Lake George Open Water Swim

• 2.5 km: August 25, 2012 - 8:00 a.m
• 5 km: August 25, 2012 - 9:45am
• 10 km: August 25, 2012 - 8:00 a.m
• 4 mi: August 26, 2012 - 8:00 a.m. 

Awards: Top three overall males and females in each division of each race (2.5k, 5k, 10k) will receive a prize. Prizes will also be awarded to top three males and females in the following age-groups: 18-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54... etc., 100+

Results: Results will be posted at www.lakegeorgeswim.com.

Safety: Safety support will be coordinated with Hague Fire Department, the Lake George Park Commission, the  Warren County Sheriff’s office and the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation. There will be sufficient craft on or adjacent to the prescribed course to ensure the safety of the swimmers. Swimmers will be briefed on all safety aspects before the start of the race. All safety personnel and race officials will be identified by signage and distinctive clothing. Swimmers will be advised of their location. Local authorities and meet management have the authority to postpone or cancel the event for safety reasons. Updates will be posted on www.lakegeorgeswim.com.

Qualifying and Cut Off Times:  Please submit evidence of having completed a swim that is two-thirds the distance of your chosen event (applies to 5k and 10k). A past race result is sufficient. You can e-mail this information to events@greenleafracing.com These swims must have taken place in open water (not pool). Cut-off times for the swims are 2.5k hours for the 5k and 4.5 hours for the 10k. Those in the 4 mile event will be presumed qualified by participating in one of Saturday's swims. 

Entry Fees: The entry fees cover safety (water craft, EMTs), race shirts, finisher gifts, awards and post-race food & drink. USMS membership (whether a one-event registration or annual membership) covers insurance requirements for the race. No one will be allowed to swim without proof of membership or having paid the one day fee. Registration is only available online, and will verify USMS membership.  Credit cards will be charged by "ClubAssistant.com Events."

Entry Fee Details:

• 2.5k: $50
• 5k: $60
• 10k: $70
• 2.5k & 5k: $90
  
• 4 mile: $60
  

Fees increase $10 on August 1st, 2012.

*For those swimming in multiple events, you will receive one race apparel item but multiple finisher gifts.

Entry Deadlines: Online registration closes August 22, 2012 at 11:59pm. 

Refund Policy: In the case of inclement weather or other unexpected circumstances the event director has the right to cancel the race or shorten the event. In this case there will be no refunds provided. In signing up for this event, the participants are agreeing to these terms.

Check-in/ Mandatory Meeting: All swimmers must check in at the starting location at least one (1) hour prior to the scheduled start of the race. All swimmers will be required to attend the final pre-race briefing 25 minutes before the start of the race. Failure to arrive on time for the briefing could result in not being able to swim.

Lodging: A listing of hotels is available at www.lakegeorgeswim.com.

Parkas: Customized swim parkas are available for purchase during online registration or through the event Web site. For complete details on customization options, sizing and ordering, click here.