Fast & Furious 5K

Welcome to the Fast & Furious 5K swim, presented by French Creek Racing! New this year: 1.5 mile and 1K options. All swims will start at 1400 S. Trooper Rd., Norristown, PA. Swimmers must provide their own transportation (or walk/run) back to the starting area. Transportation can be provided for an additional fee . All swims will pass through the narrow straits of the locally legendary Catfish Dam. All swimmers MUST either have their own kayaker, OR wear a New Wave Swim Buoy. Swimmers may drop 1 (one) small bag at the starting line with their own clothing, towels, hydration, and snacks. It is recommended to drop warm clothing as needed. Events: 1) 1K Fun Swim will pass through the Catfish Dam and finish at 93 W. Indian Lane in Port Indian. This will be an UNTIMED (or self-timed) event, and awards will not be given. 2) 1.5 mile swim will be all downstream, finishing at 1 E. Indian Lane in Port Indian. 3) SwimRun will be a 1.5 mile swim, exiting at 1 E. Indian lane, followed by a 1.5 mile run back to the starting line. 4) 5K Swim will start off going 3/4 mile upstream with the remainder of the swim going downstream to finish at 1 E. Indian Lane Parking and directions: Use the GPS address - 1400 S. Trooper Rd., Norristown, PA 19403. There is plenty of space available in this parking lot! Absolutely no parking in front of the launch area. From the lot, walk south (away from the Schuylkill River Trail) down the asphalt path toward the river. After you cross the road, make a left and walk downstream (east) for about 200 yards until you'll see our launch area on your right. Schedule: Thursday 4/30 at midnight - Online registration closes. Saturday 5/2 9:30AM - 5K swimmers start from 1400 S. Trooper Rd. Saturday 5/2 9:35AM - 1.5 mile swimmers and SwimRunners start from 1400 S. Trooper Rd. Saturday 5/2 9:40AM - 1K swimmers start from 1400 S. Trooper Rd. Saturday 5/2 12:00PM - Finish time cutoff Saturday 5/3 12:45PM - Awards ceremony at 1400 S. Trooper Rd. There are n