Sunday July 29, 2012 - Swim Time 9:10AM
National Harbor, Maryland
Tri Distance Open Water Swims
750 Meters - Sprint Swim
1.2 Miles - The Half IronSwim
2.4 Miles - The IronSwim by DC Triathlon Club
National Harbor, Maryland
Tri Distance Open Water Swims
750 Meters - Sprint Swim
1.2 Miles - The Half IronSwim
2.4 Miles - The IronSwim by DC Triathlon Club
Swim events are open to all ages and swimming
abilities. Athletes from the DC metro area as well
as from across the country will gather to learn the
intricacies of open water swimming. The courses
are designed to provide safe and challenging
events for both pool swimmers and open water
swimmers. In addition, these swims are a training
opportunity for future race officials. The swim
organizers use their experience from national
level competitions to create a swimmer, family
and spectator friendly festival atmosphere.
abilities. Athletes from the DC metro area as well
as from across the country will gather to learn the
intricacies of open water swimming. The courses
are designed to provide safe and challenging
events for both pool swimmers and open water
swimmers. In addition, these swims are a training
opportunity for future race officials. The swim
organizers use their experience from national
level competitions to create a swimmer, family
and spectator friendly festival atmosphere.
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Clinic and Practice
Swim:
Sign Up for HarborFest and
join us for a pre-race clinic
and practice swim for $10.
Clinic and swim only is $20.
Event Facts
Distances:
750 Meters - Sprint Swim
1.2 Miles - Half IronSwim
2.4 Miles - The IronSwim
sponsored by DC Triathlon
Club
TIME:
7:00AM Clinic check in opens
7:15AM - 8:15AM Clinic and
practice swim
8:00AM Swim check in opens
8:50 AM Mandatory safety
meeting
9:10AM Wave 1 Starts with
1.2 Mile and 2.4 Mile
swimmers
9:15AM Wave 2 Starts with
750 Meter swimmers
LOCATION:
North Cove at National Harbor,
MD 20745
Entry Fee: $45 Online
$50 after online registration
until closes at noon July 28
Swim:
Sign Up for HarborFest and
join us for a pre-race clinic
and practice swim for $10.
Clinic and swim only is $20.
Event Facts
Distances:
750 Meters - Sprint Swim
1.2 Miles - Half IronSwim
2.4 Miles - The IronSwim
sponsored by DC Triathlon
Club
TIME:
7:00AM Clinic check in opens
7:15AM - 8:15AM Clinic and
practice swim
8:00AM Swim check in opens
8:50 AM Mandatory safety
meeting
9:10AM Wave 1 Starts with
1.2 Mile and 2.4 Mile
swimmers
9:15AM Wave 2 Starts with
750 Meter swimmers
LOCATION:
North Cove at National Harbor,
MD 20745
Entry Fee: $45 Online
$50 after online registration
until closes at noon July 28
HarborFest open water clinic and practice swims are designed to provide a
comprehensive practice to race day conditions. Practices swims will be started,
and timed as the swim leg of a triathlon. Swimmers may choose one distance in
the three Potomac River courses. The preceding clinic will provide basic
knowledge for beginning and intermediate swimmers for open water race
techniques. HarborFest is the perfect opportunity to practice race day swimming
without the pressure of a full tri.
Dubbed TriTown USA, the Nation's Capital is one of the world’s leading triathlon
towns. With open water swimming the wave of the future, DC is now host to the
first swim series of its kind, offering a choice of three triathlon swimming event
distances. A new wave of swimming opportunity awaits you in the scenic Potomac
River. Join us in the “Nation's River” to challenge yourself, invigorate your dedication
to swimming, and unlock your undiscovered potential.
Now in the Potomac River, the "Nation's River," competition opportunity awaits
to challenge and invigorate the open water swimmer in everybody from sea to
shining sea. National Harbor is a premiere open water swimming venue, prime for
swimmers and spectators alike. Walking distance from the swim course are resort
hotels, shops and fine dining. Within twelve minutes from exiting the water, you
could be standing at the foot of the Washington Monument.
comprehensive practice to race day conditions. Practices swims will be started,
and timed as the swim leg of a triathlon. Swimmers may choose one distance in
the three Potomac River courses. The preceding clinic will provide basic
knowledge for beginning and intermediate swimmers for open water race
techniques. HarborFest is the perfect opportunity to practice race day swimming
without the pressure of a full tri.
Dubbed TriTown USA, the Nation's Capital is one of the world’s leading triathlon
towns. With open water swimming the wave of the future, DC is now host to the
first swim series of its kind, offering a choice of three triathlon swimming event
distances. A new wave of swimming opportunity awaits you in the scenic Potomac
River. Join us in the “Nation's River” to challenge yourself, invigorate your dedication
to swimming, and unlock your undiscovered potential.
Now in the Potomac River, the "Nation's River," competition opportunity awaits
to challenge and invigorate the open water swimmer in everybody from sea to
shining sea. National Harbor is a premiere open water swimming venue, prime for
swimmers and spectators alike. Walking distance from the swim course are resort
hotels, shops and fine dining. Within twelve minutes from exiting the water, you
could be standing at the foot of the Washington Monument.
| The nation's #1 triathlon club sponsors the 2.4 mile IronSwim DCTri Club memebers click on logo to enter |
| 2nd Annual HarborFest Open Water Swims |
| Congratulations to all the swimmers who completed the 2012 HarborFest swims! |