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Stars & Stripes: Aquathlon and Swim

Just in time for triathlon season and the weekend before the extremely popular NYC Triathlon, here's a chance to practice open water swimming and race transitions. This fun and challenging multi-sport event combines a 1.5-km swim in the Hudson River and a flat, fast, scenic 5-km run in Hudson River Park and Riverside Park. Don't run? Check out the swim-only Tune Up on the same day or help out as a volunteer. Everyone is invited to an informal, pay-as-you-go meal afterward at the 70th Street Pier Plaza.

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Date:07/10/2010 (Saturday) 
Distance:Swim 1.5 K / Run 5 K 
Start:
10:15 AM Riverside Park - Kayak Dock at W. 72nd Street 
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Directions to Start:
Finish:
Run: Riverside Park South, Pier I at W. 70th St.Swim: Pier 96, Hudson River Park @ W 56th St. 
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Directions to Finish:
Time Limit:Swim: 1 hour.
Finish: 2 hours.
Race time limit of 2 hours. 
Field Size:300 (0 Currently Enrolled - Enrollment Closed) 
Fees:$65 November 1, 2009 (12:02 AM - 6:00 AM EST) - Special NYC Tri Enrollment Opening Rate
$70 December 15 – December 25, 2009
$80 December 26, 2009 – January 31, 2010
$90 February 1 – June 30, 2010
$95 July 1 – July 4, 2010
$105 July 5 – July 8, 2010

Entries open on November 1, 2009 from 12:02 AM to 6:00 AM EST.
They will reopen on December 15, 2009 at 1:00 PM EST
and close (unless full prior) on July 8, 2010 at 10:15 AM EST.
 
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, 2008
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Any DOCUMENTED timed open water swim race of 3/4 mile or more since January 1, 2008 [How to upload your results]
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Any DOCUMENTED Sprint Triathlon with a timed 750-meter (.47-mile) or longer open water swim since January 1, 2008 [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, 2010. 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 June 26, 2010). Swimmers who enroll after June 26th 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. Wetsuits/non-traditional swim attire may be worn but may affect a swimmer's eligibility for awards. 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:70.88 °F (21.6 °C) on 07/10/2009
73.22 °F (22.9 °C) on 07/10/2008
68.72 °F (20.4 °C) on 07/10/2007
64.76 °F (18.2 °C) on 07/10/2006
70.52 °F (21.4 °C) on 07/10/2005 

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