The Spirit of Kona Triathlons & 5k/10k 2027
- Date
- Saturday, May 22, 2027
- Start time
- 7:30 AM start (New York)
- Location
- Lenoir City, Tennessee
- Entry fee
- From $79 · goes up to $100 on Dec 1, 2026
- Included with entry
- Includes a shirt
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Events and entry fees
| Event | Distance | When | Entry fee | Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10k Run | 10K | May 22, 20277:30 AM | $34$40 after Dec 1, 2026 | – |
| 5k Run | 5K | May 22, 20277:30 AM | $29$35 after Dec 1, 2026 | – |
| Spirit of Kona Olympic Aquabike | AquabikeSwim 1,600 m · Bike 25 mi | May 22, 20277:30 AM | $109$130 after Dec 1, 2026 | – |
| Spirit of Kona Olympic Aquathlon (Swim/Run) | Aquathlon | May 22, 20277:30 AM | $109$130 after Dec 1, 2026 | – |
| Spirit of Kona Olympic Triathlon | Olympic TriathlonSwim 1,600 m · Bike 25 mi · Run 6.2 mi | May 22, 20277:30 AM | $109$130 after Dec 1, 2026 | – |
| Spirit of Kona Olympic Triathlon Athena | Olympic TriathlonSwim 1,600 m · Bike 25 mi · Run 6.2 mi | May 22, 20277:30 AM | $109$130 after Dec 1, 2026 | – |
| Spirit of Kona Olympic Triathlon Clydesdale | Olympic TriathlonSwim 1,600 m · Bike 25 mi · Run 6.2 mi | May 22, 20277:30 AM | $109$130 after Dec 1, 2026 | – |
| Spirit of Kona Olympic Triathlon Relay | Olympic TriathlonSwim 1,600 m · Bike 25 mi · Run 6.2 miRelay or team | May 22, 20277:30 AM | $149$170 after Dec 1, 2026 | – |
| Spirit of Kona Sprint Aquabike | AquabikeSwim 400 m · Bike 16 mi | May 22, 20277:30 AM | $79$100 after Dec 1, 2026 | – |
| Spirit of Kona Sprint Aquathlon (Swim/Run) | Aquathlon | May 22, 20277:30 AM | $79$100 after Dec 1, 2026 | – |
| Spirit of Kona Sprint Triathlon | Sprint TriathlonSwim 400 m · Bike 16 mi · Run 3.1 mi | May 22, 20277:30 AM | $79$100 after Dec 1, 2026 | – |
| Spirit of Kona Sprint Triathlon Athena | Sprint TriathlonSwim 400 m · Bike 16 mi · Run 3.1 mi | May 22, 20277:30 AM | $79$100 after Dec 1, 2026 | – |
| Spirit of Kona Sprint Triathlon Clydesdale | Sprint TriathlonSwim 400 m · Bike 16 mi · Run 3.1 mi | May 22, 20277:30 AM | $79$100 after Dec 1, 2026 | – |
| Spirit of Kona Sprint Triathlon Relay | Sprint TriathlonRelay or team | May 22, 20277:30 AM | $119$140 after Dec 1, 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 $100 on Dec 1, 2026.
Race day planning
Entry fee schedule
- 10k Run: $34 until Nov 30, then $40 until Dec 31, then $45 until May 20, then $55 until May 21.
- 5k Run: $29 until Nov 30, then $35 until Dec 31, then $40 until May 20, then $50 until May 21.
- Spirit of Kona Olympic Aquabike and Spirit of Kona Olympic Aquathlon (Swim/Run) and Spirit of Kona Olympic Triathlon and Spirit of Kona Olympic Triathlon Clydesdale: $109 until Nov 30, then $130 until Dec 31, then $140 until Apr 7, then $150 until May 7, then $160 until May 21, then $175 until May 22.
- Spirit of Kona Olympic Triathlon Athena: $109 until Nov 30, then $130 until Dec 31, then $140 until Apr 7, then $150 until May 7, then $160 until May 21, then $170 until May 22.
Online registration closes May 22, 2027, unless the race fills first.
Light and altitude
Sunrise on race morning is at about 6:27 AM, and the Spirit of Kona Olympic Aquabike starts at 7:30 AM. The start sits about 940 feet above sea level.
Fees exclude processing fees. Comparisons use current entry fees and published results from races nearby.
Start location and course
121-145 SR-444, Lenoir City, TN 37772
The pin marks the address the race lists, which is usually the start. Course maps are the organizers' own.
Course profile: how hilly is The Spirit of Kona Triathlons & 5k/10k?
The 26-mile bike course climbs 1,477 feet, about 56 feet a mile: hilly.
| Course | Distance | Climbing | Terrain |
|---|---|---|---|
| 26.3 mi Cycling Route in Lenoir City, TennesseeBike | 26 mi | 1,477 ft | hilly |
| 15.6 mi Cycling Route in Lenoir City, TennesseeBike | 15.6 mi | 878 ft | hilly |
| 14.1 mi Cycling Route in Lenoir City, TennesseeBike | 14.1 mi | 860 ft | hilly |
| 6.2 mi Running Route in Lenoir City, TennesseeRun | 6.2 mi | 55 ft | flat |
| 1610.7 m Activity Route in Lenoir City, TennesseeRun | 1 mi | 25 ft | flat |
| 402 m Activity Route in Lenoir City, TennesseeRun | 0.2 mi | 9 ft |
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 The Spirit of Kona Triathlons & 5k/10k ranks
- No. 17 of 50 on Hilliest triathlon bike courses
- No. 45 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)Spirit of Kona Sprint Triathlon
Spirit of Kona Olympic Triathlon
5k Run
Aggregated from official results (Personal Best Racing) for The Spirit of Kona Triathlons & 5k/10k. Individual finisher names are not stored here.
How fast do you need to be at The Spirit of Kona Triathlons & 5k/10k?
At the 2026 Spirit of Kona Sprint Triathlon, the fastest tenth finished in 1:08:15 or better, the top quarter in 1:16:15, and half the field in 1:31:09; the last tenth came in after 2:01:27.
At the 2026 Spirit of Kona Olympic Triathlon, the fastest tenth finished in 1:44:01 or better, the top quarter in 1:57:44, and half the field in 2:13:47; the last tenth came in after 2:55:17.
At the 2026 5k Run, the fastest tenth finished in 21:28 or better, the top quarter in 30:00, and half the field in 33:37; the last tenth came in after 43:50.
| Age | Women | Men |
|---|---|---|
| 20-29 | n/a | 1:22:02 |
| 30-39 | 1:29:15 | 1:34:06 |
| 40-49 | n/a | 1:30:34 |
| 50-59 | n/a | 1:08:26 |
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.
Run and bike splits at The Spirit of Kona Triathlons & 5k/10k
At the 2026 Spirit of Kona Sprint Triathlon, the bike decided the most: the middle of the field lost about 13:21 to the top quarter there, 63% of the gap across the three legs.
Compared with a typical sprint triathlon in Tennessee, the median bike here was 6:25 slower and the run 2:50 faster.
| Leg | Top 10% | Top 25% | Median | Slowest 25% |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Run 1 | 6:20 | 6:39 | 8:11 | 8:54+ |
| T1 | 0:32 | 0:42 | 0:58 | 1:23+ |
| Bike | 39:29 | 45:03 | 52:54 | 57:09+ |
| T2 | 0:27 | 0:31 | 0:48 | 1:24+ |
| Run | 20:50 | 21:52 | 25:35 | 30:21+ |
Each column ranks finishers on that leg alone, from the race's published results. T1 and T2 are transitions.
Compared with a typical olympic triathlon in Tennessee, the median bike here was 10:10 faster and the run 11:41 faster.
| Leg | Top 10% | Top 25% | Median | Slowest 25% |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Run 1 | 5:46 | 6:45 | 7:36 | 9:04+ |
| T1 | 0:36 | 0:44 | 0:58 | 1:04+ |
| Bike | 58:14 | 1:04:39 | 1:17:24 | 1:27:45+ |
| T2 | 0:36 | 0:48 | 0:58 | 1:17+ |
| Run | 39:39 | 43:26 | 49:49 | 1:01:00+ |
Each column ranks finishers on that leg alone, from the race's published results. T1 and T2 are transitions.
Finishers by year
Down 10 percent since 2025.
All events combined, from official results.
The Spirit of Kona Triathlons & 5k/10k Sprint Triathlon year by year
From 2025 to 2026, the field went from 44 to 48 finishers, and the median time dropped from 1:48:40 to 1:31:09.
| Year | Finishers | Median | Fastest tenth | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 48 (+9%) | 1:31:09 | under 1:08:15 | 59:28 |
| 2025 | 44 | 1:48:40 | under 1:24:21 | 1:16:40 |
From each year's official results for the Sprint Triathlon; virtual options are left out.
Typical race-day weather
Around May 22 the day usually runs from 63°F at dawn to 80°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 42% of days. Cold snaps dip to 56°F and hot years reach 85°F.
Based on 85 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
- 121-145 SR-444, Lenoir City, TN 37772Map
- Course
- Road
- Start elevation
- About 940 feet
- Included with entry
- Event Schwag Shirt
- Distances
- Sprint Triathlon, Olympic Triathlon, Aquabike, Aquathlon, 5K, 10K
- Editions
- 2027 (May 22, 2027), 2026 (May 9, 2026), 2025 (May 10, 2025), 2024 (Jun 15, 2024), 2023 (May 13, 2023), 2022 (May 14, 2022)
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Quick answers
- When is The Spirit of Kona Triathlons & 5k/10k?
- Saturday, May 22, 2027, starting at 7:30 AM.
- How much does it cost?
- Entry starts at $79 before processing fees, and rises to $100 on Dec 1, 2026.
- When does registration close?
- Online registration closes May 22, 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, Aquathlon, 5K, 10K.
- How big is it, and how fast?
- In 2026, 48 athletes finished the Spirit of Kona Sprint Triathlon; the median finish was 1:31:09 and the winner finished in 59:28.
- Where does it start?
- 121-145 SR-444, Lenoir City, TN 37772.
- Is there a course map?
- Yes, the organizers publish the route on MapMyRun; the link is under Start location and course.
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