Dirty Bird Events

05/02/2025

Check us out at the Outlandish Adventure Festival tomorrow at 9:30 am. You may want to bring a backup pair of clothes after this 5kish trail run!

Registration will remain open until the race.

04/21/2025

The Outlandish Adventure Festival at Ijams Nature Center is less than two weeks away! While the entire line up for the festival is absolutely fantastic, let us direct your attention to the Outlandish 5kish. That's right, Dirty Bird Events is back at it with a trail run at Mead's Quarry. Expect a 3.5 mile trail run through some of the best terrain in Knoxville's Urban Wilderness.

Get registered here...

https://runsignup.com/Race/TN/Knoxville/Outlandish5Kish

03/26/2025

We can't think of a better way to explore Knoxville's trails and waterways!

The Rugged Duck Adventure Race takes you on 3 trail runs, 3 mountain bike rides, and 3 paddles in the month of April.

Complete all 9 courses and become a Rugged Duck.
https://runsignup.com/Race/TN/Knoxville/RuggedDuck

03/05/2025

You have heard about it, but what does it really take to become a Rugged Duck?

All of the answers are right here in our athlete guide... Get ready to explore Knoxville!

ATHLETE GUIDE The Rugged Duck KNOXVILLE’S ADVENTURE CHALLENGE Welcome to The Rugged Duck: An adventure race that will test your grit while exploring the rugged outdoor beauty of Knoxville! Run, ride, and paddle your ...

02/07/2025

Registration for the Rugged Duck Adventure Race is now open!

We are stoked to partner up with Knoxville Adventure Collective again in bringing you this one of a kind event. Get ready for April you quackers!

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02/07/2025

Registration for the Rugged Duck Adventure Race is now open!

We are stoked to partner up with Knoxville Adventure Collective again in bringing you this one of a kind event. Get ready for April you quackers!

Only two miles from downtown, Knoxville’s Urban Wilderness presents a unique urban playground for trail runners. Winding through the Urban Wilderness, participants will encounter plenty of rocks, roots, and climbing to test their grit.

10/30/2024

Let’s RACE FIFTEENTH Annual AMBC Fall Fest!!!
The competition is open 7am Friday to 7pm Saturday, and all participants who complete the courses are eligible for Appalachian Mountain Bike Club prizes. If you’re planning to ride the South Loop anyway, may as well check out registration for just $10 👇
https://www.bikesignup.com/Race/TN/Knoxville/FallFestMTBRace

08/02/2024

Motus Panther Creek Off Road Triathlon is always our favorite way to celebrate summer! Spectators & athletes were all in, and our volunteer crew was SOLID all weekend! So much thanks to all our yellow shirts and:
Panther Creek State Park
Visit Morristown, TN
Morristown's Best Pizza
5 Rivers Bike Shop
Roma Design Build
River Sports Outfitters
Five Rivers Mountain Bike Club - SORBA
Attack Creative

07/31/2024

4.2 Mile & Half Marathon dirt dances! What a fantastic weekend for trails! All of our gratitude to the volunteer crew and:
Panther Creek State Park
Visit Morristown, TN
Morristown's Best Pizza
5 Rivers Bike Shop
Roma Design Build
River Sports Outfitters
Five Rivers Mountain Bike Club - SORBA
Attack Creative

07/28/2024

What a fantastic race weekend at Panther Creek State Park! Congratulations to all of the athletes that crossed the finish line. Here are your results...

2024 Race Results Wildcat Mountain Bike Race 4 Hour Solo  8 Hour Solo  8 Hour Team Relay  Motus Knoxville Trail Race 4.1 Mile Overall  Half Marathon Overall  Motus Knoxville Triathlon Triathlon Overall  Triathlon Relay  Continue reading

07/24/2024

A few notes before we fire the cannon...

Friday July 26, 2024
5:00 pm to 7:00 pm - Packet Pickup at Panther Creek State Park Boat Ramp

Saturday July 27, 2024
6:30 am to 7:30 am - Athlete Check-In & Packet Pickup at Panther Creek Boat Ramp - Trail Race Only
8:00 am - Motus Panther Creek Half Marathon Starts
8:05 am - Motus Panther Creek 4.2 Mile Starts
9:30 am & 11:30 am - Awards Ceremonies
12:00 pm - Courses Close
12:00 pm to 1:30 pm - Packet Pickup at Panther Creek Boat Ramp

Sunday July 28, 2024
6:30 am to 7:30 am - Athlete Check-In & Packet Pickup at Panther Creek Boat Ramp
6:30 am - Transition Area Opens
7:45 am - Transition Area Closes
8:00 am - Motus Panther Creek Off Road Triathlon Starts
10:45 am - Awards Ceremony
12:00 pm - Course Closes

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