RACE DATE - MAY 8, 2021

Greenbrier State Park, Boonsboro, MD

Registration open!

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SwimRun Maryland is at Greenbrier State Park in western Maryland. Enjoy the man-made, fresh water lake and rolling terrain of the park trail system. Choose either the long course or short course distance. Both race distances are appropriate for all experience levels including first-timers. 

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WHAT IS SWIMRUN?

Take on a challenge different from anything you’ve experienced before. Traverse through a pre-marked course in nature alternating between running and swimming. Swim legs consist of open water lake swims while run legs are on fire trails and natural surfaces. Athletes typically participate as a two-person team of men, women or mixed but individual options are also available.  

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As a team, you must remain within 10-meters of each other, this is not a relay. You share the experience, the fun, the beauty and the suffering.  

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Rules permit swim aids such as hand paddles, pull buoys, even fins if you are so inclined but there are no transition areas and all gear must stay with you for the entire course so choose wisely. Some small safety gear is also required such as a water proof compression bandage and whistle.​

AGE REQUIREMENT

Must be 18 years and older to participate. Exceptions to this rule can be requested by email to racedirector@ripitevents.com. 

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RACE DISTANCES

Long Course Team & Solo Division

Run - 6 legs: 16.4 mi

Swim - 6 legs: 2.4 mi

Total distance: 18.8 mi

To view the multi-page course map, click HERE. 

To view the course cue sheet, click HERE.

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Short Course Team and Solo Division

Run - 4 legs: 7.9 mi

Swim - 4 legs: 1.6 mi

Total distance: 9.5 mi

To view the multi-page course map, click HERE. 

To view the course cue sheet, click HERE.

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REGISTRATION INFO

Long Course Race - Team Division​

• June 1 - December 31, 2020 | $200 per team 

• January 1 - March 31, 2021 | $220 per team 

• April 1 - May 5, 2021| $240 per team 

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Long Course Race - Solo Division​

• June 1 - December 31, 2020 | $100 

• January 1 - March 31, 2021 | $110

• April 1 - May 5, 2021 | $120

 

Short Course Race - Team Division​

• June 1 - December 31, 2020 | $160 per team 

• January 1 - March 31, 2021 | $180 per team 

• April 1 - May 5, 2021 | $200 per team 

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​Short Course Race - Solo Division​

• June 1 - December 31, 2020 | $80

• January 1 - March 31, 2021 | $90

• April 1 - May 5, 2021 | $100

 

There is no race day registration. For question regarding this race, please email us at racedirector@ripitevents.com.

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Each participant must be a registered member of USA Triathlon or purchase a one day membership for the day of the race.  USA Triathlon memberships will be verified in the race registration process.  One day memberships will be an additional $15 per participant and will be vended during the registration process. 

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Registration includes: ​

• Food and aid stations along the course

• Participant shirt

• Timing and results

• Post-race recovery food at race finish line 

• Participant number race jersey

• Participant swim cap

• Prizes for the top 3 finishers in each class

LOCATION

Greenbrier State Park, 21843 National Pike, Boonsboro, MD 21713

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RACE TIMELINE (subject to change)

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Friday, May 7, 2021

5:00 -7:00 PM - Optional Athlete Check-In 

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Saturday, May 8, 2021

6:00 AM - Athlete Check and Gear Check Opens

7:30 AM - Mandatory Pre-Race Athlete Meeting

8:00 AM – Race start

11:15 AM - Short Course Solo and Team awards ceremony

12:00 PM - All Long Course Teams must be thru Swim 4

1:15 PM - All Long Course Teams must be thru Swim 5

1:30 PM - Long Course award ceremony

2:30 PM - All participants must finish race

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All registered participants, MUST check in on Friday on Saturday morning. 

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Per USAT rules, each participant MUST attend in person. If you do not check in during the designated check-in times in person, you will not be able to participate in the event.

 

All participants must bring the following to packet pickup:

• Photo ID

• USAT membership card to show proof of annual membership unless you purchased a one-day USAT event insurance at the time you registered for the event.

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MANDATORY PRE-RACE MEETING

Race Day at 7:30 AM - The mandatory pre-race course talk will cover important information about the race and include a question and answer segment. ​​All teams are required to attend this meeting. ​

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MANDATORY RACE GEAR

All athletes MUST carry the following gear on their person at all times. These items will need to be shown to race management at the gear check in station prior to the start of the race. To learn more about gear used for swimrun, view the gear guide HERE. 

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• Whistle

• Pressure Bandage - available for purchase HERE.

• Swim Cap (to be provided by race)

• Orange Swim Buoy

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OPTIONAL RACE GEAR

Participants may use the following optional gear. The below equipment is available for purchase HERE. 

• Pull Buoy

• Teether (for teams)

• Wetsuit

• Paddles

• Calf Sleeves

• Compression Socks

 

ATHLETE GUIDE

The athlete guide, which contains all information about this event, will be published approximately two-weeks prior to race day. Below is a link to the 2019 Athlete Guide for reference. Note that items may change for the 2021 race. 

AWARDS  

The award ceremony will be located near the finish area. Awards will be given to participants who earn 1st through 3rd place in the following divisions: All Male Team, All Female Team, Mixed Gender Team, Male Solo and Female Solo.

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NEARBY HOTEL

Ramada Plaza- Bowman Hospitality

1718 Underpass way , Hagerstown MD 21740

301-797-2500

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VOLUNTEER

We are always looking for volunteers who want to be part of the team. We have opportunities as kayakers, lifeguards, boat drivers, aid station minders and finish line staff. Our volunteers get great soft cotton shirts that you will want to wear along with snacks and post-race beverages to keep you comfortable. Volunteer sign up will be available one month from race day. 

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PARTICIPANT SHIRT & FIINISHER MEDAL

Participants will receive the shirt size they selected at online registration. We will purchase extra participant shirts to those who wish to exchange their shirt for a different size. ALL PARTICIPANTS WHO REGISTER BY 11:59PM, APRIL 22 ARE GUARANTEED A T-SHIRT!  Athletes will receive a finisher medal at the finish line.