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.
Swim Waves:
Athletes must start in their assigned swim wave.
Per USAT Competition Rules, athletes starting in the incorrect wave will be disqualified.
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.
Swim Waves:
Athletes must start in their assigned swim wave.
Per USAT Competition Rules, athletes starting in the incorrect wave will be disqualified.
ALTERNATE SWIM COURSE
Of course we don't want to use our alternate swim but just in case the Gulf surf does not cooperate we have an alternate 600 yd swim.
Of course we don't want to use our alternate swim but just in case the Gulf surf does not cooperate we have an alternate 600 yd swim.
