Location: TVA Melton Hill Dam area, directions below. Race walk through Friday at 6 PM at race site. Arrive at site Saturday no than 7 AM EST for ample time for parking, packet pickup and getting ready for event starting promptly at 8 AM EST. PACKET PICKUP & LATE REGISTRATION - PICTURE ID REQUIRED Friday, Oct 9th - 5 PM - 6:30 PM at race site - see race location below. Saturday - Race morning from 6:30 AM to 7:30 AM - at race site. Registration is open race morning! Relays MUST come together to pick-up packets - no exceptions. *Note- We do typically see heavy fog on occasions each year, so if it is too foggy, we will most likely delay until it clears for swimmer safety. PARKING: Lower lots below dam - walk up hill to transition. No boat ramp access for racers. You can come to the Upper bath house lot to drop-off gear / bike but no parking. Parking is also available at the Overlook. Half Iron info: Note: Half Iron participants will have the option to upgrade to a Hoodie Sweatshirt durin
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Race Travel Insurance
Don't forget travel insurance for October 10.
You've trained for months and booked a trip to Lenoir City, TN.
A pre-race injury, a delayed flight, or a family emergency can derail the whole thing.
Travel insurance can help cover your race entry fee, hotel, and flights if you can't make it,
and may cover medical costs if something goes wrong on the course. Plans typically only run
5-7% of your total trip cost — and running events are covered under standard plans with no
additional coverage needed.
Trip cancellation up to 100% of prepaid costs
Running events covered under standard plans — no add-ons needed
Trip interruption up to 150% of non-refundable costs
