The Atomic Multisport Event by Personal Best Racing

Race Overview

The Atomic Multisport Event will take place on October 10, 2026, at the TVA Melton Hill Dam area, located at 1700 Melton Hill Dam Rd, Lenoir City, TN. The race begins promptly at 8 AM EST. Make sure to arrive at the site no later than 7 AM EST for parking and packet pickup.

Schedule

• Race Walk: Friday at 6 PM at the race site.
• Packet Pickup:
  • Friday, Oct 9th - 5 PM - 6:30 PM at race site.
  • Saturday - 6:30 AM to 7:30 AM at race site.
• Registration: Open race morning: relays must come together to pick-up packets - no exceptions.
• Note: Heavy fog may cause delays for swimmer safety.

Parking Information

• Location: Lower lots below the dam: walk up hill to transition.
• Boat Ramp: No access for racers.
• Drop-off: Upper bath house lot available to drop-off gear/bike, but no parking allowed.
• Additional Parking: Available at the Overlook.

Course Details

• Swim: Wave start: two-loop rectangle course finishing on the beach of the swim area. Water temp approx. 73.
• Bike: Courses will be modified from previous years for an amazing experience.
• Run: Modified to stay around the dam: turnaround point noted for the Half Iron participants.
• Half Iron: Cut off times for safety: limits noted for swim, bike, and run durations.

Event Options

• Sprint Triathlon: 500 meter Swim, 18.6 mile Bike, and 5k run.
• Olympic Triathlon: 1500 meter Swim, 40k Bike, and 10k run with additional buoy markers.
• Sprint Duathlon: 5k Run, 18.6 mile Bike and a 5k Run.
• Maps: Detailed course maps for both Sprint and Olympic distances available.

Accommodation

• Campground: Right across from transition and finish area: availability should be good in early October.
• Reservations: [Link to Campground Reservations](https://vista-rec.com/parks/tennessee/tva-6/melton-hill-dam-campground/).
• Explore Oak Ridge: Check out [Explore Oak Ridge](https://exploreoakridge.com/) for Restaurants, Hotels and things to do.
• Personal Best Racing: Event insurance available for those unable to compete.

Participation Requirements

• Sanctioning: All events sanctioned by USA Triathlon.
• License Fees: A one-day USAT license is $15 and an annual membership is $50.
• No Refund Policy: Personal Best Racing has a strict no refund policy with insurance options available.
• Event Shirts: Not guaranteed to participants registering within 2 weeks of the event.

Additional Information

For more details and to register, visit the race page at Atomic Multisport Event Page.