WHERE: MADISON PARK BEACH on Lake Washington (1900 43rd Ave E, Seattle WA) - Pre-race check-in and finish line of the swim
COURSE: Point-to-point course will follow the western shore of the lake from I-90 in a straight line marked with buoys. In water start immediately offshore from Day Street Boat Ramp, finish across timing mats on shore at Madison Park Beach; participants will need to ascend 4 stairs at the completion of this race. Water temperatures are typically 67-73 degrees fahrenheit during the summer but can vary significantly; be prepared for a cold swim. See RACE MAP.
RACE-DAY SCHEDULE:
6:00 - 7:00 AM: MANDATORY Check-in
7:05 AM: Pre-Race Meeting - MANDATORY for all swimmers
7:20 AM: Carpool to 3.2-mile start at Day Street Boat Ramp (1402 Lakeside Ave S, Seattle, WA)
8:15 AM: Start 1st wave from Day Street Boat Ramp, swimmers will be sent off in 5 separate waves scheduled every 3 minutes.