Event Description
This is a low impact easy introduction back into live racing. We will be offering a set of 4 events in this series..
This first event will be limited to 100 athletes and will be located on Shelter Island at the Pacific Rim Park, next to the boat launch ramp. From this sandy beach will be an aquathon consisting of a .25 mile swim followed by a 3 mile run consisting of two laps out to the Friendship Bell and back, an open water swim of 2.5 miles followed by a SwimRun Adventure Race.
This will be a USAT Sanctioned Aquathon
Race Definition:
Aquathon = Swim + Run
Race Features
- THIS IS A USAT SANCTIONED EVENT!
- Chip Timing
- Commemorative Tech T-Shirt
- On-Line Results
- Finisher Medal with symbol for each race in the series
- Awards top 3 in each division
Benefitting Challenged Athletes Foundation: Operation Rebound and Life Sports Foundation
New to Triathlon? Please see our Free Triathlon Clinics and How To's on our Website:
https://www.sdtriseries.com/how-to-do-a-triathlon-and-faqs/
Event details and schedule
Distance
AQUATHON (13 yrs & older)
• .25 mi (400m) swim & 3.1 mi (5K) run
Sprint Aquathon (13yrs & older): 1/4 mile Swim - 5K Run
Open Water Swim - This event is in the Bay which is considered Open Water Swimming The Red Cross Swim Safety Manual has a great section on Swimming Skills for both adults and Children, and Open Water Swimming including Triathlons. It can be found at the Following Link https://www.redcross.org/content/dam/redcross/atg/PDF_s/SwimmingWaterSafety.pdf
If you are your child need swim lessons Here are some resourses:
San Diego YMCA Swim Lessons - https://www.ymca.org/programs/swim
All distances award points for the San Diego Triathlon Series!
Pre-Race Check In will open at 6:00 a.m. on race morning
We will not give any athlete their bib number without an ID. Bring your USAT Card if you have one Please.
Friends and family members will NOT be allowed to pick up for an athlete. Sorry NO EXCEPTIONS. These events are USAT sanctioned and USAT doesn't allow anyone besides the participant to pick up race materials.
Event Timeline:
Sunday, June 6, 2021 - Race Day - Shelter Island
6:00 a.m. Registration Opens
7:30 a.m. Aquathon Start
Wetsuits- Purchase a wetsuit from our official wetsuit sponsor, XTERRA WETSUITS! Special San Diego Triathlon Series discount! Wetsuits 60% off! Check them out HERE! Use code: R-KOZ at Checkout.
Disclaimer & Refund Policy
The race course and timeline can be changed at the discretion of the race organization. All distances are approximate by GPS measurements.The race can be altered, postponed or cancelled with no refunds due to any reason including but not limited to weather, natural disturbances, police activity, acts of terrorism and threats of terrorism and other circumstanses.
Refund Policy:
Due to the number of race transfer requests and cancellations that occur in the weeks prior to a race we have the following policy that is in accordance with USAT Policy. Refunds will NOT be issued after a registration has taken place. Considerable effort goes into producing an event and funds are expended and applied in good faith based on a registration. If you would like to change your registration from one distance to another, you will be charged for the difference in price at the time of the change. If you would like to transfer your registration to another person contact our office at least 2 weeks before the race. $20 Admin fee.
