Outdoorsman Triathlon takes place on Sat, Sep 26, 2026 in Bryson City, United States. The main route is 20.9 km.
- Date
- Sat, Sep 26, 2026
- Start
- Bryson City 🇺🇸
- Distance
- 20.9 km
- Level
- Open to all
The Outdoorsman Triathlon is the nation's oldest continuous triathlon, featuring a 1-mile swim, a 4-mile run, and an 8-mile canoe paddle down the Little Tennessee River.
Official event pageWhat this race demands
The Outdoorsman Triathlon requires sustained multi-discipline endurance across a unique combination of swimming, running, and canoeing over a total distance of 20.9 kilometers.
Multi-Sport Versatility
Athletes must transition efficiently between three distinct modalities: a 1-mile swim, a 4-mile run, and an 8-mile canoe paddle down the river.
Upper Body Endurance
The inclusion of an 8-mile canoe paddle places a significant demand on upper body and core muscular endurance compared to standard triathlons.
Aerobic Capacity
Completing the continuous disciplines over a 20.9-kilometer total distance requires strong cardiovascular pacing and aerobic stamina.
Your road to race day
Race day at Outdoorsman Triathlon is 5 weeks away. This is how a coach divides that time. The first phase starts now.
01Peak2 weeks · Aug 23, 2026 – Sep 5, 2026
The hardest weeks of the plan: race-specific intensity at nearly full training load, sharpening exactly what this race asks for.
02Taper2 weeks · Sep 6, 2026 – Sep 19, 2026
Volume drops while intensity stays: short, sharp efforts keep the legs awake as fatigue drains away.
03Race week1 week · Sep 20, 2026 – Sep 26, 2026
Openers, rest and logistics. The work is done; the job now is arriving fresh.
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