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Course Maps - North Knox Sprint Triathlon
North Knox Bike Route Link: https://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/view/1758608273. North Knox Run Route Link: https://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/view/4878485359.
North Knox Sprint Triathlon 2027
- Date
- Sunday, April 25, 2027
- Start time
- 7:30 AM start (New York)
- Location
- Knoxville, Tennessee
- Entry fee
- From $60 · goes up to $95 on Dec 1, 2026
- Included with entry
- Includes a shirt
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Events and entry fees
| Event | Distance | When | Entry fee | Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sprint Aquabike(Swim and Bike only) | AquabikePool swim | Apr 25, 20277:30 AM | $60$95 after Dec 1, 2026 | – |
| Sprint Athena (Female 165+ Lbs) | Sprint TriathlonPool swim | Apr 25, 20277:30 AM | $60$95 after Dec 1, 2026 | – |
| Sprint Clydesdale (Male 220+ lbs) | Sprint TriathlonPool swim | Apr 25, 20277:30 AM | $60$95 after Dec 1, 2026 | – |
| Sprint Individual | Sprint TriathlonPool swim | Apr 25, 20277:30 AM | $60$95 after Dec 1, 2026 | – |
| Sprint Mixed Relay | Sprint TriathlonRelay or teamPool swim | Apr 25, 20277:30 AM | $120$180 after Dec 1, 2026 | – |
Entry fees exclude processing fees. Prices and dates come from the race's registration page and refresh nightly.
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The Aquabike fee goes up to $95 on Dec 1, 2026.
Race day planning
Entry fee schedule
- Sprint Aquabike(Swim and Bike only) and Sprint Athena (Female 165+ Lbs) and Sprint Clydesdale (Male 220+ lbs) and Sprint Individual: $60 until Nov 30, then $95 until Dec 30, then $110 until Apr 24, then $120 until Apr 25.
- Sprint Mixed Relay: $120 until Nov 30, then $180 until Dec 30, then $195 until Apr 24, then $205 until Apr 25.
Online registration closes Apr 25, 2027, unless the race fills first.
Light and altitude
Sunrise on race morning is at about 6:51 AM, and the Sprint Aquabike(Swim and Bike only) starts at 7:30 AM. The start sits about 1,190 feet above sea level.
Fees exclude processing fees. Comparisons use current entry fees and published results from races nearby.
Start location and course
7540 Dannaher Drive, Knoxville, TN 37849
The pin marks the address the race lists, which is usually the start. Course maps are the organizers' own.
Course profile: how hilly is North Knox Sprint Triathlon?
The 9.2-mile bike course climbs 648 feet, about 71 feet a mile: hilly.
| Course | Distance | Climbing | Terrain |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9.2 mi Cycling Route in Knoxville, TennesseeBike | 9.2 mi | 648 ft | hilly |
| 3.2 mi Running Route in Knoxville, TennesseeRun | 3.2 mi | 103 ft | rolling |
| 3.1 mi Running Route in Knoxville, TennesseeRun | 3.1 mi | 142 ft | rolling |
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 North Knox Sprint Triathlon ranks
- No. 10 of 50 on Hilliest triathlon bike courses
- No. 13 of 50 on Cheapest aquabikes 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)Sprint Individual
53
finishers
1:23:08
median
49:14
winning time
58% / 42%
women / men
Sprint Athena (Female 165+ Lbs)
3
finishers
1:57:00
median
1:49:16
winning time
100% / 0%
women / men
Aggregated from official results (Personal Best Racing) for North Knox Sprint Triathlon. Individual finisher names are not stored here.
How fast do you need to be at North Knox Sprint Triathlon?
At the 2026 Sprint Individual, the fastest tenth finished in 1:01:24 or better, the top quarter in 1:10:28, and half the field in 1:23:08; the last tenth came in after 1:42:31.
At the 2026 Sprint Athena (Female 165+ Lbs), the fastest tenth finished in 1:50:49 or better, the top quarter in 1:53:08, and half the field in 1:57:00; the last tenth came in after 2:01:32.
| Age | Women | Men |
|---|---|---|
| 20-29 | 1:31:32 | 1:36:09 |
| 30-39 | 1:21:48 | n/a |
| 40-49 | 1:23:08 | 1:03:56 |
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 North Knox Sprint Triathlon
At the 2026 Sprint Individual, the bike decided the most: the middle of the field lost about 10:31 to the top quarter there, 51% of the gap across the three legs.
Compared with a typical sprint triathlon in Tennessee, the median swim here was 7:03 faster, the bike 4:08 faster and the run 3:53 slower (swim lengths differ from race to race).
| Leg | Top 10% | Top 25% | Median | Slowest 25% |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Swim | 2:24 | 2:55 | 3:20 | 3:56+ |
| T1 | 0:43 | 1:04 | 1:44 | 2:02+ |
| Bike | 31:18 | 35:22 | 42:21 | 49:25+ |
| T2 | 0:39 | 0:49 | 0:58 | 1:25+ |
| Run | 24:02 | 27:55 | 32:18 | 37:34+ |
Each column ranks finishers on that leg alone, from the race's published results. T1 and T2 are transitions.
Finishers by year
Up 30 percent since 2025.
43
2025
56
2026
All events combined, from official results.
North Knox Sprint Triathlon Sprint Triathlon year by year
From 2025 to 2026, the field went from 43 to 53 finishers, and the median time rose from 1:13:29 to 1:23:08.
| Year | Finishers | Median | Fastest tenth | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 53 (+23%) | 1:23:08 | under 1:01:24 | 49:14 |
| 2025 | 43 | 1:13:29 | under 59:30 | 58:01 |
From each year's official results for the Sprint Triathlon; virtual options are left out.
How fast is it?
Faster than most Tennessee sprint triathlons
The fastest quarter of the 2026 sprint triathlon field finished under 1:10:28, against 1:25:04 in a typical Tennessee sprint triathlon, so times here run 17 percent faster.
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 April 25 the day usually runs from 52°F at dawn to 75°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 28% of days. Cold snaps dip to 42°F and hot years reach 81°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.
From the race's page
What the organizers of North Knox Sprint Triathlon cover on their registration page, in brief.
Race details
- Where
- 7540 Dannaher Drive, Knoxville, TN 37849Map
- Course
- Road
- Start elevation
- About 1,190 feet
- Included with entry
- T-Shirt
- Distances
- Sprint Triathlon, Aquabike
- Editions
- 2027 (Apr 25, 2027), 2026 (Apr 26, 2026), 2025 (May 25, 2025), 2024 (Apr 14, 2024), 2023 (Apr 16, 2023), 2022 (Apr 10, 2022)
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Quick answers
- When is North Knox Sprint Triathlon?
- Sunday, April 25, 2027, starting at 7:30 AM.
- How much does it cost?
- Entry starts at $60 before processing fees, and rises to $95 on Dec 1, 2026.
- When does registration close?
- Online registration closes Apr 25, 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, Aquabike.
- How big is it, and how fast?
- In 2026, 53 athletes finished the Sprint Individual; the median finish was 1:23:08 and the winner finished in 49:14.
- Is it a fast course?
- The fastest quarter of the 2026 sprint triathlon field finished under 1:10:28, against 1:25:04 in a typical Tennessee sprint triathlon, so times here run 17 percent faster.
- Where does it start?
- 7540 Dannaher Drive, Knoxville, TN 37849.
- Is there a course map?
- Yes, the organizers publish the route on MapMyRun; the link is under Start location and course.
From the organizers
First up in the Grand Shizzle Pool Sprint Series is The North Knox Sprint Triathlon at the Tennova Family YMCA!
The swim will be in their beautiful indoor swimming pool with a very nice run along the scenic backdrop of North Halls! The bike ride will take you through some equally delightful scenery with a few feet in elevation gain! Distances = Swim 150 yards, Bike 9.5 miles, Run 5K
A great way to start the pool sprint season!
Packet pickup will be Race Site from 6 a.m. to 7:15 a.m. The event is sanctioned by USA Triathlon. All USAT rules apply and an annual or one-day USAT license is required.
Course Maps:
BIKE COURSE
RUN COURSE