Storm the Fort Triathlon

Saturday, August 26, 2023 Past event

7:30 AM EDT

Kingston, Tennessee

$120.00–$130.00 · 2 races

Ultra

Event summary

Get ready for a thrilling day of athleticism at the Storm the Fort Triathlon on Saturday, August 26, 2023, in the picturesque town of Kingston, Roane! This premier event marks its 12th year and is set to return to its Olympic distance roots, promising an exhilarating challenge for participants. Athletes will kick off their adventure with a 2-lap rectangular swim course, followed by a scenic 40k bike ride through rolling rural landscapes, free from major climbs. The excitement continues with a 10k run course, featuring two loops on the Kingston greenway, where runners will pass the historic Fort Southwest Point and finish strong in The Fort.

With fully stocked aid stations every mile, participants can stay energized throughout the race. Every athlete will receive soft cotton shirts, race logo DeFeet socks, and finisher medals, while age group winners will take home unique miniature cannon awards, and the overall, masters, and grand masters champions will be honored with coveted genuine cannonball awards. As a USAT sanctioned event, Storm the Fort anticipates around 150 enthusiastic competitors ready to make this an unforgettable day. Don't miss out on the action and camaraderie – join in the fun and challenge yourself at this fantastic triathlon

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Races

Olympic Distance Triathlon

Incl. Soft cotton shirt

7:30 AM EDT

$120.00

Entries closed
Olympic Distance Triathlon Relay

Incl. Unisex soft cotton shirt

7:30 AM EDT

$130.00

Entries closed

Organiser's description

STORM THE FORT OLYMPIC - The Race for the Cannon enters its 12th year, with the PREMIER EVENT RETURNING TO ITS OLYMPIC DISTANCE ROOTS . A 2-lap rectangular swim course, followed by a rural rolling 40k mile bike ride (no major climbs). The run course will be a 10k course consisting of 1.5 loops on the Kingston greenway, with the first lap running past famous Fort Southwest Point, the second lap finishing in The Fort. The run course will include fully stocked aid stations ~ every mile. Soft cotton shirts, race logo DeFeet socks, and finisher medals to all participants, miniature cannon awards to age groups, and the coveted genuine cannonball awards to overall/masters/grand masters male and female winners. USAT sanctioned event, expected participation-150.

PACKET PICKUP: THURSDAY, August 24--FLEET FEET SPORTS, 11619 PARKSIDE DR., KNOXVILLE, 4-6PM.

FRIDAY, August 25, FORT SOUTHWEST POINT, 1226 S. KY St, Kingston, 5 TO 8PM.

Packets may also be picked up on RACE MORNING AT 58 LANDING (transition area/swim start), HWY 58 South, Kingston, STARTING AT 6AM.