Medford SwimFest #2

Welcome to our second Medford SwimFest presented by French Creek Racing! SwimFest event features our 800m, 1600m, and 2400m swim races SwimFest Schedule: Thursday at midnight - Online registration for SwimFest closes Saturday 8AM - 800m Swim Start Saturday 8:45AM - 1600m Swim Start Saturday 9:45AM - 2400m Swim Start Saturday 11AM - 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 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. 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. Fins are not permitted. Athletes that do not complete the course must visit race of