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ISLAMORADA, Florida Keys<\/strong> \u2014 Over 200 individual and relay team swimmers are expected at the fourth annual Swim for Alligator Lighthouse Saturday, Sept. 17<\/span><\/span>, a unique open-ocean challenge in Atlantic waters off Islamorada.<\/p>\n

Individuals and two- and four-person teams have up to seven hours to complete the 9-mile roundtrip course. Individuals must show proof of completing a prior 1,650-meter or 1-mile swim in 35 minutes<\/span><\/span> or less to compete as an individual.<\/p>\n

The course features an in-water start and a beach finish, ending shoreside at the event’s headquarters, The Moorings Village & Spa resort at 123 Beach Road in Islamorada.<\/p>\n

The Challenge is unique to the world of open water swimming in that it features:<\/div>\n
\u00a0<\/i><\/div>\n
* changes in water temperature. Because the swim requires athletes to swim from shore to 4.5 miles into the open ocean, there is a significant noticeable difference in water temperature.
\n* current changes. At least 3 different opportunities for a current change as swimmers will swim on a sandy and grassy bottom, then through a crossing channel, and finally over a reef.
\n* tidal changes. The best swimmers can finish the swim in about 3 hours 30 minutes, but many take nearly 6 hours. Full tidal cycles take 6 hours, so changes in the water are always present.
\n* wildlife. Unlike most channels that are heavily trafficked and wildlife is not really seen, swimmers are almost guaranteed to see sharks, colorful fish, sea turtles, dolphins, and moon jellyfish.
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First- through third-place solo and two-person team finishers are to win cash prizes and trophies in male and female divisions overall. Other prizes also are to be awarded in sunset ceremonies to begin at 6 p.m.<\/span><\/span> at the Moorings Village beach.<\/p>\n

Registration and check-in are set for 2-6 p.m.<\/span><\/span> Friday, Sept. 16<\/span><\/span>. Swimmer starts are to begin at 8 a.m.<\/span><\/span> Saturday<\/span><\/span>, in heats. All racers must exit the water by 3 p.m.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

Entry fee is $150 per solo swimmer, $120 per person for two-person teams and $90 per swimmer on four-person relay teams. The field is limited to a total of 400 swimmers. Admission for spectators is free.<\/p>\n

Athletes, support crews, family and friends are encouraged to arrive ahead of the race weekend and\/or stay longer for a bonus Florida Keys Flip Flop Experience, offering a passport to explore Islamorada area activities including a free Thursday<\/span><\/span> Art Walk, a scavenger hunt and local attractions, dining and water adventures.<\/p>\n

Passports are to be available for download online at www.swimalligatorlight.com\/flipflop\/<\/a> starting Sept. 11, or can be picked up in person at the Florida Keys Brewing Co., the Ron Levy Aquatic Center and other Islamorada locations.<\/p>\n

Specially priced Islamorada accommodations are available to participating swimmers.<\/p>\n

Event information:\u00a0swimalligatorlight.com<\/a><\/p>\n

Islamorada visitor information:\u00a0fla-keys.com\/islamorada<\/a>\u00a0or 1-800-FAB-KEYS<\/p>\n

Social:\u00a0Facebook<\/a>\u00a0\u2022\u00a0Twitter<\/a>\u00a0\u2022\u00a0Instagram<\/a>\u2022\u00a0\u00a0YouTube<\/a>\u2022\u00a0KeysVoices.com<\/a><\/p>\n

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Press release courtesy of Swim for Alligator Lighthouse\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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