Free SwimRun Belle Isle RVA May 3rd & 4th
- Date Sat 3rd May 2025 - Sun 4th May 2025
- Time 2:00PM EDT
- Location Richmond, Virginia
- Price Free
- Races 2 races
Last chance to enter
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Event summary
Join us for the exhilarating Free SwimRun Belle Isle RVA, taking place on May 3rd and 4th, 2025, in the beautiful city of Richmond, Virginia! This exciting event offers a unique non-timed SwimRun experience, where adventure seekers can immerse themselves in the thrill of alternating between running and swimming across diverse terrains. Participants will tackle a total distance of approximately 9.5 km of running and 2.5 km of open-water swimming, all while enjoying the stunning scenery of Belle Isle.
Whether you're a seasoned athlete or new to the SwimRun scene, this community-focused event is all about fun and camaraderie. Remember, each participant must partner up for safety, so don’t worry if you come solo—there's a chance to be paired with someone on race morning! Make sure you come prepared with your mandatory SwimRun wetsuit, running shoes, and other essential gear. With no awards and no timekeeping, the emphasis is on enjoying the race and building the SwimRun community in Virginia. Mark your calendar and get ready for an unforgettable weekend of adventure at Belle Isle!
Whether you're a seasoned athlete or new to the SwimRun scene, this community-focused event is all about fun and camaraderie. Remember, each participant must partner up for safety, so don’t worry if you come solo—there's a chance to be paired with someone on race morning! Make sure you come prepared with your mandatory SwimRun wetsuit, running shoes, and other essential gear. With no awards and no timekeeping, the emphasis is on enjoying the race and building the SwimRun community in Virginia. Mark your calendar and get ready for an unforgettable weekend of adventure at Belle Isle!
Organiser's Description
This is a FREE non timed SwimRun Experience Event. Contact us directly if you wish to rent a SwimRun Wetsuit.
SwimRun is a multiple-stage adventure race where participants alternate between running and swimming over a course with multiple cross-country, trail, or path runs and open-water swim stages, without stopping in between. Each participant needs a partner (or more) for safety. If you do not have a partner, you will be paired with one race morning.
Equipment
-SwimRun Wetsuit (MANDATORY) - Water will be COLD and it provides good protection from rocks etc while swimming.
-Running Shoes
-Protective Long Socks (compression works great)
-Paddles
-Pull Buoy with belt or leg strap
-Brightly Colored Cap and Goggles
Total Run ~ 9.5km
Total Swim ~ 2.5km
This Event is UNTIMED. There are NO AWARDS. It is a community event to help build the sport of SwimRun in Virginia.
This event starts and ends at Belle Isle parking lot in Richmond, VA. Course Map can be found at PrimalRva.com > Events
If you miss the wetsuit rental date, message us directly (info@primalrva.com) and we can likely get you a suit.
SwimRun is a multiple-stage adventure race where participants alternate between running and swimming over a course with multiple cross-country, trail, or path runs and open-water swim stages, without stopping in between. Each participant needs a partner (or more) for safety. If you do not have a partner, you will be paired with one race morning.
Equipment
-SwimRun Wetsuit (MANDATORY) - Water will be COLD and it provides good protection from rocks etc while swimming.
-Running Shoes
-Protective Long Socks (compression works great)
-Paddles
-Pull Buoy with belt or leg strap
-Brightly Colored Cap and Goggles
Total Run ~ 9.5km
Total Swim ~ 2.5km
This Event is UNTIMED. There are NO AWARDS. It is a community event to help build the sport of SwimRun in Virginia.
This event starts and ends at Belle Isle parking lot in Richmond, VA. Course Map can be found at PrimalRva.com > Events
If you miss the wetsuit rental date, message us directly (info@primalrva.com) and we can likely get you a suit.
Free SwimRun Belle Isle RVA May 3rd & 4th
