Pigeon Forge, Tennessee · Saturday, September 19, 2026
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.
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.
Riders have two course options: The HARDford 50 and the HARDERford 75. Both fully-supported courses are 50+ miles and 6,500 ft. of climbing, and 75 miles and 10,300 ft. of climbing (respectively) through Cherokee and Pisgah National Forests. CX and MTB are both appropriate. The ride is 75% gravel, 10% dirt, and the remainder on pavement. Two fully stocked aid stops along the H50 course, and three along the H75.
Start/Finish:
Rapid Expeditions, 3605 Hartford Rd, Hartford, TN 37753
When:
Sunday, August 3, 2023 at 8am
(7:45am rider meeting at the starting line)
Maps: Riders are responsible for downloading and using the provided maps. Course will not be marked.
Click here for link to course map.
Categories:
Women’s and Men’s Open
Single Speed
Junior Women's and Men's
Women’s and Men’s Masters (age 40-49)
Women's and Men's Grand Masters (age 50+)
*Category ages are based on day-of-race age.
**Race director reserves the right to combine categories for full podiums.
Awards:
All categories will have podiums three deep. Also, we will have Overall podiums for both HARDford and HARDERford (Male and Female) five deep, with top three spots receiving cash payout!
T-Shirts: Event t-shirts can be purchased in advance for $25. It's a high quality, super comfy triblend that will quickly become your favorite tee.
*The U.S. Forest Service limits participation to 500 racers.
Additional Information
Riders must pick-up their packet in person at Rapid Expeditions. Available pick-up times:
—Saturday, August 2: 6-8pm
—Sunday, August 3 (day-of): 6am
Purchase HARDford merch here.
Want to roll out of East Tennessee's triathlon season with a short and sweet SUPER DUPER Sprint Triathlon?!?!
Get registered for the Pilot Y Tri SUPER DUPER Sprint! Why is it Super Duper?
Distances - 100 Yard Swim - 5.2 Mile Bike - 4k (2.8 mile) Run
You'll be done before the roosters roll over!
Triathlon Age Groups and Awards: Overall awards for the top three male and female finishers & top male and female masters. Age group awards for first, second, and third place in the following M & F 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 Clydesdale & Athena. Open Relay Division top three teams.
Personal Best Racing has a NO REFUND/NO DEFERRAL/NO TRANSFER policy. There is race day event insurance should an emergency pop up, please utilize that if you feel that you might need to.
Lick Skillet Farm hosts its fifth annual end-of-season fall fundraiser and farm celebration: rides at every level followed by a great party at the farm!
Four totally new scenic back-road routes: 12-, 25-, & 40-mile options, a re-mapped metric century, AND a brand new 75 mile option. The twelve-miler is flat and family-friendly, with extra SAG, perfect for kids or anyone who wants an easy day on great roads. Experienced riders will find both the Metric Century and the 3/4 century to be enjoyably challenging.
The 4 longer rides start at 10am, with the 12 miler starting at 10:05am. Parking, registration, and ride start are at New Market Elementary, 1559 Old A.J. Hwy, New Market, TN 37820. Rider check-in/late registration starts at 8:30am. Post ride food and festivities are a 2 min ride away at nearby Lick Skillet Farm, 805 Lick Skillet Ln, New Market, TN 37820.
Back for 2026--Friday packet pickup (10/9) will be held from 5 to 6:30pm at Quest Health & Performance, 5401 Kingston Pike, #350, in the Bearden area.
As always, the ride is fully supported with clear route markings, well stocked rest stops, and SAG support, and all riders can choose a LONG SLEEVE T-shirt, or if you've got plenty of T shirts, help us out by donating the cost of the shirt to our local elementary school!
After your ride, join the celebration party at Lick Skillet Farm:
· Lunch provided at the farm.
· Cruze Farm will offer a self-serve ice cream bar.
· Alliance Brewing will host a cash beer bar.
· Live music by Radio On.
Proceeds from the event will go to our own New Market Elementary School.
Course Maps can be found directly at Ride with GPS. Just make a free account, we provide the paid services for this event for you!
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