Medford SwimFest #3

Medford SwimFest #3 Race Information

<p>Welcome to our third Medford SwimFest presented by French Creek Racing!</p> <h5><span style="color:#000000"><b>SwimFest event features our 800m and 1600m swim races</b></span></h5> <h5>SwimFest Schedule:<br />Monday at midnight - Online registration for SwimFest closes<br />Wednesday 6:15PM - 1600m Swim Start<br />Wednesday 7:15PM - 800m Swim Start<br /><br /></h5> <p><strong>Swim Course: </strong>The swim course will be an 800 meter course. Click <a href="https://ridewithgps.com/routes/53080891" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">HERE</a> for the Course Map.</p> <p>800 meter race: complete one lap<br />1600 meter race: complete two laps<br /><br /></p> <p>Participants will not get out of the water in between laps. Participants will get out of the water only after their final lap of the swim and finish on land. See course map for more details.</p> <p><br /><strong>Start:</strong> The first race will be the 1600 meter event.  The second race is the 800 meter swim.  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. Each race will be allowed a 10 minute warm up near the start area.</p> <p><strong>Timing:</strong> 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.</p> <p><strong>Course Support</strong>: We will have water at the finish line. We will also have food items at the finish line for volunteers and participants only.</p> <p><strong>Event Rules:</strong> 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 officials at the finish line to check in and return their timing chip. If you do not complete your event before the next race starts you will be allowed to finish and will not be pulled from the water.</p> <p> </p> <p>Custom overall and age group awards will be given to the top 3 M/F in each classification - overall and 10 year age increments.</p> <p>We will need approximately 10-12 volunteers (kayakers, lifeguards, and other helpers).  <a href="http://www.frenchcreekracing.com/volunteer" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Register Here</a> to VOLUNTEER, or contact erin&#64;frenchcreekracing.com if you have any questions.</p> <p>When you arrive, check in at our table, take a swim cap, and have your number marked.  New Wave Swim Buoys may be worn by racers (your choice of color).</p> <p> </p> <p><b>Refund Policy</b>: NO REFUNDS will be issued. If requested at least 14 days in advance, we will be able to transfer your funds to a different race event.  A nominal fee shall apply.</p>