A top drawer Inner City endurance swim event that offers distances from 1.5-20km. Relay Teams & Solos welcome!
Saturday 5th July
Dock 9, Salford Quays
**Wetsuit's / Skins Welcome**
The MCUK SWIM CHALLENGE is made for people who are in love with endurance sport! If you want to experience open water marathon swimming then our great venue, friendly atmosphere and keen competition is guaranteed to provide an unmissable 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. 10km: £65. 5km: £55. 1.5km: £45
1.5km Jnr (10-15yrs): £15
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)
Timings:
- 15km; Registration 7.15-7.45am, Start 8.00am
- 10km, Reg 8.45-9.15am, Start 9.30am
- 5km, Reg 10.15-10.45am, Start 11.00am
- 1.5km, Reg 10.45-11.15, Start 11.30am
- CUT OFF TIMES (all swimmers); 3.30pm
BRIEFINGS
: 10 minutes before each swim on Dockside
Swim Starts:
There will be 'deep water' starts for all swimmers who will be required to stay in the water for the duration of their event.
Chip Timing
15km, 10km swimmers (in-water)
There will be an 'in-water' timing system where swimmers will be required to touch a timing pad at the end of each of their 1km swim lap. i.e. 15km swimmers will pass this point 15 times etc. Chip attached to LEFT WRIST outside of wetsuit.
5km, 1.5km swimmers (on exit ramp)
You will leave the water at the end of your swim and pass over the timing mat at the top of the ramp to receive your times. You DO NOT NEED to touch the in-water timing pad. Attach your timing chip to your ANKLE outside of wetsuit
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 15-18c 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 settle your breathing pre-swim before race start.
In-Water Feeding (15/10km swimmers)
The 15km & 10km swimmers will be provided with an in-water feed station. There will be NO feed station provided for 5km & 1.5km swimmers.
The 15km/10km feed station will be on the right hand side of the Dock and accessible from the water. At no point - unless in an emergency -will swimmers be permitted to leave the water. If this happens swimmers will be be withdrawn from the race. If you are bringing a plus one to feed you that's great too. Swimmers will choose their own feed times and provide their own choices of food.
Car Parking:
Plentiful parking is available in Quayside car park next to the venue (M50 3AH). £1ph.
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:
Acclimatise by swimming in some open water sessions prior to the event.
Enjoy an energy laden breakfast.
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
