Box End Swim - July
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Box End Swim - July
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Choose from five distances at this summer swimming bonanza. Take the plunge, whether you're new to the open water swimming or simply trying out a new distance. You won't want to miss out on the fantastic atmosphere and finisher's medal.
This is part two of a three race swim series. Challenge yourself next summer, come and find out if you have what it takes to complete this exciting swim series.
750m, 1500m, 3800m, and 2 more
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Sat, Jul 13, 2024
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Bedford, United Kingdom
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Location
Box End Park Watersports, Box End Rd, Bedford MK43 8RN, UK
Start times
Saturday, Jul 13, 2024
750m: 9:30 AM1500m: 9:30 AM3800m: 9:30 AM5000m: 9:30 AM2500m: 9:30 AM
Event summary
Here are the distances available for Box End Swim - July
750m
750m
£14.40 - £16
1500m
1500m
£19.80 - £22
3800m
3800m
£23.50 - £25.99
5000m
5000m
£26.80 - £30
Route information
The event will take place in Box End Park Lake near the beach side and just opposite the Aquapark.
Those in the 750m event will complete 1 lap of the course, and those in the 1500m event will complete 2 laps.
2.5k Participants will complete 2 laps, 3.8k participants will complete 3 laps and round the buoys on the most easterly side of the lake before returning back to the Race Tent area.
Those in the 5k event will complete 4 laps of the course and will follow the 3.8k course before completing a final 1.2k.
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What's included
- Medals
- Chip-timed results
- Kayak Marshalls
- Free Parking
- Changing Rooms
- Swim Cap
- Lockers
How to get there
Box End Park Watersports, Box End Rd, Bedford MK43 8RN, UK
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Follow the A421 then take the turning onto the A6 and arrive at Box End Park which is located just off the A6 roundabout opposite the Bedford Great Denham Golf Village.
Parking
There is free parking at the Box End Park Car Bay.
Event day logistics
08:00 Registration opens
09:15 Registration closes
09:25 Participants begin warm-up
09:30 All events start
Facilities
There is a changing room at the event site including showers and lockers.
Event Rules
Diving is not allowed at the event.
Participants can swim in either front crawl or breaststroke. If they are struggling to complete the course they should inform a kayak marshall by turning onto their backs and raising an arm. Marshalls can then rescue them.
Kit
Wetsuits are optional.
Results
All results will be chip-timed and posted to the Results Base website after the event.
Race Packs
Participants will receive race packs that include a discount code.
Refunds
Please note that there are no refunds if you cancel within the week leading up to race day.
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Is there parking available at The Box End Swim - July?
There is free parking available at the Box End Park Car Bay.
Are there any rules that I should be made aware of at The Box End Swim - July?
Yes, diving is not allowed at the event. Additionally, participants can swim in any stroke of their choice. If they are struggling to complete the course they should inform a kayak marshall who can rescue them.
What facilities are available at The Box End Swim - July?
There is a changing room at the event site including showers and lockers.
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