Hop Forward Aquathlon
- Date Sun 8th March 2026
- Time 2:00PM EDT
- Location Broomall, Pennsylvania
- Price $38.10 - $64.60
- Races 2 races
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Event summary
Get ready for an exciting day of competition at the inaugural Hop Forward Aquathlon on Sunday, March 8, 2026, in Broomall, Delaware! This unique event kicks off the first day of Daylight Savings Time with a thrilling combination of swimming and running. Participants will tackle a 300-meter serpentine swim, followed by a 5K run, and finish with another 300-meter swim. The Lawrence Park Swim Club, featuring a heated 25-meter outdoor pool, ensures a comfortable experience for all athletes, rain or shine.
Starting at 12:30 PM with race day registration, the action heats up as swimmers are released in timed intervals to maintain a competitive atmosphere. Custom awards will be presented to the top three male and female finishers in each age group, adding an extra incentive to push your limits. With a cap of around 50 participants, this intimate event promises a fun and supportive environment for both seasoned athletes and newcomers alike. Make sure to mark your calendars and prepare for an unforgettable day of fitness and camaraderie!
Starting at 12:30 PM with race day registration, the action heats up as swimmers are released in timed intervals to maintain a competitive atmosphere. Custom awards will be presented to the top three male and female finishers in each age group, adding an extra incentive to push your limits. With a cap of around 50 participants, this intimate event promises a fun and supportive environment for both seasoned athletes and newcomers alike. Make sure to mark your calendars and prepare for an unforgettable day of fitness and camaraderie!
Organiser's Description
Welcome to the inaugural Hop Forward Aquathlon, presented by French Creek Racing!
THIS EVENT TAKES PLACE ON THE FIRST DAY OF DAYLIGHT SAVINGS TIME ON SUNDAY AFTERNOON. IT FEATURES A 300M SERPENTINE SWIM, 5K RUN, AND ANOTHER 300M SERPENTINE SWIM. LAWRENCE PARK SWIM CLUB IS A 25 METER OUTDOOR POOL. THE WATER IS TYPICALLY HEATED TO 82F, SO THE EVENT WILL TAKE PLACE RAIN OR SHINE.
Course: 300m swim, 5K run, 300m swim. We'll send swimmers off seeded fastest to slowest. Generally, we expect less than 50 registrations, so we can maintain a spacing of 10-15 seconds apart between swimmers. Unlike our Frozen Hare multisport series, this is a live timed race, so transitions will be timed and count toward your overall finish time.
Please see our "Courses" [https://runsignup.com/Race/HopForward/Page/courses] tab for specific course directions.
Hop Forward Schedule:
Friday 1/30 at 11:59pm - First price increase
Friday 2/27 at 11:59pm - Second price increase
Friday 3/6 at 11:59pm - Online registration closes.
Sunday 3/8 -- 12:30pm - Race day registration and check in begins
Sunday 3/8 -- 1:30pm - Pool is open for warm up
Sunday 3/8 -- 2:00pm - Time Trial start
Sunday 3/8 -- 3:15pm - Awards presentation
Custom overall and age group awards will be given to the top 3 M/F in each classification - overall and 10 year age increments.
All racers will receive their choice of winter gloves or a Frozen Hare t-shirt (provided entry is received by 2/27, and a custom French Creek Racing award based on their finish place.
REGISTRATION: Pre-registration is strongly advised. Please arrive by 1:30pm as no traffic will be allowed in and out of the parking lot during the race.
REFUNDS/DEFERRALS: No refunds will be issued. Bib transfers to non-registered people are NOT permitted.
A registered athlete may request a deferral to next year's event or a transfer to another French Creek Racing event if they do so at least 14 days prior to the event. A nominal fee shall apply.
DIRECTIONS/PARKING:
For GPS directions, use the address: 293 Langford Rd., Broomall, PA 19008. There is plenty of parking on site.
Interested in volunteering? We'd love to have you! Please email erin@frenchcreekracing.com and we'll find the perfect job for you! To see our full lineup of volunteer jobs, go to www.frenchcreekracing.com/volunteer. Select the race, "Hop Forward" to see the options for this event.
We will have a small amount of food and drinks available, but we do recommend bringing anything you need for yourself. Anything you need, please bring it from home!
Race Website
Additional race information can be found at https://frenchcreekracing.com/race/.
THIS EVENT TAKES PLACE ON THE FIRST DAY OF DAYLIGHT SAVINGS TIME ON SUNDAY AFTERNOON. IT FEATURES A 300M SERPENTINE SWIM, 5K RUN, AND ANOTHER 300M SERPENTINE SWIM. LAWRENCE PARK SWIM CLUB IS A 25 METER OUTDOOR POOL. THE WATER IS TYPICALLY HEATED TO 82F, SO THE EVENT WILL TAKE PLACE RAIN OR SHINE.
Course: 300m swim, 5K run, 300m swim. We'll send swimmers off seeded fastest to slowest. Generally, we expect less than 50 registrations, so we can maintain a spacing of 10-15 seconds apart between swimmers. Unlike our Frozen Hare multisport series, this is a live timed race, so transitions will be timed and count toward your overall finish time.
Please see our "Courses" [https://runsignup.com/Race/HopForward/Page/courses] tab for specific course directions.
Hop Forward Schedule:
Friday 1/30 at 11:59pm - First price increase
Friday 2/27 at 11:59pm - Second price increase
Friday 3/6 at 11:59pm - Online registration closes.
Sunday 3/8 -- 12:30pm - Race day registration and check in begins
Sunday 3/8 -- 1:30pm - Pool is open for warm up
Sunday 3/8 -- 2:00pm - Time Trial start
Sunday 3/8 -- 3:15pm - Awards presentation
Custom overall and age group awards will be given to the top 3 M/F in each classification - overall and 10 year age increments.
All racers will receive their choice of winter gloves or a Frozen Hare t-shirt (provided entry is received by 2/27, and a custom French Creek Racing award based on their finish place.
REGISTRATION: Pre-registration is strongly advised. Please arrive by 1:30pm as no traffic will be allowed in and out of the parking lot during the race.
REFUNDS/DEFERRALS: No refunds will be issued. Bib transfers to non-registered people are NOT permitted.
A registered athlete may request a deferral to next year's event or a transfer to another French Creek Racing event if they do so at least 14 days prior to the event. A nominal fee shall apply.
DIRECTIONS/PARKING:
For GPS directions, use the address: 293 Langford Rd., Broomall, PA 19008. There is plenty of parking on site.
Interested in volunteering? We'd love to have you! Please email erin@frenchcreekracing.com and we'll find the perfect job for you! To see our full lineup of volunteer jobs, go to www.frenchcreekracing.com/volunteer. Select the race, "Hop Forward" to see the options for this event.
We will have a small amount of food and drinks available, but we do recommend bringing anything you need for yourself. Anything you need, please bring it from home!
Race Website
Additional race information can be found at https://frenchcreekracing.com/race/.
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