Winchester Lakeside Triathlons Presented by Highpoint Health – Winchester/Sewanee with Ascension Saint Thomas
When is Winchester Lakeside Triathlons Presented by Highpoint Health – Winchester/Sewanee with Ascension Saint Thomas?
Winchester Lakeside Triathlons Presented by Highpoint Health – Winchester/Sewanee with Ascension Saint Thomas takes place on Saturday, September 19, 2026 in Winchester, TN.
What distances does Winchester Lakeside Triathlons Presented by Highpoint Health – Winchester/Sewanee with Ascension Saint Thomas offer?
Winchester Lakeside Triathlons Presented by Highpoint Health – Winchester/Sewanee with Ascension Saint Thomas offers 10 events: Sprint Aquabike (Swim, Bike, DONE), Sprint Triathlon - Athena/Clydesdale Divisions, Sprint Triathlon - Relay (2 or 3 person), Individual Sprint Triathlon, Sprint Duathlon (Run, Bike, Run), Olympic Aquabike (Swim, Bike, Done), Olympic Triathlon - Relay (2 or 3 person), Olympic Triathlon - Athena/Clydesdale Divisions, Olympic Individual Triathlon, Olympic Duathlon (Run, Bike, Run).
| Event | Distance | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sprint Aquabike (Swim, Bike, DONE) | 15.0 mi | $79.00 | Register |
| Sprint Triathlon - Athena/Clydesdale Divisions | 16.77 mi | $79.00 | Register |
| Sprint Triathlon - Relay (2 or 3 person) | 16.77 mi | $109.00 | Register |
| Individual Sprint Triathlon | 16.77 mi | $79.00 | Register |
| Sprint Duathlon (Run, Bike, Run) | 18.0 mi | $79.00 | Register |
| Olympic Aquabike (Swim, Bike, Done) | 25.5 mi | $109.00 | Register |
| Olympic Triathlon - Relay (2 or 3 person) | 31.0 mi | $139.00 | Register |
| Olympic Triathlon - Athena/Clydesdale Divisions | 31.0 mi | $109.00 | Register |
| Olympic Individual Triathlon | 31.0 mi | $109.00 | Register |
| Olympic Duathlon (Run, Bike, Run) | 32.0 mi | $109.00 | Register |
How much does Winchester Lakeside Triathlons Presented by Highpoint Health – Winchester/Sewanee with Ascension Saint Thomas cost?
Registration for Winchester Lakeside Triathlons Presented by Highpoint Health – Winchester/Sewanee with Ascension Saint Thomas starts at $100.00. Prices vary by event distance.
Where is Winchester Lakeside Triathlons Presented by Highpoint Health – Winchester/Sewanee with Ascension Saint Thomas held?
Winchester Lakeside Triathlons Presented by Highpoint Health – Winchester/Sewanee with Ascension Saint Thomas is held in Winchester, TN at 1547 Phillip Fulmer Pkwy #1503.
About Winchester Lakeside Triathlons Presented by Highpoint Health – Winchester/Sewanee with Ascension Saint Thomas
Personal Best Racing and Highpoint Health – Winchester/Sewanee with Ascension Saint Thomas presents a new venue for some amazing events!
Swim in the scenic Tims Ford Lake Bike around the scenic highways on beautiful backdrops * Run through town finishing with a boost of confidence and a medal!
September 19th, 2025
Sprint Distances - See course maps in course tab
300 yd Swim - 13.5 Mile Bike - 3.1 Mile Run
Duathlon
1 Mile Run - 13.5 Mile Bike - 3.1 Mile Run
Olympic Distances
1500 yd Swim - 24.5 Mile Bike - 6.2 Mile Run
Duathlon
3.1 Mile Run - 24.5 Mile Bike - 6.2 Mile Run
Athena and Clydesdale divisions, Aquabike and Relay divisions available
This race is USA Triathlon Sanctioned so all rules apply. Please visit usatriathlon.org to read the complete rules.
Personal Best Racing has a NO REFUND policy. No Exceptions. There is insurance available during your registration to purchase for these purposes.
Event Cancellation / Modification Policy - If Natural Disaster or Community Disaster occurs, our action steps are as follows:
1.Personal Best Racing in concert with local officials will make decisions based on safety first. 2. Courses and/or race segments will be altered as agreed to between Personal Best Racing and local officials 3. Financial: It is not financially feasible for Personal Best Racing to accept the risk of a disaster for everyone. Each registered participant needs to accept the risk of his or her entry fee. There will be NO REFUNDS or free entries to future races. The money you paid is spent developing the subject event. 4. Personal Best Management does not save any money if one of our events has to be canceled for reasons beyond our control. All supplies and services needed for the events are purchased and/or arranged in advance. All event supplies and services associated with that event must be paid for, regardless of the outcome.
City of Winchester - Info and Resources!
Host Hotel -
Best Western Inn |Winchester TN Hotel Rooms
Winchester has several Air BnB hosts! Please contact Race director for a full list at personalbestracing@gmail.com
Course Maps
Pre-Race Information
Sprint Distances
Triathlon 300 yd Swim - 13.5 Mile Bike - 3.1 Mile Run
Duathlon 1 Mile Run - 13.5 Mile Bike - 3.1 Mile Run
Olympic Distances
Triathlon 1500 yd Swim - 24.5 Mile Bike - 6.2 Mile Run
Duathlon 3.1 Mile Run - 24.5 Mile Bike - 6.2 Mile Run
Athena (Females 165lbs+) and Clydesdale (Male 220lbs+) divisions, Aquabike (Swim Bike Only) and Relay divisions available
Packet Pick-Up
Friday, September 12th, Race Venue ~ 1547 Phillip Fulmer Pkwy #1503 Winchester, TN US 37398 5pm - 6pm CST
Saturday, September 13th, Race Venue ~ 5:30am - 7:20am CST
For Pick-up you will need your Picture ID or Drivers License (Picture on phone ok to use). Your packet includes bib, chip, required swim cap, wrist band (required to gain access to transition and pick up bike), Race Shirt, and other goodies! Please note you cannot gain access to transition unless you have your wrist band so you will need to check in prior to going to transition.
Site Map

Transition rules/etiquette:
- Athlete's ONLY - No moms, dads, grandpas talking about how their bikes were made of steel and went up hill both ways...
- Racks are first come first serve spots; however, they must be racked in alternating directions
- Please keep your belongings to the right of your wheel down and your bag under your back wheel. Please do not put bags on fencing or in walk/run ways. This is dangerous for everyone.
Transition Map

Start Times (All Times are in CST)
7:30am Sprint Triathlons
7:45am Olympic Triathlons
7:48am ALL DUATHLONS
TRIATHLON - Athletes will line up in a self seeded line (faster swimmers in front) and each swimmer will go every 5 seconds. Please make sure your swim cap is on with bib number visible and chip is on left ankle.
Duathlon - Will be a gun start, all athletes will line up at the finish-line (see course maps for courses) Swim in will be first run in.
Requirements for Each Segment
Swim - Yellow Swim Cap given at packet pickup; official water temp taken race morning
Information about Wetsuits per USA Triathlon:
USA Triathlon Wetsuit Rules
78.0°F (25.5°C) or less: Wetsuits are permitted for all athletes.
78.1°F - 83.9°F (25.6°C - 28.8°C): Wetsuits are optional, but athletes wearing them will not be eligible for awards or USAT national ranking points.
84.0°F (28.9°C) or higher: Wetsuits are prohibited for all participants.
Wetsuit Specifics
Thickness: Wetsuits cannot be thicker than 5mm.
Design: Wetsuits must cover the torso, back, knees, and shoulders and cannot have any outstanding shapes, such as ridges or fins.
Fit: When permitted, wetsuits must fit tightly to the athlete's body.
Bike - Helmet with sticker fixed on front, Bike sticker affixed to frame
Run (both runs for Duathletes) - Bib worn on front of body
Timing chip to be worn through entire race and collected by volunteers/staff at finish line (its a $5,000,000 fee if not returned so no biggie if you keep it - I'll just get that private jet I've been wanting ☺)
Information on the courses can be found by visiting the Course Maps Here. The bike course is not a closed course so will be open to traffic. Please obey all applicable traffic safety laws, stay in bike lane or allow for passing when safe. Do not ride side by side and no drafting! Keep 4 bike lengths in between you and the bike in front or behind you. It is your responsibility to know the course; however, it will be marked with PURPLE Arrows and chalk on ground.