Each swimmer must either be a member of USMS(18 or older) or USS (18 or younger) or purchase a race day membership. See registration for more information.
Note that in addition to the USMS/USS classification, each swimmer must decide at time of registration if they will compete in the wetsuit or non-wetsuit category.
The swim will start by the boat ramp in Satanka Cove and leave the cove headed 1.2miles south to a large Orange buoy. At that point the swimmers will turn around and head back north to finish where they started.
Online Registration Closes: August 1th, 12:01am. NO raceday registration
These fees cover safety, t-shirt, awards, etc. The 1 day USMS (for those 18 or older) registration is required if you are not a member of United States Masters Swimming (USMS). This membership covers insurance requirements for the race. No one will be allowed to swim without proof of membership or having payed the one day fee.
The 2.4 mile USMS event is open to all USMS registered swimmers at least 18 years of age as of August 10, 2008.
Swimmers may register as either a 'wetsuit' or 'non-wetsuit' swimmer. For the purposes of the 2.4 mile swim, the same definition of swimsuit is used as for the 10K swim.
Swimsuit DefinitionUSMS (Part 102.14.1 and 2) swimwear rules apply. USMS rules available here. Exceptions/Clarifications are listed below:
Both men and women are allowed suits that can go to just above the knees (jammer style) and can cover the shoulders as long as it is not made from material that gives floatation (ie torso-type suits are legal).
1st-3rd Male and Female in each race will receive a Medal
4th-12th Male and Female in each race will receive a Ribbon
All Participants who complete their race will receive a Finisher's Certificate
1st-3rd Relay Teams, each individual will receive a Medal
Please read the parking restrictions on maps page. Briefly, there is NO parking at the north end of the lake. Spectators are welcome to drive to the start of the 10K race (South Bay), but should not park there. If you do park there after the race start and do not buy a park pass, you will get ticketed.
Parking for all races is at Hughes stadium. Shuttle busses will take you to/from the north end. Please see the maps page for directions.