PBR SwimRun Knox & Trail Run 5k/Half Marathon

It's time to SwimRun KNOX! 

SwimRun is about the experience, stepping out of your comfort zone, pushing yourself to the limit, and taking on whatever the course throws at you. You are about to embark on an epic adventure through nature either individually or with your teammate. Either way, you are guaranteed to have stories to tell when it’s all over!

The race takes place at Mead's Quarry and Ijams Nature Center which is the gateway to the Dirty South aka the Urban Wilderness!  Experience the SwimRun Experience with a new combined distance course! You are sure to enjoy the views, the front seat to all that nature offers, and a few surprises along the way!

How does Swim Run Work?

SwimRun racing is about getting from A to B in teams of two or individually along a pre-determined cross-country style course consisting of a number of runs and swims.

Teams must be equipped with some compulsory safety gear as well as optional wetsuits, shoes, and other equipment they wish to bring, such as paddles, buoys and fins. Each team of two must stay within 10 meters of each other at all times.

Teams and individuals must complete the race with all equipment they started with. There are 13 total legs of running and swimming combined in the long-course event at PBR Swim Run Knox and 9-legs in the Short Course.

What you'll need:

     Required Gear:

           Timing Chip (PBR Provided)

           Swim Cap (PBR Provided)

     Optional Gear

          Pull buoy

          paddles

          goggles

          tether

          waterproof pouch

Half Marathon Course Here: PBR Swim Run Half Marathon RUN ONLY - MapMyRun

5k Run Only Course Here: PBR Swim Run Short Run 3 - MapMyRun

Run 1 -  https://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/view/4956924466   .68 Miles 93 ft elevation gain

Swim 1 - https://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/view/4956936529  1 Mile swim in TN River

Run 2 -  https://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/view/4956944995  1.9 mile 122 Elevation gain

Swim 2–  https://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/view/4956822016 .22 swim in Meads Quarry

Run 3 -  https://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/view/4957076311  3.4 Mile Run 153 Elevation gain

Swim 3 - https://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/view/4956822016  .22 swim in Meads Quarry

Run 4 -  https://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/view/4957125709  2.68 miles 220 ft Elevation gain

Swim 4 - https://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/view/4957150537  .6 mile swim in TN River

Run 5 -  https://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/view/4957161781  2.11 Miles 112 ft elevation gain

Swim 5 – https://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/view/4956822016 .22 swim in Meads Quarry

Run 6 –  https://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/view/4957171771  3.47 Miles 413 ft elevation gain

Swim 6– https://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/view/4956806995   .4 miles in the TN River

Run 7 -  https://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/view/4956798925  .68 miles 21 ft elevation gain

Schedule of events:

Sunday, June 1st at Meads Quarry

6am-7:15am Mandatory athlete check-in

7:20 am Mandatory Pre-Race Athlete Briefing - Meades Quarry

7:30 am Race Start for all divisions

10 am-2 pm Finish Line Celebration

10:30 am Individual and Short course awards ceremony

12:30 pm Long Course Awards Ceremony

2:30 pm Course Cutoff

Short Course Map Links 

Run 1 -  https://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/view/4956615508  2.04 miles 163ft Elevation Gain

Swim 1 - https://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/view/4956822016       .2 Miles in Meads Quarry

Run 2 -  https://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/view/4956656899 1.77 miles 96 ft Elevation Gain

Swim 2 - https://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/view/4956822016     .2 Miles in Meads Quarry

Run 3 -  https://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/view/4956771382   3.11 Miles 383 ft of Elevation Gain

Swim 3 -   https://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/view/4956822016  .2 Miles in Meads Quarry

Run 4 -  https://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/view/4956789637    .88 Mile 103 Ft of Elevation Gain

Swim 4 - https://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/view/4956806995  .4 Mile swim in TN River

Run 5 -  https://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/view/4956798925   .68 Mile 21ft Elevation Gain

Short Course: 9.3 Miles
5 Runs – 8.24 MI
4 Swims – 1.06 MI
Total Distance: 9.3 Miles

Team Policy

Teams of two must stay together within 10-meters of each other for the entire race. Teams 
may use a bungee tow rope which can help even out the individual’s strengths allowing one 
person to be ‘pulled’ along and will help to keep you close during the swims, however, they are 
not mandatory. All teams are obliged to assist any team that is injured or sick and in need of 
assistance.

Aid Stations & Bathrooms

There are aid stations throughout the run course. These stations will have water, sport
hyrations, Gels of various flavors and bars. Teams should bring with them any other nutrition 
they desire. There is a restroom at the main aid station. 

Race Route

It is the responsibility of each team to know the course and be aware of each transition 
location. Teams are responsible to make sure that they stay on the course. If any member of 
your team goes off course, you should return to the spot that you went off course and continue. 
The course will be marked; however, signage can be removed or changed by vandals without 
warning.

Race Jersey

No race jerseys are required this year! 

Timing Chip

Timing chips will be distributed at the pre-race briefing. Timing chips must be worn by all 
participants during the entirety of the race. The chip must be strapped to the ankle of one of the team members.
 
Conduct

All participants must display courtesy, good taste, decorum and sportsmanship at all times. 
This includes not littering or polluting the landscape or environment.