Events
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Additional race information can be found at http://alongswim.com/.
Place
Lake Zurich, IL US 60047
Description
The course is professionally timed for distances of 1,500 meters, 1.2 miles and 2.4 miles and 5K. This is the perfect opportunity for triathletes and open water swimmers to guage their training under race conditions. This event features a DJ, a healthy food truck breakfast, and a unique vendor village. (Jolyn Clothing and Swim Wear!)
Lake Zurich is a private residential lake that is 2.5 miles in circumference and with pristine water.
A Long Swim is a series of open water swimming events benefiting ALS research. These swims are designed for triathletes and open water swimmers, are professionally timed, and led by English Channel Swimmer, Doug McConnell.
Each swimmer has an incentive to fundraise and earn a package to waive their registration fee and earn triathlon and open water swimming gear, including wet suits, on course goggles and transition bags. (On Course goggles are not yet available in stores, are approved by USAT and use electronic compass technology to keep the swimmer on course.) LEARN MORE HERE!
Day of registration is available for an extra $15 at 6:00AM at the event. Doors open at 6:00AM. The swim starts at 6:30AM.
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