June 23, 2016
XTERRA Panther Creek Trail Races – July 30 @ 8:00 am
XTERRA Panther Creek Triathlon – July 31 @ 8:00 am
Panther Creek State Park
2010 Panther Creek Park Road
Morristown, TN 37814
Event Description
In late July, for the third year running, Dirty Bird Events will be hosting one of the oldest off-road triathlons in East Tennessee, XTERRA Panther Creek. Newly added this year is another trail race in the XTERRA Tennessee Trail Running Series.
Nestled around a finger of Cherokee Lake, Panther Creek State Park presents a rural playground for mountain bikers and trail runners alike. Winding through the State Park, participants will encounter plenty of rocks, roots, and climbing to test their grit. XTERRA Panther Creek will take participants through the landscape and rugged hills of East Tennessee while exploring this magnificent park.
The half marathon and 4.2 mile trail races will start on Saturday at Panther Creek State Park with the half marathon at 8:00am and the 4.2 mile race starting at 8:05.
The triathlon on Sunday will be a mass start from Panther Creek Boat Launch area with the following portions in order:
Swim – 800 meters
Bike – 13.0 miles
Run – 4.5 miles
We look forward to seeing you at the starting line this July for XTERRA Panther Creek!
About Dirty Bird Events, LLC
Headquartered in Knoxville, TN, Dirty Bird Events offers a full spectrum of comprehensive race management and consulting services, catering to the running and multi-sport communities. Dirty Bird Events is dedicated to providing memorable race experiences for everyone from the recreational to elite athlete, with a commitment to safety as a foundation for exceptional events.
Dirty Bird Events is committed to giving back to the community. Every Dirty Bird event generates proceeds and awareness for local charities and non-profits.
Contact
For more info about Dirty Bird Events or Xterra Panther Creek, please contact:
Happy Trails,
Tim and Robin
