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2019 Rock & Row Triathlon will be held on 04/13/19
Rock Island State Park is centrally located between Nashville, Chattanooga and Knoxville, Tn. Just 30 miles south of Cookeville Tn., Rock Island is "an 883 acre park located on the headwaters of Center Hill Lake at the confluence of the Caney Fork, Collins and Rocky Rivers. The rugged beauty of the park includes the Caney Fork Gorge below Great Falls Dam. These overlooks are some of the most scenic and significant along the Eastern Highland Rim. Great Falls is a 30 foot horseshoe cascading waterfall, located below the 19th century cotton textile mill that it powered over 100 years ago. Rock Island became a Tennessee State Park in 1969". (http://tnstateparks.com/parks/about/rock-island)
Rock Island State Park is a treasured and loved State Park located in the heart of Tennessee. Home to great paddling, stunning waterfalls and unique hiking experiences, this park is unlike any other. We have created The Rock & Row Triathlon to raise awareness for and benefit
Rock Island State Park.
2016 Rock & row proceeds
$1,734.81

2017 Rock & row proceeds
$1,655.00

5K Paddle

Start by Paddling 5K (2.5K out and back)
on the Scenic Caney River!
Be part of a team in a Canoe, or go solo in a Kayak or SUP.
Don't have a vessel or gear, no problem we can provide cANOES, kAYAKS & sup's.
Proudly Sponsored by
The Happy Yaker


5K Run

After the paddle you will embark on a beautiful yet challenging 5K Run consisting of both Road and Trails.
Be ready and well prepared, this portion consists of almost 100 meters of incline!
You will end your run at the bike staging area were your bikes will be ready and waiting.

5K Bike

Exiting the Trail portion of the run you will transition to your bikes waiting for you on racks. You will then finish the race by riding 5K throughout this beautiful Park on paved roads. You will end back at the Start / Finish line by the river. CAUTION the last portion consist of a steep downhill section, check your brakes at the top of the hill and use extreme caution during your decent!

This event is a chipped timed Paddle Triathlon beginning with 5 kilometers of Paddling, followed by 5 kilometers of Running (both road and trails) and ending with a quick 5 kilometers of Biking on park roads. The start of the race will be staggered by divisions every 3-4 minutes.

Each contestant will receive THEIR BIB AND a Rock & Row shirt in their race packet. You may pick up your packet the day of the race (8-9:45AM) or the day before FROM (5:00-7:00pm) at THE PARK'S BEACH PAVILION.
pRICES INCREASE March 10th AND AGAIN March 31st, rEGISTRATION CLOSES aPRIL 11TH. aN EMAIL WILL BE SENT TO ALL CONTESTANTS aPRIL 12TH WITH AN OVERVIEW OF RACE DAY LOGISTICS.
wE WILL HAVE VARIOUS Prizes FroM MULTIPLE PARK SUPPORTERS. pRIZES will be drawn at random following the race, winners must be present to receive prize.
Stay aware of your surroundings during the race, there will be all types of skill levels competing in support of this park. For those hard core competitors, mEDALS will be awarded to the winners of each division listed below so good luck!
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Surrounded by stunning cliffs, the Start / Finish will be centrally located at the Rock Island State Park Beach Pavilion. The Pavilion will also be the location for race Check In, Awards, Parking and Restrooms.
BEFORE PARKING or heading to the CHECK IN, drop your bike off at the Bike transition area. Bike Racks will be available and placement is on a first come basis the morning of the race (View the MAP for Start / Finish and Bike transition area). AFTER you set your bike, drive over to the Pavilion and park your vehicle. If you are using your own boat or board, you may drop the vessel by the water before you park. Volunteers will be on hand to assist if needed. The Race Starts at 10am so pleased be checked in and ready to go by 9:45am.
You can start setting up youR bikes at 7:30am the day of the race and Check in will begin at 8:00am. There will be officials on hand to help watch boats, bikes and gear.

Sorry, Headphones are NOT permitted while competing in this event. Why, we want you to be able to hear commands from Race Officials, Park Staff and other contestants attempting to pass slower competitors. FYI, to pass a fellow competitor simply yell "On Your Left' and safely attempt to pass on the left. If you hear "On Your Left" from behind you, simply move to your right as safely as possible allowing the faster competitor to pass. There will be all types of skill levels competing so please stay aware of your surroundings.
ALL Contestants MUST wear Helmets while on their bike, failure to do so will result in disqualification.
All Contestants MUST wear Life Jackets while on the water, failure to do so will result in disqualification.
All Contestants MUST read AND sign all appropriate waivers, failure to do so will result in disqualification. You can download waivers below or copies will be available at check in.
This is a rain or shine event, there are NO REFUNDS. In the event of severe weather the start time may be delayed.
The Course may be changed or modified for safety reasons at the Race Directors discretion.


We are unable to provide bikes or helmets for this event.
However, we can supply Canoes, Kayaks, SUP'S and gear with the generous support of our Sponsors



OPEN Division simply means that you DO NOT need a boat, board or gear to be provided for you. You or your team will be bringing your own vessel and gear. There are no size restrictions on vessels.

*Race Divisions*


Canoe
(2 Person Teams)
  The Canoe Divisions consist of 2 people per Canoe. The winners of the Canoe divisions will be determined by combining the overall times of both teammates (paddle, run, and bike). There are no relays for this race.

Open Canoe (F/F) Female / Female Division (You and your partner will bring your own Boat and Gear)
   Open Canoe (F/M) Female / Male Division (You and your partner will bring your own Boat and Gear) 
         Open Canoe (M/M) Male / Male Division (You & your partner will bring your own Boat & Gear)       
 Canoe (F/F)  (Sold Out!)
Canoe (F/M)  (sold out!)
Canoe (M/M)  (Sold Out!)


Kayak
kAYAK DIVISONS ARE SOLO DIVISONS, IF YOU HAVE A TANDeM KAYAK, REGISTER IN THE OPEN cANOE DIVISION
Kayaks are provided by The Happy Yaker (download the waiver below)

Open Kayak Female (Bring your own Kayak and Gear)
Open Kayak Male (Bring your own Kayak and Gear)
Kayak Female (Sold out!)
Kayak Male (Sold Out!)


SUP
The SUP Divisions are solo divisions

Open SUP Female (Bring your own SUP and Gear)
Open SUP Male (Bring your own SUP and Gear)

Special Thank You to our Sponsors! Make sure you visit

their page for more info, just click on the logos below!

Stay at the Park for the Race! Reserve

your Campsite or Cabin today!


Waivers





*Every contestant MUST sign the Support-A-Park, Rock & Row Waiver Release Form in order to participate*

If we will be providing your Kayak or SUP you MUST sign the appropriate waiver
Kayak: The Happy Yaker
SUP: tHE HAPPY YAKER
rock_row_accident_waiver_and_release_of_liability_form.pdf
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Happy Yaker_release_form.pdf
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DIRECTIONS TO THE PARK:
There are many ways to get to Rock Island State Park, we recommend you set your GPS!
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