South Shore Classic

2015 Race Results can be found at: http://pseresults.com/events/745/results

The inaugural South Shore Classic ushers in its first champions!

Beautiful Hawaiian weather set the scene for the inaugural Maui Jim South Shore Classic, an ocean swim event held in the waters of Waikiki. Over 200 entrants gathered at the popular beach spot ‘Walls’ to race a fun format never seen before on the Hawaii open water swim scene: Depending on age and gender, racers were given a ‘head start’ allowing for an exciting swim race that not only highlighted the classic battle of the sexes but matched youth against experience. The spectator friendly swim course drew large crowds on the beach as the course led swimmers through two swim loops, including a short beach run at the midway mark.

Four champions were crowned at the post event awards ceremony. Congratulations to the winners!

Keiki 1/2 Mile Race MICHAEL PETRIDES

Men’s 1 Mile Race STEFAN REINKE

Women’s 1 Mile Race LECTIE ALTMAN

Elite Mixed 2 Mile Race KIRA WEBSTER

Celebrated Hawaii runner Todd Iacovelli and Hawaii Swimming Hall of Famer John Flanagan co-directed the race. “We are thrilled at the turnout,” Flanagan said. “Watching the elite swimmers vie for the crown, seeing the keiki have such a good time…what a better way to kick off the summer ocean race season.”

Special mahalo to our sponsors and supporters: Maui Jim, TYR, Aloha Salads, Boca Hawaii, Pacific Sport and Timing Events, Kamehameha Swim Club, Vertra Sunscreen and Liliha Bakery

The South Shore Classic is a Swim race designed to be exciting and fun for swimmers of any age.

If you are 14 or under, you will be in the Keiki half mile race which will start with the youngest participants first with older participants starting seconds or minutes later. The first person across the finish line is the overall winner! Each participant will also get their official half-mile finishing time regardless of starting wave.

Our adult 1 mile races for ages 15 to 99 will start with our most seasoned swimmers in the first wave with the swimmers getting progressively younger. The first swimmer across the finish line will be declared the male or female champion, giving swimmers of all ages the chance to compete for the overall crown!

The elites race 2 miles with the women getting a head start on the men. The elite race is recommended for swimmers that can complete 800 meters in under 10:30. The top 5 crossing the finish line earn awards.