The Swim Miami Challenge Is Back! Register Now – And Don’t Forget To Enter Your Dog, Too!

Swim Miami - take the plunge and get your entry in - and don't forget the dog! Photo Courtesy: Swim Miami

Are you ready to take the plunge in one of the finest swim settings out there? Swim Miami is back at the Miami Marine Stadium.

Set in an amazing pristine, generally calm water environment that will definitely allow for all ages and abilities to enjoy the fast-growing sport of Open Water Swimming. Challenge yourself to one of four amazing races: 800M, The Miami Mile, The 5K swim, or the 10K swim.

If that’s not enough, bring your dogs along for the world famous K-9 Krawl World Championships, a human/dog duathlon where owner and dog swim 200 yards and run 400 yards. This is the premiere fan friendly open water event that you wouldn’t want to miss in the USA!

THE COURSE:

1 lap for the Mile
3 laps for the 5K
6 laps for the 10K

THE FABULOUS SETTING:

Event details and schedule

PRE-EVENT REQUIREMENTS

All participants must do mandatory check in on Saturday, April 25.
Changes will be allowed up until a week prior to the event. Any changes made after that will require a $15 fee.

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WHERE TO REGISTER

Registration and entry fees

TIMELINE

Saturday, April 25, 2020

12:00 PM – 4:00 PM – All event pre-check in

Sunday, April 26, 2020

7:00 am – 8:45 am Check-In
7:00 am – 2:00 pm Sponsor Expo Open

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RACE STARTING TIMES:

8:00 AM – 800 Meter Male (All Ages)
8:02 AM – 800 Meter Female (All Ages)
8:04 AM – Special Olympics 800 M (All)
8:20 AM – 10K Male (All Ages)
8:22 AM – 10K Female (All Ages)
10:00 AM – 5k 18 and under (Male)
10:02 AM – 5k 18 and under (Female)
10:04 AM – 5k 19-39 years old (Male)
10:06 AM – 5k 19-39 years old (Female)
10:08 AM – 5K 40 and older (Male)
10:10 AM – 5K 40 and older (Female)
10:15 AM – Miami Mile 18 and under (Male)
10:17 AM – Miami Mile 18 and under (Female)
10:19 AM – Miami Mile 19-39 years old (Male)
10:21 AM – Miami Mile 19-39 years old (Female)
10:23 AM – Miami Mile 40 and older (Male)
10:25 AM – Miami Mile 40 and older (Female)
10:27 AM – Special Olympics 1 Mile (All)
11:45 PM – K-9 KRAWL

AWARD CEREMONIES

Awards will be going on simultaneously as events finish.
Every swimmer walks away with a limited edition finisher medal. This are truly special and a great memento for the year you’ve had in open water swimming. Overall Top 3 Male and Female awarded.

TIME LIMITS

The 10K Swim: 4 hours
The 5K Swim: 2 hours
The Miami Mile: 1 hour
The 800M Swim: 30 minutes

SWIM DETAILS

Sanctioned By: World Open Water Swim Association – WOWSA
Member of the WOWSA World 1 Mile Series.
Wetsuits: Wetsuits are allowed but only if you marked it on your registration.
Water Temperature: 81-82 degrees (F)
Safety: Current World Open Water Swimming Association (WOWSA) rules will govern this meet. Safety rules as outlined by WOWSA and as recommended by the referee, will be in effect.
Water Entry: This event will employ an in-water start and beach finish. All entries will be feet first and controlled by the safety officer. There are no racing dives permitted.
Hydration Station: There will be a hydration station available with electrolytes and water. You may bring your own hydration but you will need to have a man on the dock to hand to you.

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PROCEEDS BENEFITS NON-PROFIT

The H2Os Foundation through grants, generous donations, events, and strategic corporate partnerships offers children and youth a unique opportunity to learn a lifesaving skill, and more importantly a life-long commitment to a healthy lifestyle.

AMENITIES

Open water swim practices every weekend 6 weeks prior to the event

SPONSORS

Swim Gym

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