Status: 2012 registration now open!
Event: Swim Fest at Fort Ritchie Register at imATHLETE
Time: 8:00am
Date: Sunday- May 27, 2012 
Place: Fort Ritchie- Cascade, MD
Type: Open water swim competition Course Map
Distance: 750 Meters
1500 Meters Directions
2250 Meters
Participant List
Will be updated 5-20-12 Part. Guide
Will be updated 5-20-12 Swim Waves
We are very excited to offer this event at Fort Ritchie. This is going to be a great event with incrediable spectator views. This is a great venue for multisport racing and also hosts the Fort Ritchie Duathlon and Fort Ritchie Triathlon.
This event is designed to get you ready for the triathlon season or prepare you for other swim events, such as the Bay Bridge Swim.
DESCRIPTION: Events: The first race will be the 750 meter event. The second race is the 1500 meter swim. The third and final swim will be 2250 meters. Each race will be completed before the next race begins. This will be an in water start, wave format. You can combine events! You are eligable for awards for each individual event you compete in but will only get one swag bag. All three events combined is a total of 4,500 meters (2.8 miles). Each race will be allowed a 10 minute warmup near the start area.
This Swim competition has three distances (plus options to combine events for longer distance). Event takes place at Lake Royer, at Fort Ritchie in Cascade, MD.....just 20 minutes from Frederick, MD and Hagerstown, MD, and 90 minutes from Baltimore and DC. Fort Ritchie is a private residential and comercial community. The property is a beautiful venue for multisport racing and will also host the Fort Ritchie Duathlon in May and the Fort Ritchie Triathlon in August.
Water temp is usually between 65 and 72 degrees. Wetsuits will be allowed with water temps below 80 degrees.
Race Limit: 450 participants, combined
Swim Course: The swim course will be in Lake Royer and will be a 750 meter course. The 750 meter race will complete one lap. The 1500 meter race will complete two laps. The 2250 meter race will do three laps. Competitors will exit the water after each lap and will run along the beach and then down a pier and jump back into the water off the pier to start their next lap.
Timing: This event is chip timed! We will be providing race day results as well as split times for the multi-lap events that will be posted same day as the event.
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GIVING:
The Fort Ritchie Triathlon will help support the Fort Ritchie Community Center. The Non-Profit Center strives to create and provide healthy lifestyle and leisure activities, foster community traditions, and promote cultural development through the arts, education, sports, technology, and natural resources to enhance the quality of life for the residents and users of Fort Ritchie and surrounding communities.
www.fortritchiecommunitycenter.org/
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PRICING:
There are no additional sanction charges for this race.
All entries get a logo commemorative large towel and swim cap. We will also provide water, sport drink and post race food. Only swag bag per person (even those doing more than one event).
Early Registration- 1st 25 entries
750 Meter: $35.00
1500 Meter: $35.00
2250 Meter: $35.00
Combine 2 Events: $50.00
Combine All 3 Events: $65.00
Beginning after the 1st 25 entries
750 Meter: $40.00
1500 Meter: $40.00
2250 Meter: $40.00
Combine 2 Events: $55.00
Combine All 3 Events: $70.00
Late Registration- after April 15
750 Meter: $50.00
1500 Meter: $50.00
2250 Meter: $50.00
Combine 2 Events: $65.00
Combine All 3 Events: $80.00
There are no refunds for this race. If you are unable to race you can automatically cancel your registration on imATHLETE.com and receive a coupon to use towards another Racine MutliSports race within 12 months. The coupon value is determined below.
Coupon rules:
-Races not sold out, you will recieve a 75% coupon credit until 7 days prior to the event.
-Races sold out or within 7 days of the event, there is no coupon offer for cancelations.
-Coupons do not cover any registration fees that are higher than the value of the coupon.
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AWARD CATEGORIES:
The award categories are the same for the each event: 750 Meter, 1500 Meter and 2250 Meter.
Overall Male and Female (3 deep)
Age Groups: 16 and under, 17-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70+ (2 deep) *we will expand awards as the race grows.
Participants doing the combined swims are eligable for awards for each individual event they swim.
Awards will be handed out at the awards ceremony following the race. No award will be mailed automatically. For a fee of $10 we will mail your medal or award upon your request.
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SCHEDULE:
Race Site:
Fort Ritchie Community Center
14421 Lake Royer Drive
Cascade, MD 21719
Saturday: TBD Packet Pickup/Registration
Sunday: 6 - 7:30AM Packet Pickup/Registration
7:30AM Pre-Race Meeting
7:45AM 750 Warm Up
7:55AM 750 Line up at Start
8:00AM 750 Meter Race begins
8:30AM 1500 Warm Up
8:40AM 1500 Line up at Start
8:45AM 1500 Meter Race begins
9:30AM 2250 Warm Up
9:40AM 2250 Line up at Start
9:45 AM 2250 Meter Race begins
11:30AM (approx.) Awards Ceremony
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EVENT RULES:
All must wear the provided swim cap with bib # written on the cap. Wetsuits will be allowed if water temps are below 80 degrees. Wesuits are recommended during May since water temperatures are usually in the 60's. Fins are not permitted. Athletes that do not complete the course must visit race officals at the finish line to check in and return their timing chip.
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LODGING:
Camping at the race site.....no cost
Hotels:
Thurmont, MD about 15 minutes from the race site
Hagerstown, MD about 20 minutes from the race site
Waynesboro, PA about 10 minutes from the race site
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VOLUNTEERS:
Want to have some fun and get a t-shirt? Become a volunteer for this event! As with all multi-sport events the volunteers are a critical part to make the race enjoyable for the athletes. Please contact us at kcracine@myactv.net if you are available to help us with this event.
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RESULTS:
Posted after the event HERE
Previous Winners
750 Meter Male Female
2012
1500 Meter Male Female
2012
2250 Meter Male Female
2012
Course Record Holders:
750 Meter Male Female
1500 Meter Male Female
2250 Meter Male Female
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RACE PHOTOS:
We are excited to announce that Hypnotic Imagery will be photographing this event. Details will be provided soon after the event on the link to use to find your photos.
