Swim Miami 2017

DATE

Sunday, May 7, 2017

Sunday, May 7, 2017 at 08:00 AM

TIME

08:00 AM

ADDRESS
Miami Marine Stadium Flex Park
3501 Rickenbacker Causeway
Key Biscayne, FL, 33149
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Our Fundraising Efforts

$45.00 donated so far
Event Information
Swim alongside some of the World's Best Swimmers in one of the World's Premier Destinations and one of the most beautiful backdrops that you will ever experience. This event is for all ages and abilities. Swim 800 meters, The Miami Mile, a 5K, or a 10K swim.
Pre-Event Requirements

- All participants must do mandatory check in on Saturday, May 6. 

- Changes will be allowed up until a week prior to the event. Any changes made after that will require a 10 dollar fee. 

Directions

From the North: Take Exit 1A from I-95 S. Slight left to SW 26th Rd. Continue onto FL-913 S/Rickenbacker Causeaway. Make a U-turn at Mast Academy Drive. Arrive. 

From the South: Get on Ronald Reagan Turnpike. Drive from FL-874 N and FL-836 to Miami. Take Exit 1A from I-95 S. Slight left to SW 26th Rd. Continue onto FL-913 S/Rickenbacker Causeaway. Make a U-turn at Mast Academy Drive. Arrive.

 

Timeline

Saturday, May 6, 2017

12:00 PM – 6:00 PM – All event pre-check in

Sunday, May 7, 2017

6:00 am – 7:45 am Check-In

7:00 am – 2:00 pm Sponsor Expo Open

RACE STARTING TIMES:


8:00 AM – Special Olympics 800 M (All)

8:05 AM – 800 Meter Male (All Ages)
8:07 AM – 800 Meter Female (All Ages)

8:15 AM – 10K Male (All Ages)
8:17 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 and over (Male)
10:06 AM – 5k 19 and over (Female)

10:10 AM – Special Olympics 1 Mile (All)
10:15 AM – Miami Mile 18 and under (Male)
10:17 AM – Miami Mile 18 and under (Female)
10:19 AM – Miami Mile 19 and over (Male)
10:21 AM – Miami Mile 19 and over (Female)

11:00 AM - K-9 KRAWL


Award Ceremony:
Awards will be going on simultaneously as events finish.

 

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. 


http://www.worldopenwaterswimmingassociation.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/World-Open-Water-Swimming-Association-Rules-and-Sanctions.pdf

 

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.


Hotel
Hotel information coming soon.
Proceeds Benefits Non-Profit

Proceeds benefit the H2Os Foundation.

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. 

- Baptist Health 

- Massage Therapy

Sponsors

- Swim Gym 

- Muscle Milk 

- Suja Juice 

Swim Miami 2017