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Fall Creek Falls Spring Sprint Triathlon

Date
May 16, 2026
Distance
Sprint Triathlon Individual · Sprint Clydesdale · Sprint Athena & more

From the Organizer

NEW in 2026.  We are happy to announce that we will now have 2 Sprint Triathlons at Fall Creek Falls State Park starting in 2026.  In May 2026 will we have the Inaugural Fall Creek Falls Spring Sprint Triathlon!  For those that have participated in the August Triathlon, this is a great opportunity to start the Triathlon season with our favorite location.

 Packet Pickup:

  • Friday from 5-6:30pm at the race site. 
  • Race Day from 6-7:30am. 
  • Transition will close at 7:45.

Our first 100 to register will receive a Bald Eagle Events Kooler Bag, shown below, along with their T-shirt.

Spring Sprint Distance will be a 500-meter swim, 14-mile bike and a 5k run.  Click below for Strava course maps.

Sprint Swim Map

  • Swim starts at the dock and swim towards the Lodge.  Around 2 bouys then back to the boat ramp to finish the swim.

Sprint Bike Map  -

  • 14 miles, out and back.  Turnaround is located at the Way Inn.

Sprint Run Map

  • Run will begin at the transition then proceed across the dam, then left towards the lodge on the paved trail.  Out and back to Finish.

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 & top 3 Clydesdale & Athena as well as Top 3 Sprint Aquabike and Top Relay Team.

Bald Eagle Events LLC have enabled event insurance for your consideration in the event you are unable to compete. Please review this option during the registration process.

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. 

Refund Policy - Bald Eagle Events LLC have 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. 

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 Clydesdale8 AMRegister →
Sprint Athena8 AMRegister →
Sprint Triathlon Relay8 AMRegister →
Sprint Aquabike8 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 Fall Creek Falls Spring Sprint Triathlon?
Fall Creek Falls Spring Sprint Triathlon is a triathlon event held in Spencer, TN. Learn more about the different endurance sports here.
When and where is the Fall Creek Falls Spring Sprint Triathlon?
Saturday, May 16, 2026 in Spencer, TN at 2009 Village Camp Rd, Spencer, TN. Check the official event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
How do I register for the Fall Creek Falls Spring Sprint Triathlon?
Registration is handled through their official registration page. Confirm pricing, distances available, and sign up there.

Fall Creek Falls Spring Sprint Triathlon

May 16, 2026

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