Fall Creek Falls Spring Sprint and Olympic Triathlon 2027
- Date
- Saturday, May 15, 2027
- Start time
- 8:00 AM start (Chicago)
- Location
- Spencer, Tennessee
- Entry fee
- From $65 · goes up to $75 on Dec 31, 2026
- Included with entry
- Includes a shirt
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Events and entry fees
| Event | Distance | When | Entry fee | Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Olympic Aqua Bike | AquabikeOpen water swim | May 15, 20278:00 AM | $85$90 after Dec 31, 2026 | – |
| Olympic Individual | Olympic TriathlonOpen water swim | May 15, 20278:00 AM | $95$10500 after Dec 31, 2026 | – |
| Olympic Relay | Olympic TriathlonRelay or teamOpen water swim | May 15, 20278:00 AM | $170$175 after Dec 31, 2026 | – |
| Sprint Aquabike | AquabikeSwim 500 m · Bike 14 miOpen water swim | May 15, 20278:00 AM | $65$75 after Dec 31, 2026 | – |
| Sprint Athena | Sprint TriathlonSwim 500 m · Bike 14 mi · Run 3.1 miOpen water swim | May 15, 20278:00 AM | $80$95 after Dec 31, 2026 | – |
| Sprint Clydesdale | Sprint TriathlonSwim 500 m · Bike 14 mi · Run 3.1 miOpen water swim | May 15, 20278:00 AM | $80$95 after Dec 31, 2026 | – |
| Sprint Triathlon Individual | Sprint TriathlonSwim 500 m · Bike 14 mi · Run 3.1 miOpen water swim | May 15, 20278:00 AM | $80$95 after Dec 31, 2026 | – |
| Sprint Triathlon Relay | Sprint TriathlonSwim 500 m · Bike 14 mi · Run 3.1 miRelay or teamOpen water swim | May 15, 20278:00 AM | $120$135 after Dec 31, 2026 | – |
Entry fees exclude processing fees. Prices and dates come from the race's registration page and refresh nightly.
The Aquabike fee goes up to $75 on Dec 31, 2026.
Race day planning
Entry fee schedule
- Olympic Aqua Bike: $85 until Dec 31, then $90 until Feb 28, then $95 until Mar 31, then $100 until Apr 18, then $115 until May 1, then $120 until May 15.
- Olympic Individual: $95 until Dec 31, then $10500 until Feb 28, then $115 until Mar 31, then $120 until Apr 18, then $125 until May 1, then $135 until May 15.
- Olympic Relay: $170 until Dec 31, then $175 until Feb 28, then $180 until Mar 31, then $185 until Apr 18, then $190 until May 1, then $195 until May 15.
- Sprint Aquabike: $65 until Dec 31, then $75 until Feb 28, then $80 until Mar 31, then $85 until Apr 18, then $90 until Apr 30, then $95 until May 15.
Online registration closes May 15, 2027, unless the race fills first.
Light and altitude
Sunrise on race morning is at about 5:37 AM, and the Olympic Aqua Bike starts at 8:00 AM. The start sits about 1,820 feet above sea level.
Fees exclude processing fees. Comparisons use current entry fees and published results from races nearby.
Start location and course
2009 Village Camp Rd, Spencer, TN 38585
The pin marks the address the race lists, which is usually the start. Course maps are the organizers' own.
Where Fall Creek Falls Spring Sprint and Olympic Triathlon ranks
- No. 21 of 50 on Cheapest aquabikes in the US
- No. 32 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 resultsSprint Triathlon Individual
Sprint Clydesdale
Aggregated from official results (Bald Eagle Events) for Fall Creek Falls Spring Sprint and Olympic Triathlon. Individual finisher names are not stored here.
How fast do you need to be at Fall Creek Falls Spring Sprint and Olympic Triathlon?
At the 2026 Sprint Triathlon Individual, the fastest tenth finished in 1:18:45 or better, the top quarter in 1:29:05, and half the field in 1:38:53; the last tenth came in after 2:02:27.
At the 2026 Sprint Clydesdale, the fastest tenth finished in 1:32:16 or better, the top quarter in 1:46:42, and half the field in 1:48:40; the last tenth came in after 2:02:26.
| Age | Women | Men |
|---|---|---|
| 20-29 | 1:34:59 | 1:29:55 |
| 30-39 | 1:44:34 | 1:35:29 |
| 40-49 | n/a | 1:35:30 |
| 50-59 | n/a | 1:43:48 |
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 Fall Creek Falls Spring Sprint and Olympic Triathlon
At the 2026 Sprint Triathlon Individual, the bike decided the most: the middle of the field lost about 9:25 to the top quarter there, 54% of the gap across the three legs.
Compared with a typical sprint triathlon in Tennessee, the median swim here was 1:35 slower, the bike 2:57 slower and the run 1:17 slower (swim lengths differ from race to race).
| Leg | Top 10% | Top 25% | Median | Slowest 25% |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Swim | 8:57 | 9:45 | 11:58 | 14:03+ |
| T1 | 4:23 | 5:08 | 6:36 | 8:00+ |
| Bike | 40:18 | 44:50 | 49:26 | 54:09+ |
| T2 | 0:40 | 0:55 | 1:18 | 1:38+ |
| Run | 23:37 | 26:02 | 29:42 | 35:08+ |
Each column ranks finishers on that leg alone, from the race's published results. T1 and T2 are transitions.
How fast is it?
Slower than most Tennessee sprint triathlons
The fastest quarter of the 2026 sprint triathlon field finished under 1:29:05, against 1:25:04 in a typical Tennessee sprint triathlon, so times here run 5 percent slower.
Compares the fastest quarter of each field, so walkers and first-timers do not skew it. It reflects the course and the field together: a flat course, cool weather, or a competitive crowd all make times faster.
Typical race-day weather
Around May 15 the day usually runs from 60°F at dawn to 78°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 43% of days. Cold snaps dip to 51°F and hot years reach 84°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
- 2009 Village Camp Rd, Spencer, TN 38585Map
- Course
- Road
- Start elevation
- About 1,820 feet
- Included with entry
- T-Shirt
- Distances
- Sprint Triathlon, Olympic Triathlon, Aquabike
- Editions
- 2027 (May 15, 2027), 2026 (May 16, 2026)
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Quick answers
- When is Fall Creek Falls Spring Sprint and Olympic Triathlon?
- Saturday, May 15, 2027, starting at 8:00 AM.
- How much does it cost?
- Entry starts at $65 before processing fees, and rises to $75 on Dec 31, 2026.
- When does registration close?
- Online registration closes May 15, 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.
- What distances are offered?
- Sprint Triathlon, Olympic Triathlon, Aquabike.
- How big is it, and how fast?
- In 2026, 51 athletes finished the Sprint Triathlon Individual; the median finish was 1:38:53 and the winner finished in 1:09:12.
- Is it a fast course?
- The fastest quarter of the 2026 sprint triathlon field finished under 1:29:05, against 1:25:04 in a typical Tennessee sprint triathlon, so times here run 5 percent slower.
- Where does it start?
- 2009 Village Camp Rd, Spencer, TN 38585.
- Is there a course map?
- Yes, the organizers publish the route on Strava; the link is under Start location and course.
From the organizers
We're back in 2027. And we have added an Olympic distance as well. For those that have participated in the August Triathlon, this is a great opportunity to start the Triathlon season with our favorite location. Last year we had a great response, so this year we were able to add the Olympic to the roster.
Packet Pickup:
Friday from 5-6:30pm at the race site.
Race Day from 6-7:30am.
Transition will close at 7:45.
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.