OV Mermaid Festival Open Water Swim, 5k Beach Run/Walk & 1 Mile Family Fun Run
Event summary
The festival isn't just about races; it's a celebration of local culture with over 15 vendors, artists, and live music, featuring DJ KO and the Brandon Bower Band. Don’t miss the chance to explore the craft beer festival, showcasing over 20 local breweries, where you can sample the finest brews from Virginia! Proceeds from this lively event benefit local non-profits and sports organizations, making it a great way to give back while having a blast. Whether you're swimming, running, or enjoying a cold drink on the beach
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Races
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2 Mile Swim
Incl. $3.70 Fee
Entries closed9:00 AM EDT
$48.70
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1 Mile Swim
Incl. $3.70 Fee
Entries closed9:00 AM EDT
$48.70
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1 Mile Relay-One registration per team (4 Swimmers/Quarter mile each)
Incl. $3.70 Fee
"Team captain" registers for this event then may list the other participants at time of registration or up to an hour prior to the event with registration officials. The total age of all 4 members determines which age bracket the relay team is in. Bracket groups are u80, u150, u400.
Entries closed10:45 AM EDT
$48.70
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1 Mile Swim (sponsor)
Entries closed9:00 AM EDT
Free
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2 Mile Swim (Sponsor)
Entries closed9:00 AM EDT
Free
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1 Mile Relay (sponsor)
Entries closed10:45 AM EDT
Free
Organiser's description
All swim and 5K participants receive a swag bag, tee-shirt and finishers medal!
1 mile family fun run finishers receive a mermaid medallion!
Featuring 1 & 2 mile open water swims, **JUST ADDED** 1 MILE 4-PERSON RELAY, a 5K beach run, 1 mile free family fun run followed by the Mermaid Festival - filled with 15 local vendors, artists, & local talent plus a ticketed beer garden where you can sample more local Virginia breweries finest new brews! We will have live entertainment with DJ KO and Brandon Bower Band playing live this year!
In a partnership with Presenting Mermaid Majesty Sponsor Coastal Virginia Brewery Alliance, we are hosting OV's first craft beer festival! 20+ local breweries will showcase their best! This is a separate, ticketed event. Visit www.ovmermaidfest.com https://www.ovmermaidfest.com to purchase your ticket.
Whether you want to run, swim or enjoy a brew down the coastline, the annual Ocean View Mermaid Festival is the place to be!
The open water swims are a triangle loop. Participants will swim out and then around three sets buoys for the 1 mile and 2 mile races. Race swag included for all participants at packet pick up/concluding the event. Public parking available. This event has something for everyone from elite swimmers to beginners.
Proceeds benefit local non-profits and sports organizations in Hampton Roads. The 1 mile relay proceeds will benefit Special Olympics https://www.specialolympicsva.org/southeast-region/area-2!
DESCRIPTION
Course: Ocean View Beach Park
Start and finish: 100 W Oceanview Ave. Norfolk, VA 23503
Open Water Swim Route: Triangle loop
5K Beach Run/Walk - 1.55 miles east down the beach & back, starting and finishing at Ocean View Beach Park. As this is a public beach, please be respective of others enjoying the beach on June 22nd.
1 Mile Family Fun Run/Walk - All ages welcome. Free annual event! You will start and stop at the same area.
Packet Pickup: Mudita Cafe (9647 1st View St, Norfolk, VA 23503), Friday June 21st, 2024 5:00PM - 7:00PM.
For detailed information please visit www.ovmermaidfest.com http://www.ovmermaidfest.com
Questions? Email us at [email protected].
Location
100 W Ocean View Ave, Norfolk, 23503, VA, United States
OV Mermaid Festival Open Water Swim, 5k Beach Run/Walk & 1 Mile Family Fun Run
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