The 8th Annual
Golden Pheasant Triathlon!
Sunday, September 28, 2025
*Registration opens August 1*
Join us for the 8th Annual Golden Pheasant Triathlon! This kayak, bike, and run triathlon celebrates the mysterious golden pheasant that once inhabited Shelby Bottoms. In this non-competitive and community-focused event, participants will kayak 2 miles on the Cumberland River, bike 8 miles on the Shelby Park Greenway, and run a 3 mile loop around Shelby Park.
And don’t forget the costumes! We will award prizes again in 2025 for best individual costume, best team costume, and participants choice!
Proceeds from this event will benefit Friends of Shelby Park and Bottoms, and Walk Bike Nashville
Event Details
Race Details
Kayak Route: Paddle the Cumberland River along Shelby Park, past Demonbreun’s cave, to the mouth of Mill Creek. Turn around and kayak back to the Shelby Park Boat Launch. (~2 miles)
Bike Route: Bike the Shelby Bottoms Greenway and loop towards Shelby Park (~8 miles)
Walk/Run Route: Loop through most of Shelby Park and around Sevier Lake before finishing back at Riverview Pavilion. (~3 miles)
If you choose to walk, this year’s route will feature a shortened walking loop, so participants will finish around the same time.
Event Schedule
7:00 AM: Check in opens at Shelby Park Riverview Pavilion
7:30 AM: All participants arrive by this time
7:45 AM: Race announcements for waves 1-2
8:00 AM: First wave begins
- Subsequent waves begin approximately every 15 minutes.
8:30 AM: Race announcements for waves 3-4
9:00 AM: Last wave begins
Included In Your Registration
- T-shirt, sticker, snacks, water
- Kayak rental (if booked) with paddle and life jacket
*Registration opens August 1*
A huge thank you to our sponsors:
