Lake George Open Water Swims

Sat August 19, 2023 Hague, NY 12836 US Directions

Swims

2.5k OWS

$107 $100 7:55AM EDT - 12:00PM EDT Price increases after July 24, 2023 at 11:59pm EDT
Open to ages 14 - 99.

5k OWS

$113 $105 9:25AM EDT - 12:00PM EDT Price increases after July 24, 2023 at 11:59pm EDT
Open to ages 18 - 99.

10k OWS

$119 $112 7:45AM EDT - 12:00PM EDT Price increases after July 24, 2023 at 11:59pm EDT
Open to ages 18 - 99.

Place

Hague Town Beach Park
9060 Lake Shore Drive
Hague, NY US 12836

Lake George Open Water Swim

Description

2.5k, 5k and 10k Open Water Swims

a California Triathlon affiliated event

 
Hosted by Green Leaf Racing, LLC
Hague, NY | Saturday, August 19, 2023

 

We're excited to present our 12th Annual Event

Be sure to review all event details located under Swim Info on the menu to your left before registering.

 

Course

The 2.5k, 5k, 10k course will consist of a 2.5k out-and-back style loop, marked by large buoys on the corners and sighting buoys in between. The start is in-water, waist deep, and the finish takes place on the beach. There is a floating dock near the start/lap buoy where those in the 5k and 10k may place fuel.

 

Eligibility

 

Each swimmer’s age shall be determined by their age on December 31, 2023.

5k and 10k Events: swimmers must be at least 18 years of age to participate.

2.5k Event: We welcome swimmers aged 14 and up to participate!

 
Events

The 10k Swim will begin at 7:45am; swimmers must check in by 7:15am; mandatory pre-race meeting will be held at 7:20am

The 2.5k Swim will begin at 7:55am; swimmers must check in by 7:15am; mandatory pre-race meeting will be held at 7:20am

The 5k Swim will begin at 9:25am; swimmers must check in by 9:10am; mandatory pre-race meeting will be held at 9:10am

 
All swimmers must check in at the starting location at least 45 minutes prior to the scheduled start of the race.

All swimmers will be required to attend the final pre-race briefing 30 minutes before the start of the race. Failure to arrive on time for the briefing could result in disqualification.

 

Rules

Category I (Non-Wetsuit) Suits overview:
Goggles, nose clips, ear plugs, & wristwatches are permitted
 Swimsuit must be only one or two pieces & shall not cover the neck, extend past the shoulder, or below the ankles
 Absolutely no clasps or zippers are permitted

Category II (Wetsuit)Suits overview:
Wetsuit category
Goggles, armbands, rash guards, nose clips, ear plugs, wristwatches, and grease are also allowed

There will only be online registration for this event, no paper entries.

Entries will be accepted until August 16, 2023. There are no race day entries.

Your entry fee covers

Safety (water craft, EMTs), shirts, swim caps, awards, chip timing, post-race food & drink, and insurance are all included. There are two price increases, the first being on May 29th, 2023, and the second on July 25th, 2023.

Chip timing provided by Green Leaf Racing

Each swimmer will wear a timing chip on his or her ankle. Times will be recorded as swimmers cross the finish line. Manual backup timing will also be utilized.

For safety reasons, those not able to complete the 2.5k in 1.25 hours, the 5k in 2.5 hours or the 10k in 4 hours are advised not to enter; you will be listed in the results as DNF if you exceed these times.

 

For More Information please contact: 

The Green Leaf Racing Office at admin@greenleafracing.com or (518) 677-2768, or Race Director Chris Bowcutt at chris@greenleafracing.com. 

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