The Beaufort River Swim - 15th Annual!
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1-Mile Fun Run & 8K Running Race: Date: June 11, 2021
Start Location: Port Royal Beer Garden/Sands Beach in Port Royal SC. 1-Mile Fun Run Start Time: 5:45 PM EST 8K Race Start Time: 6 PM EST Check in starting at 5 PM EST Fees: 1-Mile Fun Run (not timed) April 1-May 15: $25 May 16-June 9: $30 8K Run April 1-May 15: $30 May 16 - June 9: $35 CLICK HERE TO REGISTER Beaufort River Swim 1-Mile Fun Swim Information: Date: Sat., June 12, 2021 1-Mile Swim Start Time: After competitive swimmers have passed the BMH dock -Approx. 7:45 am 1-Mile Swim Start Location: Beaufort Memorial Hospital Dock Check-in Location & Time: Downtown Beaufort Marina starts at 6 am Last bus leaves for Fun Swim at 7:15 am Address: 106 Bay Street , Beaufort, SC 29902 Fees: 1-MILE FUN SWIM ONLY (not timed) April 1-30: $25 May 1-31: $35 June 1-10 : $40 Fun Swim participants must be at least 10 years old. Beaufort River Swim 3.2-Mile Competitive Swim Information: Date: Sat., June 12, 2021 3.2 Mile Swim Start Time: 7:15 am Swim Start Location: Safe Harbor Port Royal Marina Dock Check-in Location & Time: Downtown Beaufort Marina starts at 6 am. Last bus leaves for 3.2-Mile Race at 6:45 am. Address: 106 Bay Street, Beaufort, SC 29902 Fees: 3.2 COMPETITIVE SWIM ONLY Now to April 30: $50 May 1-June 1: $60 June 2-10: $70 Competitive swim participants must be at least 13 years old. 5K Running Race: Date: June 12, 2021 Start Location: Downtown Beaufort Marina 5K Race Start Time: TBD Check in starting at 6 am Fees: 5K Run Through April 30: $30 May 1- June 1: $40 June 2-10: $50 1 Mile Swim/Run Single or Relay Team One team mate will swim the mile and the other will run a 5k. This category is just for fun. No awards given for this category (You will NOT be timed) 1-Mile Swim Start Time: After competitive swimmers have passed the BMH dock -Approx. 7:45 am 1-Mile Swim Start Location: Beaufort Memorial Hospital Dock Check-in Location & Time: Downtown Beaufort Marina starts at 6 am Last bus leaves for Fun Swim at 7:15 am Address: 106 Bay Street , Beaufort, SC 29902 Fees: Through April 30: $45 May 1- June 1: $55 June 2-10: $65 Challenge 1 Information: Participate in the 8K (June 11); the 3.2-Mile Swim (June 12) and the 5K (June 12) 8K start time is 6 pm on June 11 at the Community Beer Garden/Sands Beach in Port Royal. Check in starting at 5 pm. 3.2 Mile Swim Start Time: 7:15 am on June 12 Swim Start Location: Safe Harbor Port Royal Marina Dock Check-in Location & Time: Downtown Beaufort Marina starts at 6 am. Last bus leaves for 3.2-Mile Race at 6:45 am. Address: 106 Bay Street, Beaufort, SC 29902 5K Run: Immediately after the 3.2-Mile Swim. CHALLENGE 1 Now to April 30: $90 May 1 - June 9: $100 Challenge 2 Information: Participate in the 3.2-Mile Swim (June 12) and the 5K (June 12) 3.2 Mile Swim Start Time: 7:45 am on June 12 Swim Start Location: Safe Harbor Port Royal Marina Dock Check-in Location & Time: Downtown Beaufort Marina starts at 6 am. Last bus leaves for 3.2-Mile Race at 6:45 am. Address: 106 Bay Street, Beaufort, SC 29902 5K Run: Immediately after the 3.2-Mile Swim. CHALLENGE 2 Now to April 30: $65 May 1 to June 1: $75 June 2-9 : $85 Challenge 3 Information: Relay Team: 2 OR 3-person team participate in the 8K (June 11); the 3.2-Mile Swim (June 12) and the 5K (June 12) 8K start time is 6 pm on June 11 at the Community Beer Garden/Sands Beach in Port Royal. Check in starts at 5pm 3.2 Mile Swim Start Time: 7:45 am on June 12 Swim Start Location: Safe Harbor Port Royal Marina Dock Check-in Location & Time: Downtown Beaufort Marina starts at 6 am. Last bus leaves for 3.2-Mile Race at 6:45 am. Address: 106 Bay Street, Beaufort, SC 29902 5K Run: Immediately after the 3.2-Mile Swim. CHALLENGE 3 Now to April 30: $120 May 1 June 9: $140 CLICK HERE TO REGISTER Beneficiaries: YMCA's Learn to Swim Program To Visit our Fundraising Page & Donate to the 2021 Beaufort River Swim Fundraiser CLICK HERE! Registration for all events closes on June 9, 2021! There is no same -day registration this year! Note that swimmers registered after June 1 are NOT guaranteed to receive a t-shirt or race bag - available on a first come, first serve basis for day of registrants. |
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Additional Information:
Race bag pick up: Pick up day prior at the YMCA at Port Royal (3 pm - 7 pm) or day of race either at the Community Beer Garden on June 11 (if you are participating in the 8K or Fun Run) or Saturday, June 12 upon check-in. WE REQUEST THAT EVERYONE PICK UP THEIR RACE BAG ON FRIDAY JUNE 11 (3-7 PM) AT THE YMCA IN PORT ROYAL IF AT ALL POSSIBLE!
Friday Race Day Check-In: Community Beer Garden/Sands Beach starting at 5 pm
Saturday Race Day Check-In: Downtown Beaufort Marina starting at 6 am. All 3.2 Mile Race entrants must checked-in by 6:45 am. Please allow at least 15 minutes to check-in on race day! Even if you have picked up your race bag already, you must check-in on race day to get your timer and be marked up for the swim. Note that only 3.2 mile swimmers will get timers; Fun Swim participants are NOT timed, but must check in. Last bus for 3.2 mile swimmers leaves the downtown Beaufort Marina parking lot at 6:50 am.
Transport to Start: All entrants (and only entrants) who are swimming will be transported to the Port Royal Marina or Beaufort Memorial dock for the race start by the YMCA. YMCA Staff will bring your race bags back to the downtown marina for pick up after the race. They will be marked with your number!
Race Course: Our course is the unique estuary called the Beaufort River, starting at the Port Royal Landing Marina, winding around the curve, and finishing at the day dock, adjacent to the Beaufort Waterfront Park, with spectators watching the finish line. The course is approximately 3.2 miles swimming with the tide.The water temp is mild to warm, usually upper 70's. The surface wave conditions range from calm to choppy at times depending upon the weather.
Race Safety: The Beaufort Search and Rescue Squadron will be providing the primary safety for our event. DNR will have boating traffic cut off along the route. A fleet of kayakers and other safety vessels will monitor the course to ensure the swimmers' safety. Swimmers must follow directions of safety personnel.
Age Groups & Awards: Awards will be posted on the RunSignUp.com site.
8K Stand Alone Running Race on June 11:
There will be an award ceremony after the 8K event. Awards will be posted on the RunSignUp.comsite.
Overall male and female winners plus age group winners. Age groups are as follows:
Under 19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70+ (no duplicate awards).
Challenge Awards; 3.2Mile BRS Winners; 5K Running Race: Award presentation will be held at the downtown marina parking lot area immediately after the 5K ends. Age groups are as follows: Under 19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70+ (no duplicate awards).
Wet-suits - are allowed in the competitive race, but WILL NOT be eligible for awards in the competitive 3.2-mile race Or the Fun Swim
Fees: Entry Fee is non-refundable including in the event of inclement weather, water conditions or issues beyond our control. Fees include t-shirt, swim cap, and trophy for the winners as noted.
Friday Race Day Check-In: Community Beer Garden/Sands Beach starting at 5 pm
Saturday Race Day Check-In: Downtown Beaufort Marina starting at 6 am. All 3.2 Mile Race entrants must checked-in by 6:45 am. Please allow at least 15 minutes to check-in on race day! Even if you have picked up your race bag already, you must check-in on race day to get your timer and be marked up for the swim. Note that only 3.2 mile swimmers will get timers; Fun Swim participants are NOT timed, but must check in. Last bus for 3.2 mile swimmers leaves the downtown Beaufort Marina parking lot at 6:50 am.
Transport to Start: All entrants (and only entrants) who are swimming will be transported to the Port Royal Marina or Beaufort Memorial dock for the race start by the YMCA. YMCA Staff will bring your race bags back to the downtown marina for pick up after the race. They will be marked with your number!
Race Course: Our course is the unique estuary called the Beaufort River, starting at the Port Royal Landing Marina, winding around the curve, and finishing at the day dock, adjacent to the Beaufort Waterfront Park, with spectators watching the finish line. The course is approximately 3.2 miles swimming with the tide.The water temp is mild to warm, usually upper 70's. The surface wave conditions range from calm to choppy at times depending upon the weather.
Race Safety: The Beaufort Search and Rescue Squadron will be providing the primary safety for our event. DNR will have boating traffic cut off along the route. A fleet of kayakers and other safety vessels will monitor the course to ensure the swimmers' safety. Swimmers must follow directions of safety personnel.
Age Groups & Awards: Awards will be posted on the RunSignUp.com site.
8K Stand Alone Running Race on June 11:
There will be an award ceremony after the 8K event. Awards will be posted on the RunSignUp.comsite.
Overall male and female winners plus age group winners. Age groups are as follows:
Under 19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70+ (no duplicate awards).
Challenge Awards; 3.2Mile BRS Winners; 5K Running Race: Award presentation will be held at the downtown marina parking lot area immediately after the 5K ends. Age groups are as follows: Under 19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70+ (no duplicate awards).
- 3.2 Mile Beaufort River Swim: Top Female & Male finishers plus top age group finishers
- 5K Running Race: Top Female & Male finishers
- Challenge 1 (8K/3.2-Mile Swim/5K): Top Female & Male finishers plus top age group finishers
- Challenge 2 (3.2-Mile Swim/5K): Top Female & Male finishers plus top age group finishers
- Challenge 3 (2 OR 3- Person Relay 8K/3.2-Mile Swim/5K): Top 3 Teams
Wet-suits - are allowed in the competitive race, but WILL NOT be eligible for awards in the competitive 3.2-mile race Or the Fun Swim
Fees: Entry Fee is non-refundable including in the event of inclement weather, water conditions or issues beyond our control. Fees include t-shirt, swim cap, and trophy for the winners as noted.
YMCA of Beaufort County