The Gravity Carolinas DH RD 4 WIldside is a cycling and mountain biking event held on Saturday, September 19, 2026. It is located at 1099 Laurel Lick Rd in Pigeon Forge, Tennessee.
Sat, Jun 13, 2026 at 7:00 AM
Sprint Triathlon distance Swim 300 yards/BIke 11.5 Miles/Run 3.1 Miles
Olympic Triathlon Distance Swim 1500 yards/Bike 25 Miles/Run 6.2 Miles
Sprint Duathlon Run 2 Miles/Bile 11.5/Run 3.1 Miles
Olympic Duathlon Run 2 Miles/Bike 25 Miles/Run 6.2 Miles
Aquabike Sprint or Olympic - Swim Bike Done!
Take a swim in the Tennessee River with a short loop to give you a challenge but then a swoop back to the swim finish! The bike courses will bring you along Riverside Drive to East Knoxville and the beautiful rolling views of the route. The run will take you along the greenway and the river past the Star of Knoxville RIverboat launch, the Volunteer Landing past the Marina and back to the Riverside Park for a traditional PBR Finish!
Schedule of Events:
Friday, June 12th- 6-7pm Pre Race Packet Pickup Ned McWherter Park 1648 Riverside Drive
6:45pm Athletes Meeting (optional) at Swim Entrance/Exit
Saturday, June 13th - 5:30am Packet Pickup and Transition Opens
6:45am Athletes Meeting at Swim Start (Required)
7:00am Sprint Start (waves TBD)
7:15am Olympic Start (waves TBD)
8:15am Swim Cut off
9:00am Sprint Awards
10:30am Olympic Awards
11:00am Bike Cut off
12:00pm Hoping to be drinking our feelings away!
Parking will be at Ned McWherter park under the bridge as well in an adjacent overflow lot.
12 Miles 15 Miles 17.5 Miles 26 Miles 32 Miles 33.5 Miles Aquabike Cycling Duathlon Run Swim Triathlon
Sat, Jul 11, 2026 at 7:30 AM
Welcome to the 20th edition for the Tour de Rocky Top, the Knoxville area's largest cycling event.
After 18 years at Barley's, Race Day Events is returning for the second year to Peaceful Side Social
in Townsend. Reviews from the first edition at Peaceful Side were very positive, with the number one improvement being the route "approach" from Townsend instead of from downtown Knoxville. The same great Blount and Sevier Co roads are back again in 2026, along with the much improved post ride meal offered by Peaceful Side this past year.
The 2026 TdRT has expanded yet again to include EIGHT route options. These will include a slightly revised 24 miler, along with moderate 42 and 50 mile options for those not comfortable riding the longer distances. Those longer distances include a 62 and 77, both very similar to last year, along with a new 88 mile route that also avoids Butterfly Gap. The two Butterfly Gap options this year are 60 and 82 miles. Both Butterfly Gap route option finishers will receive Butterfly Gap finisher medals.
For those not familiar, Butterfly Gap is a short but epic 2.4 mile climb, averaging 8.2% but with sections approaching 18%. Butterfly Gap has been targeted for training by many pro cyclists including George Hincapie, Christian VandeVelde, Robbie Ventura, Brent Bookwalter, & Tom Danielson, and has been described by some as the toughest short climb in the southeast.
The final 8 miles of all routes have been changed to make the return to Townsend and Peaceful Side more moderate terrain.
Fully stocked rest stops ~every 15 miles, with all routes fully supported with multiple sag vehicles and moto support. Soft cotton ride logo shirt guaranteed to all riders, as well as DeFeet TdRT logo socks.
The post ride celebration at Peaceful Side Social will again exceed anything seen at previous TdRT editions. Cyclists will enjoy an outstanding post ride meal featuring fresh items from the chef curated menu from PSS, along with two free beers. Tour de France viewing (Stage 8) on several big screens will return in 2026.
Expected participation--350
All routes roll out at 7:30am
Packet pickup:
Thursday (7/9)), Crown Cleaners, 9409 S. Northshore, from 3 to 6pm.
Friday (7/10), Peaceful Side Brewery (MARYVILLE location)), 106 Everett Ave, Maryville, TN 37804, from 3 to 6pm
DAY OF RIDE PACKET PICKUP begins at 6am at Peaceful Side Social, 7967 E Lamar Alexander Pkwy, Townsend, TN 37882
Day of ride registration is available for $85.
Join the event at Ride with GPS and get premium services provided by Race Day Events
RIDE PARKING at Peaceful Side Social.
Registration Cost Schedule (these prices INCLUDE online processing fees):
$50, Dec 16 thru Dec 25
$60, Dec 26 thru Mar 1
$65, March 2 thru June 21
$70, June 22 thru July 5
$75, July 6 thru July 10
$85, Day of ride
88 Miles Cycling
Sat, Jul 11, 2026 at 7:30 AM
The Wild Rose Women's Sprint Triathlon Presented by RevitalyzeMD is a great beginner race or just a great race to celebrate being a woman and a triathlete.
Divisions:
Wild Rose Short Course - 100
yard swim/4 mile Bike/2 mile run
Wild Rose Sprint Course - 200 yard swim/8 mile bike/4 mile run
As a woman owned small business, and triathletes, and moms/sisters/daughters/friends we take every opportunity to celebrate women!
The bike course will be a one or two loop course that will circle the Springbrook Park showcasing the local flare and park roads. The Run heads out on the greenways to do a one or two loop on a flatter course with a beautiful park view.
Race information:
Packet Pickup: Friday, July 11th 5:30pm-6:30pm - Springbrook Pool front porch
Saturday, July 12th 5:30am-7:15am - Springbrook Pool front porch
Age Groups and Awards for each division: Overall awards for the top three female finishers & top female masters. Age group awards for first, second, and third place in the following Female age groups: 12-15, 16-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45- 49, 50-55, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70 and over & top 3 Athena. Open Relay Division: Female.
6.1 Miles 12.1 Miles Run Swim Triathlon
Sat, Jul 18, 2026 at 8:00 AM
34.1 km from Pigeon ForgeCycling Mountain Biking
Sat, Aug 01, 2026 at 7:00 AM
Are you ready to TRI KNOX again?
Sprint: 1000M Swim - 14 Mi Bike - 5k Run
Olympic: 1900M Swim - 25 Mi Bike - 10k Run
Half: 2200M Swim - 56 Mi Bike - 13.1 Mi Run
The sprint will be a DOWNSTREAM 300
meter swim ending at Suttrees Landing dock. The bike ride will head up Island Home for a 14-mile tour of some of S Knoxville's finest scenery. the run will take off along the riverside through the historic Island Home neighborhood onto the Will Skelton Greenway. Expect a little elevation, or as we say "Gently Rolling Hills" on this run, but in the shade and along the breezy river. Cruise back to the finish line in Suttree's boardwalk and celebrate with Knoxville's finest!
The olympic distance will also include a nice DOWNSTREAM swim from Island Home to Suttree's and head out on the same bike path for a 25-mile tour of scenic roads. The run will follow the same path extending just past Meads Quarry parking and follow its way back to Suttree's Landing as well.
The half-iron distance will also start from Island Home with a brief 100-meter upstream swim before heading downstream to Suttree's. The bike route showcases the beauty of the South Knoxville countryside. Once back the run will follow the same path as you make your way past Meads Quarry to the Forks of the River and follow its way back to Suttree's Landing as well. The half-iron distance will have a cut-off of 8.5 hours with a bike cut-off of 12pm
Schedule of Events:
Early packet pickup: August 1st, 5:30 pm-7:00 pm on site at Suttree's Landing
Transition Opens 8/2 @ 5:30 am
Same-day registration and packet-pickup: 5:30 am -6:45 am
Shuttles to the swim start running between 6:15 am and 6:45 am
Race briefing at swim start: 6:45 am
Sprint in water wave start: 7:00 am wave assignments below
Olympic in water wave start: 7:30 am
Half Iron in water wave start: 7:00 am
Awards ceremonies for Sprint at 9am, Olympic at 11am, and Half at 1:30pm
Finish-line expo 8:00 am-2:30 pm
Wave List - Start times :
7am - Sprint and Half Men and Clydesdales including aquabikes
7:03am Sprint and Half Women, Athenas, & Relays including aquabikes
7:30am Olympic Men and Clydesdales including Aqua bike
7:33am Olympic Women and Athenas including Aquabike
7:36am All Duathlons will start first run from Island Home Park
Personal Best Racing has a NO REFUND policy. This is based on our pricing structure to provide 15% of GROSS REVENUES to our charity partners. Insurance is available during the registration of each event. Please take advantage of this option should you wish to insure your entry fees.
Event Cancellation / Modification Policy - If Natural Disaster or Community Disaster occurs, our action steps are as follows:
Event Shirts - Event shirts are NOT guaranteed to participants registering within 2 weeks of each event. Please register prior to 2 weeks prior to guarantee your race shirt.
Aquabike Cycling Duathlon Run Swim Triathlon Walk