2011 will mark the 7th Annual Dip & Dash. This series will offer men and women an opportunity to train for their upcoming events. Each event gives participants a chance to practice their open water swimming and running skills before race day. NEW THIS SEASON- WE WILL OFFER A 10K RUN OPTION!! Each event consists of a 1-lap 750 meter or 2-lap 1500 meter open water swim in the Aurora Reservoir followed by a 5K or 10K out and back run along the bike path.
Dip & Dash will be offered:
June 7th, June 14th, June 21st, July 12th, July 19th and July 26th
All levels are welcome to participate!
Time: Registration for all events closes at 6PM and Events begin at 6:15PM.
Venue: Aurora Reservoir
Address: 5800 S. Powhaton Rd. Aurora, CO 80016
Investment:
Individual Dip & Dash/Iron Distance Swim Only Pre-Registration - $25.00
Individual Dip & Dash/Iron Distance Swim Only Race Day Registration - $30.00
**ALL FEES INCLUDE ENTRANCE TO THE VENUE**
Event Distances:
Dip & Dash Distances:750 Meter Swim(1 Lap)or 1,500 Meter Swim(2 Laps)+ 5K or 10K Run
Iron Distance Swim Only - 3,750 Meter Swim (5 Laps) **2 HOUR TIME LIMIT**
Event Registration Links:
June 7th:(Dip & Dash ONLY)
http://www.active.com/event_detail.cfm?event_id=1944767
June 14th: (Dip & Dash ONLY)
http://www.active.com/event_detail.cfm?event_id=1944768
June 21st: (Dip & Dash + Iron Distance Swim)
http://www.active.com/event_detail.cfm?event_id=1944769
THERE WILL BE NO EVENTS ON JULY 5th!!
July 12th:(Dip & Dash ONLY)
http://www.active.com/event_detail.cfm?event_id=1947792
July 19th: (Dip & Dash ONLY)
http://www.active.com/event_detail.cfm?event_id=1947793
July 26th: (Dip & Dash + Iron Distance Swim)
http://www.active.com/event_detail.cfm?event_id=1947794
Timing & Results:
Timing Results will include swim, transition, and run splits as applicable to the selected event for each participant. There will be separate mass starts for men and women. Results will be posted at the event, and online at http://www.majrae.com.
Toll Road Directions: Take 1-25 or C470 to E470 and exit at Quincy Road, Exit #13. Follow Quincy Road East to Powhatan Road which is approximately 2 miles from the exit. Turn right and follow the road to the Aurora Reservoir entrance.
Non-Toll Road Directions: Take I-25 to I-225 North and exit at South Parker Road and go South. Turn left at Quincy and head East. This road will go under E470 and the entrance to the Aurora Reservoir will be approximately 2 miles from this point. Turn right and follow the road to the Aurora Reservoir entrance.
After passing through the gate take the first right after the boat storage facility and follow the road all the way back to the parking lot. Registration and check-in are located just outside of the snack bar area at the covered picnic site next to the volleyball court. Registration will close at 6PM and all events will begin promptly at 6:15PM.
Cancellation/Refund Policy:
The safety of all race participants is our primary concern. Therefore, should the race director and/or park staff determine that weather conditions make for a dangerous situation at any time before or during the event, the event will be postponed for up to 30 minutes. If conditions improve the event course may need to be altered. If conditions do not improve and the event is canceled there will be no refunds issued.
