Motus Knoxville Triathlon

The Motus Triathlon Series moves to Knoxville, TN to bring one of the toughest and most exciting triathlons on the circuit.

Only two miles from downtown, Knoxville’s Urban Wilderness presents a unique urban playground for mountain bikers and trail runners alike. Winding through the Urban Wilderness, participants will encounter plenty of rocks, roots, and climbing to test their grit. Motus Knoxville will take participants through five parks, featuring the old quarries and hills of East Tennessee with a perfect balance of neighborhood backyard feel.

Open Water Swim – 1200 Meters (.75 mi)
The race begins with a mass start from the water at Mead’s Quarry. Swimmers will navigate a one lap, clockwise loop around the perimeter of the quarry before exiting for transition. A shoe drop is permitted for the short, but rocky, run up to transition.

Mountain Bike – 15.4 Miles
The course will explore some of the best single track trails that Knoxville has to offer. The bike course starts from the gravel parking lot at Mead’s Quarry and heads down the paved trail for nearly a half mile before funneling down into single track trails. There are plenty of opportunities to pass other bikers throughout the bike leg. There are 5 road crossings along the bike course. There is also a brief segment of road riding after the bike aid station (Anderson School).

Trail Run – 4.6 Miles
The course takes a stroll out of the quarry and into the wooded forests of South Knoxville and progressively gets tougher. Rolling hills give way to rocky ascents before ending with a punishing climb around Mead’s Quarry. The views around the quarry are amazing, but you have to earn it first. This is also the run course for the Motus Knoxville 4.6 mile trail race.