| Date: | 08/17/2002 (Saturday) |
| Distance: | 2.8 M |
| Check In: | | 8:45 AM (79th Street Boat Basin) | |
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| Start: | | 9:30 AM | Riverside Park/Hudson River Park | (show) (hide) Directions to Start: | | Directions to the Race Start:
By Car: Exit Westside Highway (Henry Hudson Parkway, Route 9A South) at 79th Street Boat Basin. Drive east to Riverside Park to park car and follow signs to Rotunda.
By Subway: Take the (1&9) local to 79th Street and Broadway. Walk west two blocks to Riverside Drive and follow signs to Rotunda
By Bus: M5 to 79th Street and Riverside Drive. Walk west to Rotunda.
M104 to 79th Street and Broadway. Walk west two blocks to Riverside Drive and follow signs to Rotunda.
M17 cross-town to 79th Street and Riverside Drive. Walk west to Rotunda.
On Foot: Walk to 79th Street and Riverside Drive. Proceed west towards traffic circle and follow signs to Rotunda. |
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| Finish: | | Hudson River Park, Pier 62 at 23rd Street | (show) (hide) Directions to Finish: | | Directions to the Race Finish:
By Public Transportation: The M23 bus crosses Manhattan on West 23rd Street and stops directly in front of the northern entrance to Hudson River Park at Chelsea Piers. The M14 bus crosses Manhattan on 14th Street and stops at 16th Street in front of the southern entrance to Hudson River Park at Chelsea Piers. The M23 and M14 buses connect with all of Manhattan's north-south bus routes and subway lines.
N, R - Fifth Avenue
F, PATH - Sixth Avenue
1, 9 - Seventh Avenue
C, E - Eighth Avenue
By Pedestrian Access: Traffic lights and crosswalks guide pedestrians, skaters and cyclists safely across the West Side Highway at 22nd, 20th and 18th Streets. Hudson River Park at Chelsea Piers is also accessible from the Hudson River Park bikeway/walkway that parallels the Hudson River. Motorized, on-site "people movers" shuttle visitors between piers within the Complex. Bike racks are located throughout Hudson River Park at Chelsea Piers.
Parking: Cars will enter Hudson River Park at Chelsea Piers from the Hudson River Boulevard at approximately 23rd Street. There will be a "Chelsea Piers Only" access road exiting from the southbound lane of the highway. Traffic will be one-way only along the East Roadway, with three (3) staggered parking booths at both the entrance and exit to the Hudson River Park at Chelsea Piers.
By Car from New Jersey:
Lincoln Tunnel and George Washington Bridge: Follow signs for West Side Highway (Henry Hudson Parkway) South to West 23rd Street. At West 23rd Street, turn right at the traffic light into the Hudson River Park at Chelsea Piers.
Holland Tunnel: Follow signs for West Street (West Side Highway) North to West 23rd Street. At West 23rd Street, turn left at the traffic light into the Hudson River Park at Chelsea Piers. |
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| Time Limit: | Two Hours |
| Field Size: | Maximum field of 200 |
| Fees: | $55, $70 after May 19, $75 after July 8, $85 after August 2, $95 after August 16 |
| Age Requirement: | 15 years and over |
| Experience Requirement: | To participate as an Experienced Swimmer, you will need to have completed a 1500 meter (1 Mile) swim or longer in OPEN WATER at a pace of 50 minutes per mile or under in the last three years to qualify. You will be required to also fax copy of results to 212-784-6850, thank you.
A Non-Experienced Swimmer will have to complete a continuous 2 mile POOL SWIM in 1 hour and 30 miuntes or better. Must fax copy of verification letter to 212-784-6850, on Pool/Club letterhead stating date, time completed, witnessing lifeguard's name and phone #. |
| Predicted Water Conditions: | Approximately 76 degrees. There can be a substantial amount of chop in the water from wind & tide action. The waterways are saltwater and there is shipping traffic. There may be random jetsam & flotsam in the waterways. |
| Previous Year's Water Temp: | Not Available on 08/17/2001
Not Available on 08/17/2000
Not Available on 08/17/1999
Not Available on 08/17/1998
Not Available on 08/17/1997 |
