SwimRun Lake James

Please read below for the race status:

SwimRunners,

We really appreciate everyone reaching out and we apologize for the delay in response. However, we want to update everyone on the status of SwimRun Lake James. 

As most of you are aware, Hurricane Helene impacted Western North Carolina and unfortunately, our course and the state park was not spared.

We have had a some communication with the Fire Department and State Park and it is not in great shape. Most if not all folks have power back, but there is a tremendous amount of clean up within the course/park. 

We've not been given permission to access the park or outlying areas where we race. We do hope to see it, but that is likely in December or January. According the the State Park website:

"All trails in the park are closed due to devastation from Hurricane Helene.
All biking trails, including the state park's section of the Fonta Flora State Trail, are closed due to devastation from Hurricane Helene."

Additionally, we are not comfortable pulling local resources to volunteer or work our event.

With this said, it comes with a heavy heart that we will probably not be able to race in 2025. The team will keep you posted with any updates. 

Thank you all for your understanding and support,

Tony and Kristen

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SwimRun is a combination of teamwork, endurance and adventure.   It is a challenging event completed in teams of two.  SwimRun Lake James is located at the base of the Blue Ridge Mountains in North Carolina and offers rolling terrain with beautiful lake waters.  

The Long Course will consist of teams of 2 tackling about 4 miles of swimming and 15 miles of running. The course will have 14 run sections and 13 swim sections.   The swim sections range from 20 yards to 1300 yards in a unique and picturesque lake setting.  The run sections range from 25 meters to 7.5 miles.  The runs are made up of fire service trail roads, single track trails, paved roads, and off the beaten path wooded sections. All of which will be well marked.

The Short Course will consist of teams of 2 tackling about 2.7 miles of swimming and 10 miles of running. The course will have 8 run sections and 7 swim sections.   The swim sections range from 20 yards to 1300 yards in a unique and picturesque lake setting.  The run sections range from 25 meters to 5.5 miles.  The runs are made up of fire service trail roads, single track trails, paved roads, and off the beaten path wooded sections. All of which will be well marked.     

In 2022 we added a Short Course SOLO Option and it's back for 2024! Solo athletes will traverse the same course as short course teams 

All athletes/teams will start and finish at the Fonta Flora Whippoorwill Farm.  This area has added a new overflow parking lot but please carpool if at all possible.  This facility includes a smaller indoor tasting room and restrooms (we will also have Port-O-Johns).   The Farm will host all race activities before, during, and after the event.  We will have several smaller tents setup around the property for additional shelter.  Stick around for food and yummy craft beer :)    

Entry Fees will include race entry, race bib, t-shirt, race swag, after party, and giveaways.

• LONG Course (Now through 10/31/2023) - $475 + sign up fees
• LONG Course (11/01/2022 - 12/31/2023) - $495 + sign up fees
• LONG Course (01/01/2024 -03/31/2024) - $525 + sign up fees
• LONG Course (04/01/2024 - 04/21/2024) - $575 + sign up fees
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• SHORT Course (Now through 10/31/2023) - $295 + sign up fees
• SHORT Course (11/01/2023 - 12/31/2023) - $325 + sign up fees
• SHORT Course (01/01/2024 - 03/30/2024) - $375 + sign up fees
• SHORT Course (04/01/2024 - 4/21/2024) -   $400 + sign up fees
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• *SHORT Course SOLO Option (Now through 10/31/2023) - $175 + sign up fees
• *SHORT Course SOLO Option (11/01/2023 - 12/31/2023) - $195 + sign up fees
• *SHORT Course SOLO Option (01/01/2024 -03/31/2024) -   $225 + sign up fees
• *SHORT Course SOLO Option (04/01/2024 - 4/21/2024) -   $275 + sign up fees