Dickson Olympic and Sprint Triathlon and 5k 2027
- Date
- Saturday, June 19, 2027
- Start time
- 8:05 AM start (Chicago)
- Location
- Burns, Tennessee
- Entry fee
- From $70 · goes up to $80 on Apr 1, 2027
- Included with entry
- Includes a shirt
- Fundraising
- Takes optional donations when you register
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Events and entry fees
| Event | Distance | When | Entry fee | Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5k | 5K | Jun 19, 20278:05 AM | $35$40 after Jun 3, 2027 | – |
| Olympic Aqua Bike | AquabikeOpen water swim | Jun 19, 20278:05 AM | $70$80 after Apr 1, 2027 | – |
| Olympic Individual | Olympic TriathlonOpen water swim | Jun 19, 20278:05 AM | $85$95 after Dec 31, 2026 | – |
| Olympic Relay | Olympic TriathlonRelay or teamOpen water swim | Jun 19, 20278:05 AM | $165$180 after Dec 31, 2026 | – |
| Sprint Aqua Bike | AquabikeOpen water swim | Jun 19, 20278:05 AM | $70$80 after Apr 1, 2027 | – |
| Sprint Athena - 165+ | Sprint TriathlonOpen water swim | Jun 19, 20278:05 AM | $75$90 after Dec 31, 2026 | 10 |
| Sprint Clydesdale - 220+ | Sprint TriathlonOpen water swim | Jun 19, 20278:05 AM | $75$90 after Dec 31, 2026 | 10 |
| Sprint Triathlon - Individual | Sprint TriathlonSwim 0.5 mi · Bike 17 miOpen water swim | Jun 19, 20278:05 AM | $75$90 after Dec 31, 2026 | 210 |
| Sprint Triathlon Relay | Sprint TriathlonRelay or teamOpen water swim | Jun 19, 20278:05 AM | $115$130 after Dec 31, 2026 | 30 |
Entry fees exclude processing fees. Prices and dates come from the race's registration page and refresh nightly.
The Aquabike fee goes up to $80 on Apr 1, 2027.
Water temperature and wetsuits at Dickson Olympic and Sprint Triathlon and 5k
Around June 19, Acorn Lake typically runs about 85°F at the surface (81 to 87°F across 2011 to 2020). The water usually runs 84°F or warmer at this date, when wetsuits are not allowed.
A model estimate from the USGS lake temperature model (daily surface temperatures for US lakes), not a measurement. Wetsuit cutoffs are USA Triathlon age-group rules. The race's own water temperature reading on race morning decides.
Race day planning
Entry fee schedule
- 5k: $35 until Jun 3, then $40 until Jun 19.
- Olympic Aqua Bike: $70 until Apr 1, then $80 until Jun 3, then $90 until Jun 19.
- Olympic Individual: $85 until Dec 31, then $95 until Feb 28, then $105 until Apr 1, then $115 until Jun 3, then $125 until Jun 19.
- Olympic Relay: $165 until Dec 31, then $180 until Feb 28, then $190 until Apr 1, then $200 until Jun 3, then $210 until Jun 19.
Online registration closes Jun 19, 2027, unless the race fills first.
Light and altitude
Sunrise on race morning is at about 5:31 AM, and the Olympic Aqua Bike starts at 8:05 AM. The start sits about 750 feet above sea level.
Fees exclude processing fees. Comparisons use current entry fees and published results from races nearby.
Start location and course
1000 Hotel Avenue, Burns, TN 37029
The pin marks the address the race lists, which is usually the start. Course maps are the organizers' own.
Course profile: how hilly is Dickson Olympic and Sprint Triathlon and 5k?
The 24-mile bike course climbs 1,170 feet, about 48 feet a mile: rolling.
| Course | Distance | Climbing | Terrain |
|---|---|---|---|
| 24.4 mi Cycling Route in White Bluff, TennesseeBike | 24 mi | 1,170 ft | rolling |
| 28155.3 m Activity Route in Burns, TennesseeBike | 17.5 mi | 499 ft | rolling |
| 809.3 m Activity Route in Burns, TennesseeBike | 0.5 mi | 22 ft | |
| 6.2 mi Running Route in White Bluff, TennesseeRun | 6.2 mi | 430 ft | hilly |
| 3.1 mi Running Route in Burns, TennesseeRun | 3.1 mi | 71 ft | flat |
From the course maps the organizers publish on Ride with GPS and MapMyRun; climbing is the total gain the map reports. Courses can change between editions, so check the date on the map.
Where Dickson Olympic and Sprint Triathlon and 5k ranks
- No. 19 of 50 on Warmest triathlon swims
- No. 26 of 50 on Hilliest triathlon bike courses
- No. 30 of 50 on Cheapest olympic triathlons in the US
National lists computed from results, entry fees, course maps and water temperatures; they refresh through the day.
2026 results
All results (2 years)Olympic Individual
Sprint Triathlon - Individual
5k
Aggregated from official results (Bald Eagle Events) for Dickson Olympic and Sprint Triathlon and 5k. Individual finisher names are not stored here.
How fast do you need to be at Dickson Olympic and Sprint Triathlon and 5k?
At the 2026 Olympic Individual, the fastest tenth finished in 2:38:08 or better, the top quarter in 2:55:05, and half the field in 3:04:48; the last tenth came in after 3:48:43.
At the 2026 Sprint Triathlon - Individual, the fastest tenth finished in 1:46:37 or better, the top quarter in 1:56:59, and half the field in 2:12:07; the last tenth came in after 2:29:36.
At the 2026 5k, the fastest tenth finished in 25:42 or better, the top quarter in 28:00, and half the field in 31:28; the last tenth came in after 36:52.
| Age | Women | Men |
|---|---|---|
| 20-29 | n/a | 3:06:12 |
| 30-39 | n/a | 2:57:15 |
| 40-49 | n/a | 2:58:42 |
| 50-59 | n/a | 2:58:51 |
Groups with fewer than five finishers are left out. Awards vary by race; check the race's rules.
What would my time get me?
Where a finish time would have placed in 2026.
Swim, bike and run splits at Dickson Olympic and Sprint Triathlon and 5k
At the 2026 Olympic Individual, the bike decided the most: the middle of the field lost about 8:24 to the top quarter there, 38% of the gap across the three legs.
Compared with a typical olympic triathlon in Tennessee, the median swim here was 2:05 faster, the bike 0:58 faster and the run 2:45 faster (swim lengths differ from race to race).
| Leg | Top 10% | Top 25% | Median | Slowest 25% |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Swim | 29:00 | 30:42 | 34:21 | 39:45+ |
| T1 | 2:49 | 3:22 | 3:54 | 4:54+ |
| Bike | 1:18:04 | 1:19:23 | 1:26:36 | 1:37:56+ |
| T2 | 1:03 | 1:07 | 1:30 | 1:52+ |
| Run | 49:50 | 51:56 | 58:45 | 1:08:29+ |
Each column ranks finishers on that leg alone, from the race's published results. T1 and T2 are transitions.
At the 2026 Sprint Triathlon - Individual, the bike decided the most: the middle of the field lost about 15:23 to the top quarter there, 52% of the gap across the three legs.
Compared with a typical sprint triathlon in Tennessee, the median swim here was 8:44 slower, the bike 29:54 slower and the run 2:19 slower (swim lengths differ from race to race).
| Leg | Top 10% | Top 25% | Median | Slowest 25% |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Swim | 14:42 | 16:54 | 19:07 | 21:36+ |
| T1 | 3:04 | 4:09 | 5:00 | 6:34+ |
| Bike | 59:27 | 1:10:14 | 1:16:23 | 1:20:59+ |
| T2 | 0:41 | 0:48 | 1:05 | 1:35+ |
| Run | 22:38 | 25:05 | 30:44 | 36:44+ |
Each column ranks finishers on that leg alone, from the race's published results. T1 and T2 are transitions.
Finishers by year
About the same size since 2025.
All events combined, from official results.
Dickson Olympic and Sprint Triathlon and 5k Olympic Triathlon year by year
From 2025 to 2026, the field went from 8 to 31 finishers, and the median time dropped from 3:18:18 to 3:04:48.
| Year | Finishers | Median | Fastest tenth | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 31 (+288%) | 3:04:48 | under 2:38:08 | 2:35:19 |
| 2025 | 8 | 3:18:18 | under 2:38:31 | 2:35:00 |
From each year's official results for the Olympic Triathlon; virtual options are left out.
Typical race-day weather
Around June 19 the day usually runs from 68°F at dawn to 88°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 32% of days. Cold snaps dip to 61°F and hot years reach 96°F.
Based on 75 days within a week of the date over the last 5 years, from historical weather for the start area. Not a forecast.
Race details
- Where
- 1000 Hotel Avenue, Burns, TN 37029Map
- Course
- Road
- Start elevation
- About 750 feet
- Included with entry
- T-Shirt
- Donations
- Accepted when you register
- Distances
- Sprint Triathlon, Olympic Triathlon, Aquabike, 5K
- Editions
- 2027 (Jun 19, 2027), 2026 (Jun 20, 2026), 2025 (May 17, 2025), 2024 (May 4, 2024), 2023 (May 6, 2023), 2022 (May 7, 2022)
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Quick answers
- When is Dickson Olympic and Sprint Triathlon and 5k?
- Saturday, June 19, 2027, starting at 8:05 AM.
- How much does it cost?
- Entry starts at $70 before processing fees, and rises to $80 on Apr 1, 2027.
- When does registration close?
- Online registration closes Jun 19, 2027, unless the race fills first.
- Do athletes get a shirt or medal?
- Entry includes a shirt, according to the race's registration page. Check it for sizes and whether kids' races get the same.
- Can I donate to a cause when I register?
- Yes. The registration form offers an optional donation, usually for the charity or nonprofit the race supports. The race's own page names the cause.
- What distances are offered?
- Sprint Triathlon, Olympic Triathlon, Aquabike, 5K.
- How big is it, and how fast?
- In 2026, 31 athletes finished the Olympic Individual; the median finish was 3:04:48 and the winner finished in 2:35:19.
- Where does it start?
- 1000 Hotel Avenue, Burns, TN 37029.
- Is there a course map?
- Yes, the organizers publish the route on MapMyRun; the link is under Start location and course.
From the organizers
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.
We have added a 5k Run/Walk this year. If you don't have it in you to do the triathlon, consider doing the 5k. You will receive a T-shirt and finisher medal.