Pickwick Dam Tri

On Saturday, November 14, 2026, come give it your best dam tri at the first annual Dam Tri at Pickwick Landing State Park in Counce, Tennessee. This one-of-a-kind 39-mile adventure race combines cycling, paddling, and running through some of West Tennessee’s most scenic and historic landscapes.

The Course – 39 Total Miles
🚴 30-Mile Bike (Paved Roads)
The race begins at 8:00 a.m. at Circle Beach inside Pickwick Landing State Park. Racers will launch in 5-second intervals and head out on a scenic paved route toward the historic Shiloh National Military Park. You’ll ride past several notable landmarks within Shiloh before looping back and returning to Pickwick Landing State Park.

🛶 3-Mile Kayak (Flat Water)
After returning to Circle Beach, rack your bike and transition to the water. Paddle a clearly marked, taco-shaped loop around buoys and pontoons on beautiful Pickwick Lake. The calm, flat-water course provides a scenic but steady challenge before heading back to shore. 

🏃 6-Mile Run (Mixed Surface)
Once you’re back on land, lace up for a 6-mile run through Pickwick Landing State Park. This mixed-surface loop includes paved paths, grassy stretches, and wooded natural trails before guiding you back to Circle Beach and the finish line.

Route: https://bit.ly/DTroute 

Cutoff Times
To ensure participant safety and race operations stay on schedule, the following cutoff times will be enforced:

• Participants must complete the bike and paddle sections within 6 hours of the race start.
• All participants must complete the entire course within 8 hours of the race start.

Participants who do not meet the designated cutoff times may be removed from the course by race officials.

Packet Pickup Information
Early Packet Pickup
Park Office
116 State Park Lane
Counce, TN 38326

 November 12–13, 2026
 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.

 
Race Day Packet Pickup
Shelter 4
80 Mermaid Lane
Counce, TN 38326

November 14, 2026
6:00 a.m. – 7:30 a.m.

We strongly encourage participants to pick up packets on Thursday or Friday to avoid race morning lines.

Race Day Schedule

November 14, 2026
Race Start: 8:00 a.m. at Circle Beach

 
What You’ll Receive:
2026 Dam Tri Race Shirt
Finisher Award
Post-race food and drinks
Awards for Top 3 Overall Male & Female Athletes
Aid stations will be available along the bike route, at Circle Beach, and near the trailhead during the run.

 
The Experience
Pickwick Landing State Park is an easy drive from Nashville, Memphis, Tupelo, or Huntsville, making it the perfect race destination. Whether you stay for the weekend at the park lodge or make it a quick trip, you’ll experience a race that blends endurance, history, and natural beauty.

Stick around after you cross the finish line for the post-race celebration at Shelters 4 & 5, sponsored by the Friends of Pickwick Landing State Park. We’d love to celebrate your best dam effort at the best dam afterparty!

If you love a challenge and appreciate both historic landmarks and stunning waterfront views, the Dam Tri is calling your name.