AquaRun For A Child RELAYS

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Registration Schedule

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You are currently on the registration start page for the AquaRun for RELAYS (NOT Individuals). To go to the registration for the AquaRun for Individuals and Open Water Swims for Individuals, click here. To go to the registration for the 5K Run, click here.

Events: The August 25, 2013 chip timed events are:

AquaRun for a Child (1.2-mile/2K swim followed by a 3.1-mile/5K run) individual race and relay,
1.2 mile/2K and 2.4 mile/4K Open Water Swim for A Child, and
3.1mile/5K Run for a Child along the Old Tacoma Waterfront on Commencement Bay.

Race Description: The Swim is a triangular swim course that starts in the water at Les Davis Marine Park between two orange triangular buoys and proceeds northeast(NE) to the first right hand turn around the outside of a tall yellow cylindrical buoy at 0.4 and then heads southeast (SE) to a second right hand turn around the outside of a tall yellow cylindrical buoy at 0.8 miles and finally West (swimming with the current) to the two triangular buoys requiring a left hand turn in-between them and then to shore to finish to 1.2 mile course. The 4K swimmers will touch the second farthest orange buoy on their first lap and turn right and swim another loop before exiting the water in the same manner as the 2K swimmers. Aquathletes will exit the water and head for the designated transition area before starting the run. The 5K run course starts at Les Davis Marine Park on the path as designated and heads west and back on the same running path paralleling Ruston Way. Restaurant driveways will be monitored with volunteers meant to help-but it is the runner’s responsibility to be aware of turning traffic. All events complete through their respective finish chutes.

The AquaRun and relay swim legs start at 9:30 a.m. The 1.2 mile/2K and 2.4 mile/4K open water races start at 9:35 a.m. This time is very near the peak of high tide. All swims end at Marine Park. The last swimmer is expected to finish before 11:30 a.m. The 5K run starts at 9:40 a.m.

WETSUITS required (unless approved by safety committee NLT 8/20/13; e-mail race director zenacourtney@hotmail.com for specific details).

Race Day Schedule:
8-9 AM Registration/Bag Pick-up/Body marking at start area
9:15 AM MANDATORY Pre-race briefing at Les Davis Marine Park
9:30 AM AquaRun starts
9:35 AM 2K and 4K swim only starts
9:40 AM 5K run starts

Rules: Current USMS rules will govern the swim event. Neoprene WETSUITS required (unless exemption approved by safety committee NLT 8/20/13- e-mail race director zenacourtney@hotmail.com for specific details. 4K entrants must complete the first 2K within 1-hour or they will be pulled from the race.

Safety: Large buoys will mark the course. Lifeguards, kayaks, safety boats and jet skis will monitor the entire race course. Swimmers must wear the swim cap, wetsuit and race chip provided with their race number clearly marked on their hand. Swimmers MUST attend the pre-race briefing. Sound temperature can vary; be prepared for 58-62 degrees F cold water.

Awards: Custom fired glass award (www.glassfishart.com) for 1st M/F in the 2K and 4K events. First, second, third place antique medals for 18-24, 25-29, etc. age groups.

Eligibility: Swimmers must be 18 years of age as of August 25, 2013 and currently registered with USMS or FINA or Canadian Masters, or pay an additional $20 “One-Event USMS Registration” fee.

Online Entry Only:

AquaRun for a Child: $55 individual race, $65 relay, $15 DOR fee on total
2K/4K Open Water Swim for A Child: $55 w/USMS reg, $15 DOR fee
5K Run for a Child: $45, $10 DOR fee

Entry Fee includes official race swim cap which must be worn during the swim, technical shirt, goodie bag, random drawing prizes, age-group awards and delicious post race food and drink.

$20.00 – "One-Event" USMS registration (for swim only as needed, see eligibility) A note about that USMS "One-Event" Fee… Your $20 lets you participate in this USMS-sanctioned event. For $22 more, enjoy a full-year USMS membership including access to pool meets, clinics, coaches, open water swims and magazine subscription. Contact PNA registrar Arni Litt PNARegistrar@usms.org for more info or to join.

Location: Les Davis Marine Park, Tacoma, WA. Portable restrooms are located near the start/finish area. Two other Metro Park restrooms open at 9 AM at the Les Davis and Dickman Mill Piers east of the start/finish area.

Parking: Participants are requested NOT to park in restaurant lots after 1:00 PM. Plenty of parking is available along N Waterview Street, one block south of race start/finish area on Ruston Road (turn S on Dale Street off Ruston Way to N Waterview Street).

Results: Results will be available on www.aquarunforachild.org and PNA (www.swimpna.org) websites shortly after the event.

Questions: Contact Zena Courtney at Home: 253-927-3695 / Cell: 253-740-9872 OR zenacourtney@hotmail.com OR go to www.aquarunforachild.org for info.

Directions:
Northbound: I-5 N from Olympia, take right lane WA-7 South/I-705 N exit toward Pacific Ave/City Center. Keep left at the fork, follow signs for City Center and merge onto I-705 N. Just past downtown, exit to left onto Schuster Pkwy. Schuster Parkway becomes Ruston Way after overpass. Proceed to Les Davis Marine Park, 4100 Ruston Way, Tacoma, WA 98402 and turn left (south) on Dale Street to N Waterview Street. Park on N Waterview to left and right.
Southbound: I-5 S from Seattle to I-705 N exit. Merge onto I-705 N, Just past downtown, exit to left onto Schuster Pkwy. Schuster Parkway becomes Ruston Way after overpass. Proceed to Les Davis Marine Park, 4100 Ruston Way, Tacoma, WA 98402 and turn left (south) on Dale Street to N Waterview Street. Park on N Waterview to left and right.

Important Links: facebook, AquaRun Webpage www.aquarunforachild.org

Note: If paying by credit card, your credit card statement will reflect a charge from "ClubAssistant.com Events."