Race Information
Sunday, JULY 28th, 2024
Schedule
Saturday, July 27, 2024
3:00-4:00pm Package pick-up and gear check, Terwillegar Park
4:00-4:30pm Pre-race meeting, Terwillegar Park
Sunday, July 28th, 2024
7:00am Standard race start, Terwillegar Park
8:00am Sprint race start, Terwillegar Park
12:00pm Awards, Terwillegar Park
Parking at Terwillegar Park is limited. If at all possible, please car pool with your teammate!
STANDARD RAce course
The standard race consists of 6 run segments and 5 swim segments totaling roughly 6km of swimming and 17km of running. The swims will take place in the North Saskatchewan River, and will all be conducted in a downriver direction. This is not to say that the swim should be taken lightly. Participants will need to be prepared for variable conditions in water depth and flow rates. Swim exits will be marked by large yellow tear drop flags attached to the shoreline. The run segments will take place on a variety of paved, unpaved, and single track paths within the Edmonton River Valley. The run course will be marked with flagging tape and directional signage to aid in course navigation.
The race course is an open course and participants should expect the general public to be out on the course. Terwillegar Park is an off leash park and care should be taken when approaching animals. There are 3 street crossings that occur during run segment 4, and one street crossing on segment 5. The crossings are at crosswalks and on quiet streets, but please take care and give traffic right of way.
Approximate segment distances:
Run 1- 2.5km
Swim 1- 2.5km
Run 2- 2.8km
Swim 2- 0.8km
Run 3- 3.3km
Swim 3- 0.6km
Run 4- 2.9km
Swim 4- 2.0km
Run 5- 5.1km
Swim 5- 0.5km
Run 6- 0.9km
STANDARD MAP
Sprint RAce course
The sprint race consists of 3 run segments and 2 swim segments totaling 1.3km of downriver swimming and 10.3km of running. The swims will take place in the North Saskatchewan River, and will all be conducted in a downriver direction. This is not to say that the swim should be taken lightly. Participants will need to be prepared for variable conditions in water depth and flow rates. Swim exits will be marked by large yellow tear drop flags attached to the shoreline. The run segments will take place on a variety of paved, unpaved, and single track paths within the Edmonton River Valley. The run course will be marked with flagging tape and directional signage to aid in course navigation.
The race course is an open course and participants should expect the general public to be out on the course. Terwillegar Park is an off leash park and care should be taken when approaching animals.
Approximate segment distances:
Run 1- 3.5km
Swim 1- 0.8km
Run 2- 5.9km
Swim 2- 0.5km
Run 3- 0.9km
Sprint MAP
Rules
Contravention of any of the rules below may result in penalty or disqualification
General
Participants must provide proof of identification at race registration
Participants will respect the other participants, the organisation, the spectators, and the general public.
SwimRun is a clean sport, and we do not accept the use of illegal substances as outlined by WADA.
Participants are obliged to help another racer who is in distress.
Race Course
Participants must follow the race course as marked.
Teams must complete all segments while remaining within 10 meters of their partners at all times.
There is to be absolutely no littering at any point. Please discard any trash at the aid stations ONLY in the litter bins provided.
There will be 4 aid stations on course that will provide food, water, and electrolytes. To be environmentally responsible, there will be no cups provided for water or electrolytes, so please carry a water bottle / flask with you.
Equipment
All equipment that participants start with MUST accompany them from start to finish.
All participants must have:
a whistle
solo athletes must carry an inflatable buoy
In water temperatures below 16 degrees Celcius, neoprene wetsuits will be REQUIRED. In water temperatures above 22 degrees Celcius, wetsuits will not be permitted.
The race will provide:
Race pinneys to be worn at all times
Swim caps to be worn during the swim portions
A map of the race course
Recommended Equipment
Goggles
Tether
Collapsible water bladder or cup
Participants may use any extra equipment they may choose, except
Flotation equipment that is bigger than 100cm x 60cm
Fins with a blade longer than 15cm
RESULTS, CATEGORIES AND AWARDS
Results will be posted for each of the following categories:
Women, Men, and Mixed 36-60 years (cumulative age)
Women, Men, and Mixed 60-79 years
Women, Men, and Mixed 80-99 years
Women, Men, and Mixed 100-119 years
Women, Men, and Mixed 120+ years
Women and Men Solo
Awards will be given for the top finishers in each of Women's team, Men's team, Mixed team, Women's solo, and Men's solo.
FEES
Standard Team- $200 (After July 2nd, $225)
Standard Solo- $150 (After July 2nd, $175)
Sprint Team- $150 (After July 2nd, $175)
Sprint Solo- $100 (After July 2nd, $125)
Registration closes 11:59pm on July 24, 2024
Refund/Deferral Policy: Refunds will be issued up to July 2nd, 2024, minus a $10 processing fee. July 3rd or later, a deferral to 2025 will be granted.
AcknoWledgement
SwimRun Edmonton acknowledges that it uses lands of the Treaty 6 territory, the traditional lands of First Nations and Métis people.
Edmonton is and has been home to a diverse range of Indigenous nations and peoples, including the Cree, Blackfoot, Métis, Nakota Sioux, Iroquois, Dene, Ojibway / Saulteaux / Anishinaabe, Tsuutʼina, Inuit, and many others.
Since time immemorial, Edmonton has been a meeting place for a diverse range of Indigenous peoples, who have enriched this land with their histories, languages, and cultures. Non-Indigenous people have benefitted from the presence of Indigenous nations and people on this land through their generosity, hospitality, and knowledge.
SwimRun Edmonton is a proud supporter of Tree Canada. 2 trees will be planted for each race registrant. To learn more about Tree Canada, follow the link below!
