AquaRun & Swim for a Child ~ Results

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AquaRun :
Aquathlon : Swim 1.2 Mile, Run 3.1 Miles
Swim for a Child :
Swimming : Open Water Swim 1.2 Miles
  • Race Date: Monday, September 6, 2010
  • Start Time: 9:30 AM
  • Entry Fee:$60indiv/$80 relay/$35 swim only-$15 late fee
  • Location:Commencement Bay/Ruston Way, Tacoma
  • Address: Les Davis Marine Park, 4100 Ruston Way, Tacoma, WA
  • City/State/Zip:Tacoma, Washington
  • Country: USA

2010 AquaRun & Swim for a Child:

  • Fundraiser for a 501(c) 'Gift for a Child raising awareness, finding permanent homes for teen children in the foster care system and providing much needed help in their transition to adulthood.
  • 2K swim OR 2K swim / 5K run event including multiple relay divisions taking place at Commencement Bay in Tacoma, WA on Labor Day, Monday, Sept 6th at 9:30 AM.
  • Course Information:

    Race will start promptly at 9:30am after a leisurely stroll from Les Davis Marine Park to the off-shore start line at Jack Hyde Park.

  • The AquaRun 2K (1.2 mile) swim will start with two waves for the AquaRun, at slack tide, in a straight line 1.2 miles (2K) to Marine Park.
  • Upon exiting the swim and after transitioning to the run, the 5K (3.1 mile) course will head east 1.55 miles on the right side of the hill side lane of Ruston Way, to just over the overpass near Jack Hyde Park, circle around and return 1.55 miles west back staying on the runners right side of the hill side lane of Ruston Way. Run finishes on Ruston Way.

  • A separate 2K (1.2 mile) swim only event will start in two separate waves approximately 30 minutes after the start of the AquaRun. Slower swimmers will have the benefit of the tide change.

  • Wetsuits are mandatory for all swims.
  • Directions:

     

    AquaRun and Swim Directions

    Northbound on Interstate 5 from Lakewood, WA?

     

     

    1.

    Head northeast on I-5 N

    About 7 mins

    go 7.6 mi

    total 7.6 mi

     

     

    2.

    Take the WA-7 S/I-705 N exit toward Pacific Ave/City Center

    go 0.4 mi

    total 7.9 mi

     

     

    3.

    Keep left at the fork, follow signs for City Center and merge onto I-705 N

    About 2 mins

    go 1.9 mi

    total 9.8 mi

     

     

    4.

    Exit on the left onto Schuster Pkwy

    About 3 mins

    go 1.4 mi

    total 11.2 mi

     

     

    5.

    Slight left to stay on Schuster Pkwy

    go 0.1 mi

    total 11.3 mi

     

     

    6.

    Continue onto Ruston Way

    Destination will be on the right

    About 3 mins

    go 1.7 mi

    total 13.0 mi


     
    Southbound on Interstate 5 from Seattle, WA?
    1. I-5 S to Tacoma
    About 12 mins go 9.7 mi
    2. Take exit 133 to merge onto I-705 N toward City Center
    About 2 mins go 1.8 mi
    3. Exit on the left onto Schuster Pkwy
    About 3 mins go 1.4 mi
    4. Slight left to stay on Schuster Pkwy go 0.1 mi
    5. Continue onto Ruston Way
    Destination will be on the right
    About 3 mins go 1.7 mi

    Other Info:

  • For more information and register, the event website is www.aquarunforachild.org .
  • Hurry! Entry deadline is Saturday, Sept 4th.
  • Money says locally!!!.
  • Pre-race chip pick-up in Sunday 5-7 PM near Cummings/Les Davis Marine Park, and/or BRING new school supplies to donate to SLEEP COUNTRY USA's Back to School drive for Foster Kids on Friday night.
  • Retro custom awards, Live music, Post race free food and drink - what more can you ask for?
  • Questions or issues can be directed to Tacoma's own Race Director, Zena Courtney at 253-740-9872 or by email at [email protected] .
  • 2010 Results:

  • 2010 Results at: buduracing.com - .pdf file

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