BallyGally Beach Swim

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Sat 31st Aug 2019

Ballygalley
By Force 12 Events

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Situated on the world famous Antrim Coast Road you will find BallyGallys award winning beach, nestled under the Sallagh Braes and home to the historic BallyGally Castle.

Views of the infamous North channel and the Mull of Kintyre will meet you as you stand ready for a running beach start into the chilly waters of BallyGally!

How to enter the BallyGally Beach Swim

3.1 Mile
Swim 3.1mi
10:00am Sat 31st Aug 2019
£25
Event passed
2.4 Mile
Swim 2.4mi
10:00am Sat 31st Aug 2019
£20
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1.2 Mile
Swim 1.2mi
10:00am Sat 31st Aug 2019
£20
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BallyGally Beach Swim routes

Swim Categories

Men’s Non-Wetsuit (also known as “Skins” in some races).

Women’s Non-Wetsuit (also known as “Skins”in some races).

Men’s Wetsuit.

Women’s Wetsuit.

Race cut off times

1.2 mile: 1 hour

2.4 mile: 2 hours

3.1 mile: 3 hours

Refreshments

Absolutely, We will have home made cakes, soup and warm drinks on the beach!

Event Details

What’s Included

What do you get apart from being cold?

All entries will receive...

Finishers medal (if you finish!)

Branded Swim cap

CPs loaded with all the fuel you need

Safety and Paramedic led medical support

Bragging rights…(conditions are tough)

Possibility of swimming with a dolphin or a mermaid.. #BELIEVE

Raceday Logistics

Registration area

BallyGally community hall for all distances.
262 Coast Road
BallyGally
BT40 2QX

What time can I register?

Swim entries 08.00-09.00 Saturday 31 August

When is the race brief?

09:00 at HQ for all distances

What time does the 2.4 mile, 1.2 mile and 3.1 mile swims start?

All races: 10:00am

Kit List

Swim floats are permitted

Swim cap is compulsory (provided by Force 12 Events).

Wetsuits are advisable however not compulsory!

Spectators

More than welcome!

FAQs

Rules

Swim cap compulsory (supplied by Force 12 events).

Swim Tow Floats are permitted.

Wetsuits are advisable however not compulsory.

Sea temperature will be taken on the day and relayed to you.

If conditions are not satisfactory the event may be postponed on grounds of safety.

Will I be timed?

Yes indeed, you will have a chip timer (dibber) for the duration of the event.
All times will then be published on our site.

Safety and Medical

Force 12 take the safety of all of our support team and competitors very seriously. The team also happen to be registered paramedics and serving members of the emergency services helping us to provide excellent medical and safety cover.

As a competitor you will be assured that we will be using TrailMed Ltd who will provide Paramedic Practitioner led medical cover as well as a team of Paramedics and First Aiders both on the beach and out on the route.

A full water rescue team will also be in attendance with a drone overhead to keep a good eye on you. Warming facilities are situated on the beach should they be required along with tea and coffee facilities.

Race Results by Kev Hollings and Official Photos by Evan Davies

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We love the Brecon Beacons and Black Mountains. 10 years of history behind the Beacons Ultra has led to the creation of the Beacons Trail Marathon, the Beacons 50 and the Beacons 100. Our water is cold, our routes are rugged and the weather just does what it wants!

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BallyGally Beach Swim

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How to enter the BallyGally Beach Swim

3.1 Mile

2.4 Mile

1.2 Mile