Medford SwimFest #1

Medford SwimFest #1

Welcome to our first Medford SwimFest presented by French Creek Racing! SwimFest event features our 800m, 1600m, and 2400m swim races, plus, a SwimRun (1600m Swim, 5K run).

SwimFest Schedule:

• Thursday at Noon - Medford Triathlon Camp begins.
• Thursday at midnight - Online registration for SwimFest closes
• Sunday 9AM - 800m Swim Start
• Sunday 9:45AM - 1600m Swim Start // SwimRun Start
• Sunday 11AM - 2400m Swim Start
• Sunday 12PM - Awards ceremony

Swim Course:

The swim course will be an 800 meter course. Click HERE for the Course Map.

• 800 meter race: complete one lap
• 1600 meter race: complete two laps
• SwimRun - 2 laps of swim course, 1 lap of 5K run course.
• 2400 meter race: complete three laps

Participants will not get out of the water in between laps. Participants will get out of the water only after their last lap of the swim and finish on land. See course map for more details.

Start:

The first race will be the 800 meter event. The second race is the 1600 meter swim, concurrent with the SwimRun. The third and final swim will be 2400 meters. Each race will begin as scheduled, however swimmers who have not completed their event before the next race begins will be allowed to finish and will not be pulled from the water. This will be an in water start, wave format.

You can combine events! You are eligible for awards for each individual event you compete in but will only get one swag bag. All three events combined is a total of 4,800 meters (3 miles). Each race will be allowed a 10 minute warm up near the start area.

Timing:

This event will be professionally chip timed! We will be providing race day results on our race page after you finish your race. We will also provide a web link to results that you can share with your family and friends so they can follow your race on their web devices.

Course Support:

We will have water at the finish line. We will also have food items at the finish line for volunteers and participants only.

Event Rules:

• All must wear the provided swim cap with bib # written on the cap.
• Wetsuits will be allowed if water temps are below 78.0 degrees. Wetsuits are recommended during April since water temperatures are usually in the 60’s.
• Fins are not permitted.
• Athletes that do not complete the course must visit race officials at the finish line to check in and return their timing chip.
• If you do not complete your event before the next race starts you will be allowed to finish and will not be pulled from the water.

Custom overall and age group awards will be given to the top 3 M/F in each classification - overall and 10 year age increments. Register today for 1, multiple, or up to 3 races, and stick around to see all the fun that SwimFest offers! We will need approximately 10-12 volunteers (kayakers, lifeguards, and other helpers). Register Here to VOLUNTEER, or contact [email protected] if you have any questions. We will follow the USAT Wetsuit rule of 78º temperature threshold. Water temperature is likely to be below 78º at this time of year, and therefore will most likely be wetsuit legal. When you arrive, check in at our table, take a swim cap, and have your number marked. New Wave Swim Buoys may be worn by racers (your choice of color). Want to join us for more than just the day?!? JOIN US FOR A LONG WEEKEND OF TRIATHLON TRAINING AT TRI CAMP 4/23-4/26!

Refund Policy:

NO REFUNDS will be issued. If requested at least 14 days in advance, we will be able to transfer your funds to a different race event. A nominal fee shall apply.