St Charles Splash and Dash

This early season event is the perfect opportunity for youth and adult athletes to start the multisport season with a fun, low-cost swim / run event.  

Distances
Junior (age 6 -10)  100 meter swim; 1 kilometer run
Senior (age 11 – 17) 200 meter swim; 2 kilometer run (1.24 miles)
Adult (18 and over)  300 meter swim; 2 mile run

Age Determination
Age is determined by the age of your athlete on race day.  If you are 15 years old on race day, you will race in the 15 year old age group.

Swim Detail
The Junior swim will be done in a “snake” fashion with each swimmer swimming one length in each lane (a total of 2 lengths in a 50 meter pool). There will be lifeguards on duty as well as volunteers to make sure each swimmer completes the course in a safe manner. Please ensure that your athlete is able to swim so that they have a good experience at the event. Swimmers will be starting the course one at a time at 10-second intervals. Swimmers will be allowed to pass another swimmer. The Senior racers will also snake swim and will do a total of 4 lengths in a 50 meter pool. Adult racers will snake swim a total of 6 lengths in the 50 meter pool.

Transition Detail
Athletes will be able to change into their socks, shoes, etc. in the contained grassy area outside of the pool entrance.  Junior and senior competitors should feel free to place their belongings in one of the spots provided upon arriving. Adults can place their belongings in the transition area after the junior and senior events are complete.

Run Detail
Volunteers and an aid station with water will be available on the course.

Location
Norris Center, St Charles, IL

Participants Receive
Professional Timing, Finisher medals, swim caps, age group winner recognition, refreshments and raffle.

USA Triathlon Membership required
Youth: $10 license fee good for one year

Cost
$27 for registrations by April 12th
$35 for registrations after April 12th

Packet Pick Up / Race Day Registration
Race Day – 9:45am to 10:45am. Transition opens at 9:45am.

Award Age Groups
Separated by gender
6 – 8 age group
9 – 10 age group
11 – 12 age group
13 – 14 age group
15 – 17 age group

18 – 24 age group
25 – 34 age group
35 – 44 age group
45 – 54 age group
55 – 64 age group
65+ age group

Timing and Results
This race is chip timed by It’s Race Time, Inc.  Results will be available live during event: https://runsignup.com/Race/MMTTSplashDash/Page/Raceresults