sprint Clydesdale - 220+8 AMRegister →
Sprint Athena - 165+8 AMRegister →
Sprint Triathlon Relay8 AMRegister →
Sprint Aqua Bike8 AMRegister →
Olympic Individual8 AMRegister →
Olympic Relay8 AMRegister →
Olympic Aqua Bike8 AMRegister →

Race Location

About This Sport

From Endurance Grid's Founder

Endurance Grid is here to help you understand the sport, decide if it's the right fit, and learn how to prepare. For course distances, logistics, and race-day specifics, always defer to the race organizer's event page.

Three sports, one race — swim, bike, run in sequence, with transitions that are a discipline of their own.

Open water, open roads, and competition with yourself. Cross the finish line knowing what it took to get there.

Triathlon

Swim, bike, run — back to back. The sprint distance makes it far more accessible than most people think.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

What is the Dickson Olympic and Sprint Triathlon?
Dickson Olympic and Sprint Triathlon is a triathlon event held in Burns, TN. Learn more about the different endurance sports here.
When and where is the Dickson Olympic and Sprint Triathlon?
Saturday, June 20, 2026 in Burns, TN at 1000 Hotel Avenue, Burns, TN. Check the official event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
How do I register for the Dickson Olympic and Sprint Triathlon?
Registration is handled through their official registration page. Confirm pricing, distances available, and sign up there.

Dickson Olympic and Sprint Triathlon

Jun 20, 2026

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