The Beaufort River Swim - 14th Annual!
Beaufort River Swim 3.2 Mile Competitive Race & 3.2 Mile Swim+5K Information:Date: Sept. 19, 2020
3.2-Mile Swim Start Time: 7:15 AM EDT 3.2 Mile Swim Start Location: Port Royal Landing Marina 5K Race Start Time: 9am EDT 5K Race Start Location: South end of Bay Street, downtown Beaufort Check-in Location: Downtown Beaufort Marina Address: 106 Bay Street, Beaufort, SC 29902 Fees: 3.2-MILE SWIM ONLY NOW - June 30, 2020:$50 July 1-Aug. 31: $55 Sept 1-6: $60 Sept 7-19 : $65 3.2 Mile Swim+5K (Individual Or Relay) NOW - Aug. 31, 2020: $65 Sept 1-6: $70 Sept 7-19 : $75 BRS+5K Run Only Date: Sept 19, 2020 5K Start Time: 9 am 5K Start Location: South end of Bay Street Check-in Location: Downtown Beaufort Marina Address: 106 Bay Street , Beaufort, SC 29902 Fees: 5K RUN ONLY NOW - Aug. 31, 2020: $25 Sept 1-6: $30 Sept 7-19 : $35 Check In: Starts at 6 am CLICK HERE TO REGISTER Beaufort River Swim 1-Mile Fun Swim Information: Date: Sept 19, 2020 1-Mile Swim Start Time: After competitive swimmers have passed the BMH dock -Approx. 7:30 am 1-Mile Swim Start Location: Beaufort Memorial Hospital Dock Check-in Location: Downtown Beaufort Marina Address: 106 Bay Street , Beaufort, SC 29902 Fees: 1-MILE FUN SWIM ONLY NOW - June 30, 2020:$25 July 1-Aug. 31: $30 Sept 1-6: $35 Sept 7-19 : $40 1-MILE FUN SWIM+5K NOW - Aug. 31, 2020: $40 Sept 1-6: $55 Sept 7-19 : $60 Check In: Starts at 6 AM Fun Swim participants must be at least 10 years old. Beneficiaries: YMCA's Learn to Swim Program To Visit our Fundraising Page & Donate to the 2020 Beaufort River Swim Fundraiser CLICK HERE! Registration can be completed day of race at the Downtown Beaufort Marina at an increased cost. Note that swimmers registered after Sept 7 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 at the the Downtown Marina at check-in starting at 6am
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. 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 in early June. 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:
Overall male and female winners of the
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).
Awards for top Male and Female in each age group.
Male & Female Overall for the 3.2 Mile Swim+5K PLUS Top 3 Relay Teams in the 3.2 Mile Swim+5K
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 reception at the awards ceremony at the Waterfront Park. Note that same day registrations cannot be guaranteed a t-shirt or bag.
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. 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 in early June. 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:
Overall male and female winners of the
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).
Awards for top Male and Female in each age group.
Male & Female Overall for the 3.2 Mile Swim+5K PLUS Top 3 Relay Teams in the 3.2 Mile Swim+5K
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 reception at the awards ceremony at the Waterfront Park. Note that same day registrations cannot be guaranteed a t-shirt or bag.
YMCA of Beaufort County