2025 SwimRun Cape Cod

Saturday, September 20, 2025 at 08:00 AM
Date
Saturday, September 20, 2025 at 08:00 AM
Location
Wellfleet Elementary School
Distance
Sprint
Other
Registration Options
  • Solo - Medium Course
    Distance: Other
    Entry Fees: $250.00
  • Solo - Short Course
    Distance: Sprint
    Only 45 spots left!
    Entry Fees: $170.00
  • Team - Medium Course
    Distance: Other
    Only 30 spots left!
    Entry Fees: $400.00
  • Volunteer
    Distance: Other
    Only 20 spots left!
    Entry Fees: This is a free event
About
SwimRun Cape Cod was developed for those looking for a new and unique endurance challenge. Instead of one sport (such as in a trail running race or open-water swim) or three sports (such as a triathlon) swimrunners run and swim their way to the finish line. This race consists of: approx. 9.7 miles of running and 1.8 miles of fresh-water swimming across 7 bodies of water within the Cape Cod National Seashore (we call this the Medium Course). There is also a Short option: 4 miles running with 0.75 miles of swimming. Like many swim-run competitions, we welcome solo competitors or teams of two athletes.
Rain Date

New this year! We will have a rain date of Sunday, September 21, 2025.

Race management reserves the right to modify or shorten the race course in case of rain delay, inclement weather or other unforeseen circumstances. This has happened for some NEEE races in the past, and athletes should be aware of — and accept — this possibility.

Medium Course Route

Racers will embark on a combination run/swim effort (9.7 miles of running, 1.8 miles of swimming, across seven legs) through the Cape Cod National Seashore lands in Truro and Wellfleet. The runners will be following existing footpaths and both dirt and paved roads, with the last run leg entirely on paved roads:


• Run #1: Truro Highlands, 3.3 miles

• Swim #1: Snow Pond, 100 yards

• Run #2: Fire Roads, 1.4 mile

• Swim #2: Slough Pond, 1/4 mile

• Run #3: Jeep Trails, 1/2 mile

• Swim #3: Higgins Pond, 1/8 mile

• Run #4: Path, 50 yards

• Swim #4: Gull Pond, 1/2 mile

• Run #5: Paved and DirtRoads, 1.2 mile

• Swim #5: Long Pond, 1/2 mile

• Run 6: Paved Roads, 1 1/2 miles

• Swim #6: Great Pond, 1/8 mile

• Run 7: Paved and Dirt Roads, 1/2 mile

• Swim #7: Dyer Pond, 1/6 mile

• Run #8: 1.3 mile trail run to finish at Wellfleet Elementary School

NOTE: course is subject to minor changes due to environmental concerns



Short Course Route

Racers will start and finish at the Wellfleet Elementary School. Athletes will encounter 0.75 miles of swimming in 3 water crossings and 4 miles of running. 


• Run #1: Long Pond Rd., 0.7 mile

• Swim #1: Long Pond, 1/2 mile

• Run #2: Long Pond/Cahoon Hallow Rd, 1.5 miles

• Swim #2: Great Pond, 1/8 mile

• Run #3: Forrest Rd/Way 623, 1/2 mile

• Swim #3: Dyer Pond, 1/6 mile

• Run #4: Fire Roads/Long Pond Rd, 1.3 miles

NOTE: course is subject to minor changes due to environmental concerns



In A Nutshell

SwimRun Cape Cod is a largely self-supported race. Like many swim-run competitions, we welcome solo competitors or teams of two athletes. 

The Short race is intended to introduce athletes to the swim-run concept and should be easily accomplished by those who have raced a sprint triathlon in the recent past.

Teams

While solo racers can enter either the Medium or Short categories, team of two athletes may participate in the race in the Medium Course only. Teams must remain together throughout the race. Tethers are allowed but are not mandatory.

The Courses

Run course markings consist of “marker flags” — the kind you might see temporarily planted by a utility company or a landscaper, consisting of thin wire stakes with a small flag atop. Racers are responsible for following these flags as they run the course. There are some segments where the runners will travel alongside a paved road. All athletes must stay to the side of the road and follow all traffic regulations.

All ponds have sandy entrances/exits. Water temperature is expected to be in the low 70s. Buoys are placed for sighting. Water crossings will be lifeguarded to meet USA Triathlon standards. Nutrition and hydration stations as well as portable restrooms will be at the entrance or exit to ponds at five evenly spaced points.

Requirements

Each athlete must attend the virtual Athlete's Meeting the Sunday before the race, or watch it later on YouTube.

All athletes must wear the race-provided swim caps while swimming. Extra caps will be at the entrance to each pond if an athlete loses one. Let the race organizers know in advance if you have a latex allergy.

All participants will be provided with bright green “safety swimmer” buoy devices with leash. The buoy has an inner cavity to carry shoes and nutrition, and is yours to keep. For solo athletes, wearing a buoy is mandatory — although athletes can substitute their own buoy if they wish. Teams can share one buoy or can use two race-supplied "Restube" safety devices on a "loaner" basis. 

All participants will be provided with number markings for on-course identification by race officials. These will take the place of bibs, and can be worn over any tri suit, swimsuit or wetsuit.

Equipment that is generally accepted at most swim-run events are allowed here. This includes goggles and masks, wetsuits, hand paddles, pull buoys, and specialty swim-run shoes. Note: you do not need to use all of these items. As to shoes: some athletes prefer to take off their shoes for the swim segments, but more and more most competitors at these events wear their run shoes for the duration.

USAT Sanctioned Event

This is a USAT Sanctioned race! That means that we meet or exceed strict guidelines set by USA Triathlon. This benefits the athlete by providing additional insurance coverage in case of injury.

You are required to have either an annual or 1-day (Bronze) USA Triathlon membership in order to race in any USAT-sanctioned event.Non-USAT members will be required to purchase a one-day event insurance license from USA Triathlon for $13. For more information about USAT memberships please click here.

Results will count toward national and regional rankings. All USAT rules and regulations will apply. Racers are subject to time penalties or disqualification for infractions of USAT rules included a positive drug test.

You will be given an opportunity to purchase a USAT membership during the registration process, or using the grey 'Add' button at the bottom of your registration email.

Results

Timed race. Results will to be posted to NEEevents.com within 24 hours of race completion.

Awards

Awards ceremony immediately following the race. Awards presented to top three competitors overall and in Open, Senior, and Masters categories (male, female, non-binary), as well as top mixed teams, female teams and male teams. Those who cannot remain for the ceremony may pickup their award from one of the race directors or by contacting us for shipping instructions. Results will be posted on our website within 24 hours of event.

Travel

For those traveling from afar, Cape Cod is awash with hotels, motor lodges, inns, bed and breakfasts, vacation cottages and AirBnB offerings.

Parking

While the Medium Course race is point-to-point (Atlantic Ocean in Truro to Wellfleet Village), athletes will park near the finish at the Wellfleet Elementary School and will be shuttled by bus to the start line. The Short Course race starts and finishes at the Wellfleet Elementary School.>

Volunteers

We love our volunteers!  Friends and family members of athletes, past participants and curious future participants are all encouraged to volunteer and watch the action up close!  T-shirt, refreshments, swag bag and a post-race meal are only some of the perks! Contact info@neeevents.com for more information.

Transfer/Refund Policy

Transfers: Private transfers can be processed through your athlete account for a $25 fee. Please contact us for transfers during race week.

Refunds: There will be no refunds unless you purchase Refund Protect during the registration process.

There will not be a wait list for this event. 

Need more info?

Visit the SwimRun race website for more information about this race.  For more information about our other six races, please visit NEEEvents.com

2025 SwimRun Cape Cod
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