2023 SWIM COURSE
Enjoy the pristine swim along the Gulf of Mexico.
The swim segment is located east of transition, close to the Hampton Inn.
Athletes will swim out 100 yds, then head west for 400 yds, the final turn will take you 100 yds back to shore where the athlete will make their way towards the parking lot to transition.
SPECIAL NEEDS TABLE: There will be a table set up at the swim finish for the collection of eyeglasses, medications or other special needs items. Items must be clearly marked with name and race bib number.
The swim segment is located east of transition, close to the Hampton Inn.
Athletes will swim out 100 yds, then head west for 400 yds, the final turn will take you 100 yds back to shore where the athlete will make their way towards the parking lot to transition.
SPECIAL NEEDS TABLE: There will be a table set up at the swim finish for the collection of eyeglasses, medications or other special needs items. Items must be clearly marked with name and race bib number.
Timing Chips:
This event is chip-timed and scored. Athletes must use the chip issued to them at packet pickup.
Do not trade chips with other participants.
The chip is to be worn on either ankle during the entirety of the event.
Athletes are responsible for crossing the timing mats at the beginning and end of each segment (swim start through run finish).
NO CHIP = NO FINISH TIME
Swim Caps:
For the swim portion of the event, athletes must wear the swim cap provided in the race packet.
Do not trade your swim cap with another athlete, as they are color-coded based upon age grouping and swim wave assignment.
Self Seeded Swim Start
PC athletes will start at 6:57am. Age group athletes will self seed themselves according to their swim ability and projected swim time. There will be signage along beach which will indicate where you should "seed" yourself. Please note, if you do not want to be swam over - place yourself accordingly. Aquabike and relay teams will start AFTER all age group athletes.
Wetsuit Policy:
As the event is officially sanctioned by USA Triathlon (USAT), it will follow the USAT wetsuit policy. Notification of official water temperature will be broadcast via audio announcement (race-day morning) as well as via social media should the official water tempertaure be declared prior to race-day morning.
This event is chip-timed and scored. Athletes must use the chip issued to them at packet pickup.
Do not trade chips with other participants.
The chip is to be worn on either ankle during the entirety of the event.
Athletes are responsible for crossing the timing mats at the beginning and end of each segment (swim start through run finish).
NO CHIP = NO FINISH TIME
Swim Caps:
For the swim portion of the event, athletes must wear the swim cap provided in the race packet.
Do not trade your swim cap with another athlete, as they are color-coded based upon age grouping and swim wave assignment.
Self Seeded Swim Start
PC athletes will start at 6:57am. Age group athletes will self seed themselves according to their swim ability and projected swim time. There will be signage along beach which will indicate where you should "seed" yourself. Please note, if you do not want to be swam over - place yourself accordingly. Aquabike and relay teams will start AFTER all age group athletes.
Wetsuit Policy:
As the event is officially sanctioned by USA Triathlon (USAT), it will follow the USAT wetsuit policy. Notification of official water temperature will be broadcast via audio announcement (race-day morning) as well as via social media should the official water tempertaure be declared prior to race-day morning.
ALTERNATE SWIM COURSE
Alternate swim in the event that the Gulf surf/water conditions do not cooperate.
Alternate swim in the event that the Gulf surf/water conditions do not cooperate.
