The Heart of a Lion Triathlon and Sup-er Yak at Whitestone Inn

Sunday, July 9, 2023 Past event
7:00 AM EDT
Kingston, Tennessee
$128.20–$228.90 · 12 races
Sprint, Olympic

Event summary

Get ready for an exhilarating day of athleticism at the Heart of a Lion Triathlon and Sup-er Yak, taking place on Sunday, July 9, 2023, at the picturesque Whitestone Inn in Kingston, Roane. This exciting event, now in its third year, offers a unique blend of challenges for participants, including a Sprint distance Triathlon featuring an 800-meter swim, an 11-mile bike ride, and a 5k run. For those seeking a longer challenge, the Olympic distance Triathlon includes a 1500-meter swim, a 25-mile bike ride, and a 10k run. Additionally, the Sup-er Yak race invites adventurers to enjoy a 3-mile kayak or stand-up paddleboard (SUP) journey followed by a thrilling 10k trail run.

Athletes can look forward to a vibrant atmosphere, competitive spirit, and well-deserved awards for top performers in various categories. With early packet pickup on July 8 and race day starting at 5:30 am, this event promises to be a memorable experience. Don’t miss out on the chance to secure a room at the Whitestone Inn with a special 25% discount for participants. Join us for a fantastic day filled with

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Races

  • Sprint

    Incl. $8.80 Fee & T-Shirt

    7:00 AM EDT

    $138.80

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  • Sprint Athena

    Incl. $8.80 Fee & T-Shirt

    7:00 AM EDT

    $138.80

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  • Sprint Clydesdale

    Incl. $8.80 Fee & T-Shirt

    7:00 AM EDT

    $138.80

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  • Sprint Mixed Relay

    Incl. $11.20 Fee & T-Shirt

    7:00 AM EDT

    $181.20

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  • Olympic

    Incl. $10.00 Fee & T-Shirt

    7:00 AM EDT

    $160.00

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  • Olympic Athena

    Incl. $10.00 Fee & T-Shirt

    7:00 AM EDT

    $160.00

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  • Olympic Clydesdale

    Incl. $10.00 Fee & T-Shirt

    7:00 AM EDT

    $160.00

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  • Olympic Mixed Relay

    Incl. $13.90 Fee & T-Shirt

    7:00 AM EDT

    $228.90

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  • Olympic Aquabike

    Incl. $9.40 Fee & T-Shirt

    7:00 AM EDT

    $149.40

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  • Yak

    Incl. $8.20 Fee & T-Shirt

    7:00 AM EDT

    $128.20

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  • Sup

    Incl. $8.20 Fee & T-Shirt

    7:00 AM EDT

    $128.20

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  • SUP er YAK Relay

    Incl. $11.80 Fee & T-Shirt

    7:00 AM EDT

    $191.80

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Organiser's description

When someone says you have the Heart of a Lion, they are saying that you are BRAVE!

We are bringing back for year #3 our scenic yet challenging events at Whitestone Inn in the heart of the rural roads of Kingston TN.

There are 3 options to obtain your LION status

* Sprint distance Triathlon: 800 Meter Swim, 11-mile bike ride, and a 5k run.
* The Olympic distance will take the swim to 1500 meters, a 25-mile bike ride, and a 10k run
* Sup-ER Yak race that will use the beautiful water for a 3-mile Kayak or SUP followed by a 10k Trail run adventure!

Schedule of events:

* Early packet pickup: July 8, 5:30 pm-6:30 pm at the Whitestone Inn
* Day of race packet pickup: 5:30 am-6:45 am
* 5:30 am Transition opens
* 6:45 am athlete briefing at the swim start
* 7 am In water Sprint Start
* 7:15 am In water Olympic start
* 8 am SUP-er YAK start
* 8:30 am Finish line opens
* 9:30 am Sprint awards (subject to change)
* 10:30 am Olympic Awards (subject to change)
* 11 am Bike course cutoff

For Sprint and Olympic triathlon, Awards will be given to the top 3 overall male and female, top masters male and female, top 3 relays, and top 3 in each age group.

For the Sup-er Yak, awards will be given to the top three in each division, individual and relay.

All races are USA Triathlon Sanctioned, all rules must be followed.

Our title sponsor, The Whitestone Inn, will be offering a 25% discount on the available rooms on site. Please book early to ensure availability. They will be closing the grounds and making the rooms available to athletes only provided we can fill a certain number. Please call to book today and let them know you are with the triathlon to receive your discount!

Personal Best Racing has a no refund policy. Due to the nature of our expenses, we base them on the amount of people registered or anticipated to register. There is an option for you to change divisions for a transfer fee however, so utilize that option if possible.

Location

120 Paint Rock Rd, Kingston, 37763, TN, United States

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