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Preliminary Race Results Are Now Posted
As increasing numbers of swimmers jump into the waters around Manhattan each year, interest in the Manhattan Island Marathon Swim continues to rise. A perennial favorite of solo swimmers chasing the coveted Triple Crown of Marathon Swimming (MIMS, English Channel, Catalina Channel), the event has also become a huge draw for relay teams seeking a chance to swim one of the most memorable marathon courses in the world. We've added a second MIMS to the schedule in 2012: the Manhattan Island Relays on August 4.
A field limited exclusively to 4- and 6-person relays will allow teams to know exactly who (and where) their competition is, and August's warmer water temperatures will be much friendlier to team members who may not have the cold water training and racing experience of many of the June solo swimmers.
General enrollment is now closed. Enrollment for Corporate relays/teams will remain open until all slots are filled or July 20, 2012, whichever occurs first. If fewer than five corporate relays enroll, the unused slots will NOT be reallocated to other relay categories.
There is no minimum temperature requirement for 2012 Manhattan Island Relay qualifying swims.
For those of you interested in getting a paddler's perspective on MIMS, we invite you to read a piece about paddling for MIMS written by Richard Clifford, a veteran of more than a dozen Manhattan Island circumnavigations and numerous other paddling adventures.
| Date: | 08/04/2012 (Saturday) | | Distance: | 28.5 M | | Start: | | 9:05 AM | Battery Park City - South Cove | (show) (hide) Directions to Start: | South Cove is a park in Battery Park City near South End Avenue and Third Place. The part of South Cove used for the event is approximately .4 mile south of North Cove and the World Financial Center and approximately .2 mile north of the Museum of Jewish Heritage.
By Subway: Take the (R) to Rector Street or take the (4,5) to Bowling Green. Walk due west. Cross West Street into Battery Park City. Continue walking west to the Esplanade along the Hudson River. If you are coming from Rector Street, turn left/south to get to South Cove. From Bowling Green, turn right/north to get to South Cove. Please note that weekend disruptions to subway service are possible. Check www.mta.info for service advisories that may affect your trip.
By Bus: Take the M20 to South End Avenue in Battery Park City.
On Foot/By Bike: South Cove is part of the Battery Park City Esplanade. Nearby cross streets are South End Avenue, Battery Place, and Third Place.
By Ferry: From the Staten Island Ferry, walk northwest through Battery Park to the Esplanade and continue to South Cove. From the World Financial Center (served by NY Waterway), walk south along the waterfront Esplanade past North Cove and continue approximately .4 mile to South Cove.
By Car:
From West Street/9A South, exit to the right onto Albany Street, then turn left onto South End Avenue. There are garages and street parking options nearby; see
primospot.com for details.
Please note: All Swimmers will check in at Pier 25.
Directions to Pier 25:
By Car: You can only approach the Pier driving southbound from the West Side Highway. Limited parking is available on Chambers Street.
By Subway: Take the 1, 2, 3, or the A, C, to Chambers Street; walk west and cross West Street. Turn right immediately, heading north on recreation path to Pier 25, the first pier north of the Battery Park City apartment complex. Alternately, take the 1 to Franklin Street. Cross West Street and head south for Pier 25.
By Bus: M20 and M22. |
| | Finish: | | Battery Park City - South Cove | (show) (hide) Directions to Finish: | | See "Directions to Start." |
| | Time Limit: | 9:30 hours | | Field Size: | (43 Currently Enrolled - Enrollment Closed) | | Fees: | 4-person Relay $2,300
6-person Relay $2,400
Corporate Relays $7,500
Note: The race fee includes the boat fee, which is based on a fuel price estimate of $2.65 per gallon. If fuel prices at the time of the swim are higher than that base amount, a fuel surcharge will be assessed. The most recent fuel surchages were in 2011 ($165) and 2008 ($165).
Wednesday, November 21, 2011 at 1:00 pm EST - EARLY registration opens only for: Frequent Participant,
Corporate, and relays dedicated to Swim Free fundraising.
Thursday, December 1, 2011 at 1:00 pm EST - GENERAL registration opens for 4- and 6-person relay teams.
| | Experience Requirement: | Qualification requirements for 4- and 6-person relays are located here.
| | Predicted Water Conditions: | Seasonal Temperature 72 - 78°F . There can be a substantial amount of chop in the water from wind, tide action, and boat traffic. The waterways are salt water and there is shipping traffic. There may be random jetsam and flotsam in the waterways. | | Previous Year's Water Temp: | 75.20 °F (24 °C) on 08/04/2011
72.68 °F (22.6 °C) on 08/04/2010
78.26 °F (25.7 °C) on 08/04/2009
77.00 °F (25 °C) on 08/04/2008
76.10 °F (24.5 °C) on 08/04/2007 |
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