2nd Annual Lakeside Of The Smokies Triathlon

2nd Annual Lakeside Of The Smokies Triathlon, June 11, 2015Staff Photo by Jeff Depew

2nd Annual Lakeside Of The Smokies Triathlon, June 11, 2015
Staff Photo by Jeff Depew

The second annual Lakeside of the Smokies Triathlon took place on Saturday, June 11, 2015. New to the event this year was the opportunity to sign up for an abbreviated, yet still challenging, sprint course. Those that opted for the traditional Olympic course spent the early hours of Saturday morning swimming .9 miles on beautiful Douglas Lake, followed by a 24 mile bike ride along Hwy 139 and Deep Springs Road. The last leg of the event found the athletes running 6 miles through the Town of Dandridge proper and ending at their starting point, Majestic Bay. A huge success in its’ launch season, Jefferson County Chamber of Commerce decided to make Lakeside of the Smokies Triathlon an annual event, noting that it brings attention to the area because many of the participants are not locals and the beautiful, challenging course appeals to those that are recreation minded and could be looking for a great relocation or vacation spot.

Source: K. Depew, News Director