| Date: | 07/18/2009 (Saturday) |
| Distance: | Swim 1.5 K / Run 5 K |
| Check In: | | 6:15 - 7:00 AM - Hudson River Park at Clinton Cove (Pier 96), 56th Street. Photo ID Required. | |
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| Start: | | 8:00 AM | Riverside Park - Kayak Dock at W. 72nd Street | (show) (hide) Directions to Start: | Note that check-in for the race is located at Pier 96 on 55th Street. Pre-race meeting and race start is at W. 72nd Street Kayak Dock.
Directions to Check-in:
By Subway:
Columbus Circle 8th Ave/Broadway 1/B/D/A
50th Street/8th Avenue - C/E
By Bus:
The closest public transportation to this area is the cross-town buses (M50, M57) and the NY Waterway Ferry (38th Street). The M50 and M57 travel cross town (50th and 57th Streets respectively). The M50 travels west to Pier 83 at 43rd Street. The M57 reaches 57th and West End Avenue.
Directions to Start:
By Car:
Exit Westside Highway (Henry Hudson Parkway/Route 9A South) at the 79th Street Boat Basin. Drive east to Riverside Park and its vicinity to park car. Proceed south to 72nd Street and Riverside Drive. Follow "On Foot" directions below.
By Subway:
Take the 1 local to 79th Street and Broadway. Walk west two blocks to Riverside Drive. Proceed south to 72nd Street and Riverside Drive. Follow "On Foot" directions below.
By Bus:
M5 to 72nd Street and Riverside Drive. M104 to 72nd Street and Broadway, walk west two blocks to Riverside Drive. M79 cross-town to 79th Street and Riverside Drive, south to 72nd Street and Riverside Drive. Follow "On Foot" directions below.
On Foot:
From 72nd Street and Riverside Drive, proceed west towards traffic circle. Follow path under Westside Highway to Hudson River waterfront recreation path.
Please allow ample time to arrive at race check-in/start. Note that weekend disruptions to subway service are possible. Check www.mta.info for service advisories that may affect your trip. |
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| Finish: | | Pier 96, Hudson River Park @ W 56th St. | (show) (hide) Directions to Finish: | | See "Directions to Start." |
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| Time Limit: | Swim: 1 hour.
Finish: 2 hours.
Race time limit of 2 hours. |
| Field Size: | Maximum field of 300 (0 Currently Enrolled - Enrollment Closed) |
| Fees: | Solo
$70 February 19, 2009 (1:00PM)
$80 February 20 - April 30, 2009
$90 May 1 - July 6, 2009
$95 July 7 - July 16, 2009
Entries open on February 19, 2009
and close (unless full prior) on July 16, 2009 at 7:35 AM |
| Awards: | Awards will be presented sometime after the run course officially closes.
3 - Overall (Male and Female)
3 - 15-19 (Male and Female)
3 - 20-29 (Male and Female)
3 - 30-39 (Male and Female)
3 - 40-49 (Male and Female)
3 - 50-59 (Male and Female)
3 - 60-over (Male and Female)
Medals for all participants. |
| Age Requirement: | 15 years and over (younger swimmers may be accepted based on swimming experience). |
| Experience Requirement: | Safety concerns require us to ensure that every participant in a NYC Swim swim event has adequate swim experience; thus we have set certain qualifying standards for participation in each of our events. You may register for a NYC Swim event even if you have not completed a qualifying swim, and your enrollment will be approved upon verification of your qualifying swim details. The experience requirement for participating in the Aquathlon: Stars & Stripes is as follows:
The completion of any
NYC Swim open water swim or Aquathlon
since January 1, 2007
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Any DOCUMENTED Sprint Triathlon with a
timed 750-meter (.47-mile) or longer open water swim since January 1, 2007 [How to upload your results]
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Pool certification in a manner consistent with the sample template, which can be accessed on your user profile swimmer page, documenting the completion of a continuous 1-mile pool swim (1650 yards/1500 meters) in 45 minutes or better since January 1, 2009. Swim must take place in a traditional swimming pool; "Endless Pool" swims are not acceptable for qualification purposes. [How to upload pool certification]
All pool certifications and qualifying swim information must be received by NYC Swim at least 14 days prior to the date of the race (no later than July 4, 2009). Swimmers who enroll after July 4th must submit their qualification information to NYC Swim within 24 hours of enrollment. Participants' qualifications will not be accepted, reviewed or approved on race day. |
| Predicted Water Conditions: | Approximately 70 to 75 degrees. Swimmers wearing wetsuits/non-traditional swim attire will not be eligible for awards in this year's race. The full wetsuit policy can be viewed here.
There can be a substantial amount of chop in the water from wind & tide action. The waterways are salt-water and there is shipping traffic. There may be random jetsam & flotsam in the waterways. For additional information on swimming and water quality in the Hudson River, please see our FAQ page. |
| Previous Year's Water Temp: | 74.30 °F (23.5 °C) on 07/18/2008
71.60 °F (22 °C) on 07/18/2007
70.88 °F (21.6 °C) on 07/18/2006
73.76 °F (23.2 °C) on 07/18/2005
Not Available on 07/18/2004 |
