A top drawer Inner City endurance swim that offers distances from 1.5-15km. Skins, suits welcome!
Saturday 3rd July
Dock 9, Salford Quays
**Wetsuit's / Skins Welcome**
The MCUK SWIM CHALLENGE is made for people who are in love with endurance swimming! If you want to experience open water marathon swimming at its finest then our great venue, friendly atmosphere and keen competition is guaranteed to provide a memorable experience. Its an opportunity to push yourself to your limits - mentally and physically - within the safe confines of Dock 9 and supported by an expert water safety team. What's not to love!
Make a family day of it too and enjoy all the facilities that the booming MediaCityUK area has to offer.
Entry*
15km: £75.00. 10km (Solo): £65.00. 10km (Team). 5km: £55.00. 1.5km: £45.00 1.5km Junior*: £15.00
*Booking fee added on entry
Distances: 1.5km*, 5km, 10km, 15km
*Open to competent 10-15yrs
Trophies / Prizes:
Champ Skin Swimmer (F/M) & Champ Wetsuit Swimmer (F/M). All distances.
Jnr 1 & 3 mile (10-15yrs): Champ Swimmer, wetsuit or skin (F/M)
Champ 10km (Team)
Timings:
- 15km & 10km, Registration 7.15-7.45am, Start 8.00am
- 5km, Reg 10.15-10.45am, Start 11.00am
- 1.5km, Reg 10.45-11.15, Start 11.30am
- CUT OFF TIMES (all swimmers); 3.00pm
BRIEFINGS : 10 minutes before each swim on Dockside
Registration will be at the venue on Dockside
Swim Starts
There will be deep water starts for all swimmers who will be in the water for the duration of their swim.
Chip Timing - 15km, 10km & 5km swimmers:- Firmly attach your timing chip on either wrist outside of your wetsuit, if wearing one. During your swim you will swim past a timing gantry after each lap and will need to touch your chip to the timing pad on the gantry to record each of your lap times.
1.5km swimmers:- Firmly attach your timing chip around your ankle, you DO NOT need to go through the gantry you will stay on the course until you complete
You cannot leave the water at any point, unless in an emergency or withdrawal. This will result in disqualification.
Swim Courses
15 x 1km CLOCKWISE laps (15km), 10 for the 10km, 5 for the 5km and 1 x 1km lap plus 500m lap for the 1.5km.
Water Temperature:
Expected to be a warm 19-20c so carefully consider your ability to swim in this temperature for the length of time you expect to swim. Wear a wetsuit if you are not fully acclimatised and always err on the side of caution. You will have a few minutes in the water to warm up and settle your breathing before the swim starts.
A Bagstore & changing area is available at the venue.
Water Feeding (in water)
Swimmers will be provided with a feeding area on the steps near the timing gantry accessible from the water. If you are bringing a plus one to feed you that's great too. Swimmers choose their own feed times and provide their own food.
**Feeds can be left on the right side of the dock - please put them in a sturdy container NO bags that can blow away. Be aware empty bottles will blow over and end up in the dock as will litter. So please consider this.
Car Parking:
Available in Quayside next to the swim venue. It can be pre-paid through Your Parking Space (Location ID: 12200). Rates as follows: 0-2 hours £2.30, 2-4 hours £4.50, 4-6 hours £8.00, 6-12 hours £16.00
Coloured bands are provided to 15km & 10km swimmers.
5km & 1.5km swimmers will need to provide their own BRIGHT COLOURED caps.
Towfloats are optional (all distances)
Social Media:
To view or share your memorable event photo's and messages join our bustling Uswim Openwater facebook group or check out our twittering #UswimOpenwater
Live Timing Link & Results:
There will be live updates and race results by TimeMyRace throughout the swim.
Swim Tips:
1) Acclimatise by swimming in some open water sessions prior to the event. 2) Enjoy an energy laden breakfast.
3) If you usually carry an inhaler label it with your name and leave at registration if you are not already carrying it on your swim.
What you said..
"Many thanks for the MediaCityUK swims last Saturday. Gave me the opportunity to try my first 5km swim in a well organised, friendly event which I really enjoyed." Phil