| Date: | 07/13/2008 |
| Distance: | 1.5 K |
| Check In Time: | 6:45 - 7:15 AM - Hudson River Park at Clinton Cove (Pier 96), 56th Street. Photo ID Required. |
| Start Time: | 8:15 AM |
| Start Location: | Riverside Park - Kayak Dock at W. 72nd Street |
| Finish Location: | Hudson River Park - Pier 96 at 56th Street |
| Field Size: | Maximum field of 150 (0 Enrolled - Enrollment Closed) |
| Awards: | Awards will be presented at Pier 96 sometime after the Stars & Stripe Aquathlon's run course officially closes.
Top 10 Overall Male and Female. Medals for all participants.
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| Fees: | $30 as of Dec 21 (1:00 PM)
$45 as of Jan 1
$50 as of May 1
$55 July 8 - 10
Entries Open on Dec. 21, 2007
and Close (unless full prior) on July 12, 2008 at 8:15 AM. |
| Directions to Start: | Note that check-in for the race is located at Pier 96 on 56th Street. Pre-race meeting and race start is at W. 72nd Street Kayak Dock.
Directions to Check-in:
By Subway:
Columbus Circle 8th Ave/Broadway 1/B/D/A
50th Street/8th Avenue - C/E
By Bus:
The closest public transportation to this area is the cross-town buses (M50, M57) and the NY Waterway Ferry (38th Street). The M50 and M57 travel cross town (50th and 57th Streets respectively). The M50 travels west to Pier 83 at 43rd Street. The M57 reaches 57th and West End Avenue.
Directions to Start:
By Car: Exit Westside Highway (Henry Hudson Parkway/Route 9A South) at the 79th Street Boat Basin. Drive east to Riverside Park and its vicinity to park car. Proceed south to 72nd Street and Riverside Drive. Follow On Foot directions below.
By Subway: Take the 1 local to 79th Street and Broadway. Walk west two blocks to Riverside Drive. Proceed south to 72nd Street and Riverside Drive. Follow On Foot directions below.
By Bus: M5 to 72nd Street and Riverside Drive. M104 to 72nd Street and Broadway, walk west two blocks to Riverside Drive. M79 cross-town to 79th Street and Riverside Drive, south to 72nd Street and Riverside Drive. Follow On Foot directions below.
On Foot: From 72nd Street and Riverside Drive, proceed west towards traffic circle. Follow path under Westside Highway to Hudson River waterfront recreation path.
Please allow ample time to arrive at race check-in/start. Check www.mta.info for service advisories that may affect your trip. |
| Directions to Finish: | See "Directions to Start". |
| Time Limit: | 45 minutes |
| Age Requirement: | 15 years and over |
| Experience Requirement: | Safety concerns require us to ensure that every participant in a NYC Swim swim event has adequate swim experience; thus we have set certain qualifying standards for participation in each of our events. You may register for a NYC Swim event even if you have not completed a qualifying swim, and your enrollment will be approved upon verification of your qualifying swim details. The experience requirement for participating in the Riverside Park Tune Up Swim is as follows:
The completion of any
NYC Swim open water swim, Aquathlon or open water swim
clinic since January 1, 2006
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Pool certification in a manner consistent with the sample template, which can be accessed on your user profile swimmer page, documenting the completion of a continuous 1-mile pool swim (1650 yards/1500 meters) in 45 minutes or better since January 1, 2008. Swim must take place in a traditional swimming pool; "Endless Pool" swims are not acceptable for qualification purposes. [How to upload pool certification]
All pool certifications and qualifying swim information must be received by NYC Swim at least 14 days prior to the date of the race (no later than June 29, 2008). Swimmers who enroll after June 29th must submit their qualification information to NYC Swim within 24 hours of enrollment. Participants who enroll on the last two days of registration (July 11 - 12) must submit qualifications no later than 8:15 AM on July 12. Participants' qualifications will not be accepted, reviewed or approved on race day. |
| Predicted Water Conditions: | Approximately 70 to 75 degrees. Swimmers wearing wetsuits/non-traditional swim attire will not be eligible for awards in this year's race. The full wetsuit policy can be viewed here.
There can be a substantial amount of chop in the water from wind & tide action. The waterways are salt-water and there is shipping traffic. There may be random jetsam & flotsam in the waterways. For additional information on swimming and water quality in the Hudson River, please see our FAQ page. |
| Previous Year's Water Temp: | 70.52 (on 07/13/2007)
67.46 (on 07/13/2006)
72.32 (on 07/13/2005)
Not Available (on 07/13/2004)
Not Available (on 07/13/2003) |
