Swim Miami 2017
DATE
Sunday, May 7, 2017 at 08:00 AM
TIME
ADDRESS
Miami Marine Stadium Flex Park3501 Rickenbacker Causeway
Key Biscayne, FL, 33149
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Event Information
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.
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
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