5KM SWIM
The Long Swim to Tipperary
Long distance open water swimming is often seen as an elite pursuit reserved for brave souls who take on the Channel or other big sea swims. Now is your chance to find out what it is like to take on a swimming endurance challenge with no lanes, no ropes and no walls. This 5km event follows the flow of the river Shannon from the lake into the canal. Swimming through the village of Killaloe where spectators will be able to get up close and cheer for their favorite. The final 100m take competitors across to Tipperary where they will exit the water to a warm cheer.
Prizes are awarded for 1st, 2nd & 3rd places for both men and women in the following age groups (non-wetsuit only): 18 to 19, 20 to 29, 30 to 39, 40 to 49, etc (ie, in ten-year increments as high as necessary to accommodate all entries, ages group winners will only be awarded if numbers of entries in each category are high enough to warrant). For wetsuit swimmers the same age groups will apply. Age on 31st December of the year of the Swim determines age group.
Swimwear rules for Skins swimmers: Swimmers are permitted to wear one silicone or latex cap and one porous swim suit, not designed to retain body heat (no neoprene) or aid in buoyancy. No wetsuits are allowed. Coverage of the suit does not extend over the shoulder or knee. Acceptable styles of suits include women’s tank suits and men’s briefs or above-the-knee jammers. Lycra, endurance fabrics, and fast skins are acceptable.
(You have the choice of swimming in a Wetsuit or without) The 5km swim will take place on Sunday 18th of September and entrants need to be 18 years old and upwards
Registration time Registration for the event will open two hours before race start.
Start time From 12.30pm Sunday 18th
Results from today’s swim here
Check out of free training programmes, or locate a club(link) near you for help with your swimming.
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