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August 10, 2025

Publix Riverbluff Triathlon

Ashland City, TN
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Sprint | Olympic
Swim
River
Bike
Flat
Run
Rolling
Avg. Temp
77Β°F
Avg. Water
74Β°F
Riverbluff Triathlon

Where Race & Party Meet

Prepare for the 9th Annual Riverbluff Triathlon in Ashland City, just a stone's throw from downtown Nashville. This event is all about enjoying the journey, soaking in the beauty, and celebrating your achievement with an amazing post-race party.

πŸŠβ€β™€οΈ Scenic Swim: Dive into the calm and inviting Cumberland River, surrounded by captivating bluffs that give this triathlon its name.

🏞 Picturesque Bike and Run: Enjoy beautiful routes through Ashland City's charming landscapes.

🎊 Epic Post-Race Celebration: The party starts at the finish line. Relish great food, music, and a vibe like no other.

πŸ™ Near Nashville: A short drive from Music City, this triathlon is great for locals and out-of-towners alike, with β€œracecation” written all over it.

The Riverbluff Triathlon is an experience, not just a race. Push your limits, savor Ashland City's beauty, and celebrate your accomplishments.
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Event Location
175 Old Cumberland St, Ashland City, TN 37015
The race staging is at Riverbluff Park with transition set in the boat ramp parking area.

Course Maps

Swim Course

Sprint: 400m
Olympic: 1.1k
Swim Course Map
Swim Course Info
The swim takes place in Cheatham Lake, part of the Cumberland River system.

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The swim will be conducted in a time-trial fashion. Race numbers are assigned to clubs/teams then by estimated swim time for non club members.

A racer will enter the water approximately every 3 seconds.
Determining Swim Time
Pace Chart
Use the US Masters Swimming pace chart as needed.
Wetsuit Rules
USAT Article 4:4
Each age group participant shall be permitted to wear a wet suit without penalty in any event sanctioned by USA Triathlon up to and including a water temperature of 78 degrees Fahrenheit.

When the water temperature is greater than 78 degrees, but less than 84 degrees Fahrenheit, age group participants may wear a wet suit at their own discretion, provided however that participants who wear a wet suit within this temperature range shall not be eligible for prizes or awards.

Bike Course

Sprint: 12.1mi
Olympic: 23mi
Bike Course Map
Bike Course Info
Sprint Map My RideOlympic Map My Ride
The race transition area is organized based on your assigned race number. Β 

Each bike rack ROW is also marked with a sign to help you find your row as you complete your swim-to-bike and bike-to-run transitions.

The majority of this fast loop course takes place on Highway 12 heading towards the Davidson County line.

Olympic participants complete two loops with sprint completing one loop.

For both distances, there will be a BIKE MOUNT / DISMOUNT LINE. You will walk your bike from your space on the transition bike rack to the BIKE MOUNT line to begin the bike segment.

At the finish of your bike segment, you will DISMOUNT at the same line and walk your bike back to your space on the transition bike rack.

Run Course

Sprint: 5k
Olympic: 10k
Run Course Map
Run Course Info
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Sprint: 5k out and back course.

Olympic: 10k out and back course.

The Olympic run course takes you out to the Cumberland River Bicentennial Trail where you'll be surrounded by the sounds of nature and the color of wildflowers. The Bicentennial Trail on the Olympic course is flat and shaded, making it an ideal course for the run.

The Sprint run course turns around prior to reaching the Cumberland River Bicentennial Trail.

Ways You Can Race

TRIATHLON
TRIATHLON

Swim, Bike, and Run. Test yourself against the full course.

SWIM-BIKE
SWIM-BIKE

Running too tough on the knees or just not what you're into? No worries, compete in just the Swim and Bike.

BIKE-RUN
BIKE-RUN

Water not your thing? Skip the swim and compete in only the Bike and Run.

RELAY
RELAY

Tri Together! Race with your friends or family in either 2 or 3 person relay teams.

Event Schedule

SATURDAY
2:00 pm - 4:00 pm: Registration & packet pick-up

2:00 pm - 4:00 pm:
Bike Check-In: Encouraged but not Mandatory

3:00 pm:
Race Overview followed by Q&A
SUNDAY
6:00 am - 7:00 am: Registration & Packet Pick Up
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‍7:15 am: Transition Closes. Bikes must be in the transition area

7:30 am:
Olympic Swim Start

8:00 am: Sprint Swim Start

9:45 am:
Estimated time for Sprint Distance Awards
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‍10:45 am: Estimated time for Olympic Distance Awards

12:00 pm: All participants must be finished to guarantee police and volunteer support*

Bikes may be removed from the transition area after the last biker has returned, or at the discretion of the transition area staff.

*Upon finishing the bike, please ensure you can finish the run by 12:00pm.

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