Blue Sky Endurance Fest

Sunday, September 10, 2023 Past event
8:30 AM EDT
Johns Island, South Carolina
$43.40–$54.00 · 4 races

Event summary

Join the excitement at the Blue Sky Endurance Fest on Sunday, September 10th, 2023, in beautiful Johns Island, Charleston! This thrilling event invites athletes of all levels to challenge their endurance through a unique swim/run format. Participants can choose from various race options: the SKINNY DIP features a one-mile swim followed by a one-mile run, while the DOUBLE DIP doubles the distance, and the ambitious THIRD TIMES A CHARM takes it up a notch with three miles of swimming and running. For those looking for a shorter challenge, the MINI SKINNY DIP offers a 200-yard swim paired with a one-mile run.

Racers will not only enjoy the camaraderie of this USA Triathlon sanctioned event but also take home commemorative race towels! Plus, a portion of the proceeds will support scholarships for the Gullah Swim Academy, making your participation even more impactful. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to push your limits and have fun in the sun. Remember, to guarantee your swag, register before September 9th!

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Races

  • Skinny Dip

    Incl. $4.00 Fee & Commemorative Beach Towel

    (Swim-Run) Racers complete a 1 mile swim and directly follow the swim with a 1 mile run - for a total distance of 2 miles raced

    8:30 AM EDT

    $54.00

    Entries closed
  • Double Dip

    Incl. $4.00 Fee & Commemorative Beach Towel

    (Swim-Run-Swim-Run) Racers start with a 1 mile swim, directly follow the swim with a 1 mile run, directly following racers complete a second 1 mile swim, and a second 1 mile run - for a total distance of 4 miles raced

    8:30 AM EDT

    $54.00

    Entries closed
  • Third Time's a Charm

    Incl. $4.00 Fee & Commemorative Beach Towel

    (Swim-Run-Swim-Run-Swim-Run) Racers start with a 1 mile swim, directly following racers complete a 1 mile run, directly follow with a second 1 mile swim, follow with a second 1 mile run, follow with a third loop 1 mile swim, and follow with a third 1 mile run - for a total distance of 6 miles raced

    8:30 AM EDT

    $54.00

    Entries closed
  • Mini Skinny Dip

    Incl. $3.40 Fee & Commemorative Beach Towel

    (Swim-Run) Racers complete a 200 yard swim and directly follow the swim with a 1 mile run - for a total distance of 1.2 miles raced

    8:30 AM EDT

    $43.40

    Entries closed

Organiser's description

***NO SWAG GUARANTEED IF REGISTERING AFTER SEPT. 9TH***

Choose your distance and test your swim/run endurance. No swim buoys or paddles, no tethering, no wetsuits neededjust you and your endurance.

Race Format: Swim 1 mile, Run 1 mile, repeat (or not!).

Race Options:

SKINNY DIP: Swim one-mile and directly follow it with a one mile run.

DOUBLE DIP will repeat this format twice (Swim-Run-Swim-Run) for a total of 2 miles of swimming and two miles of running.

Racers completing the THIRD TIMES A CHARM will repeat this format three times (Swim-Run-Swim-Run-Swim-Run) for a total of three miles swimming and three miles running.

*Returning option* MINI SKINNY DIP

Racers complete a 200 yard swim and directly follow the swim with a 1 mile run - for a total distance of 1.2 miles.

Price increases 7/1

Commemorative Race Towels for all participants!

A portion of race proceeds will go toward scholarships for the Gullah Swim Academy https://gullahswimacademy.business.site.

RULES

Blue Sky Endurance Fest is a USA Triathlon sanctioned race. We follow the standard rules of USA Triathlon. All racers are required to have a current USA Triathlon Membership, or purchase a one day USA Triathlon Membership for race day use.

WETSUITS AND/OR SWIM AIDS

We follow all rules of USA Triathlon. Wetsuits will be legal in the event the water is 78 degrees or below. Average water temps in South Carolina in September are well above 78 degree.

AWARDS

The following awards will be presented in each race distance:

Overall Male and Female for each distance.

Top AG Male and Female and overall Male and Female Master.

Age Groups 7-10, 11-15, 16-20, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70+

Location

Trophy Lakes, 3050 Marlin Road, Johns Island, 29455, SC, United States

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