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Welcome to the
Sasamat Fresh and Salty Open Water Swim and SwimRun Challenge
Canaqua Sports third and final event for the 2022 Open Water Swim and SwimRun season.
September 11, 2022
Sasamat Lake, White Pine Beach and Belcarra Regional Park
Port Moody, B.C.
Sasamat Fresh and Salty Open Water Swim
Distances 1.0K, 3.0K, and 5.0K
Come out for a great swim at Sasamat Lake and join us for our second event of the season in the Vancouver area.
Sasamat Fresh and Salty SwimRun Challenge
This unique event is one of a kind, with swims in both Sasamat Lake, and the salty waters of Belcarra Regional Park. The total distance is 20.70 KM with 3.4 K of swimming and 17 k of running. A great challenging way to end the 2022 season
Registration fees
1.0K Swim Closed
Online registration closed-
Come and Swim 1 lap of our beautiful course at Sasamat Lake. A great way to start the season
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$55.00
Early Bird Pricing
Mar. 24 – May 31 -
$65.00Jun. 1 – Sep. 8
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3.0K Swim Closed
Online registration closed-
A longer swim for those who are looking for an extra challenge
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$65.00
Early bird Pricing
Mar. 24 – May 31 -
$75.00Jun. 1 – Sep. 8
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5.0 K Swim Closed
Online registration closed-
Enjoy our longest swim of the season, 5K in Beautiful Sasamat Lake!
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$70.00
Early Bird Pricing
Mar. 24 – May 31 -
$80.00Jun. 1 – Sep. 8
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Sasamat Fresh and Salty SwimRun Challenge Closed
Online registration closed-
Join us for the longest race of the season in Belcarra Regional Park. Start with a swim in Sasamat Lake, take a run to a Salt Water Swim and finish up with a run back to Sasamat. Lake. Fresh and Salty!..... What a challenge!
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$95.00Mar. 24 – May 31
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$115.00Jun. 1 – Sep. 8
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Sasamat Fresh and Salty Open Water Swim
Welcome to Sasamat Lake, located in Belcarra Regional Park in the lower mainland of British Columbia.
Home of the
Sasamat Fresh and Salty Open Water Swim and and SwimRun CHallenge
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Sasamat Fresh and Salty Open Water Swim
Our final event of the season is once again at Sasamat Lake
The race consists of 1, 3, or 5laps in Sasamat Lake, with each loop being 1.0 K of swimming.
Enjoy your swim, and start getting ready for next year!
Race Info
Location: Belcarra Regional Park - Port Moody
Check-in: 8.00 - 8.45 AM
Racing starts at9:00 AM
Facilities & Food:
- Washrooms will be available
- Food will be provided
Race Details:
- Swim caps will be provided for each swimmer and MUST BE WORN for identification purposes during the race
- A number will be inked on upper back/shoulder of each participant
- Water temperature at this time of year ranges between 60 - 70 degrees Fahrenheit, making wetsuits optional but recommended.
- There will not be a "rain date" and a delay (or cancellation) would only occur in the event of lightning
Sasamat Fresh and Salty SwimRun Challenge
Sasamat Fresh and Salty SwimRun Challenge
This race is one of a kind in Canada where you get to swim in both fresh water and Salt Water in the same event.
From Sasmat Lake to the salty waters of Belcarra Regional Park, with some great running in between. Our final event of the season is truly one to remember.
3.4K of swimming and 17.3K of running
We thank you for your support as we complete our first season of events in the Lower Mainland area.
See you again in 2023
SwimRun Characteristics
Here are a few basics that you need to know about participating in a SwimRun challenge
While SwimRun events can range in distances and terrain covered, the following features tend to be common throughout:
- Multiple legs, whereby the athletes alternate being swimming and running numerous times
- Unpredictability. A key feature not just in the leg variations, but also on a year-to-year basis. Part of the challenge is concurring the course no matter what conditions are present.
- Fewer regulations when compared to ITU or IM events (triathlon)
- Swimming aids (Paddles, fins, pull buoys and wetsuits) are permitting, but must be worn/carried during the run. Likewise, running shoes must be worn or carried during the swim. This juxtaposition of events lends much to the conflict of strategy faced by participants
Equipment
Wetsuit
Wearing of wetsuits is optional for most SwimRun Challenge events. For those who prefer to wear a wetsuit you don’t need to have a SwimRun specific model to take part – any swimming (Tri) wetsuit will do so long as you can move freely enough in it to run and it will keep you warm enough on long swims.
Shoes
The shoes you wear for SwimRun not only need to be comfortable for the long distances of technical trail running that you’ll be doing in your race but also need to be suitable for use in the water. Make sure they are a snug fit so they don’t come off when swimming and that they don’t soak up much water and drain well. Running with wet shoes on slippery rocks requires good traction so Good grip soles are essential!
Swim cap
In many SwimRun competitions the organizer provides a swimming cap (we will be providing Canaqua Sports swim caps). These are mandatory for all participants
Accessories
Goggles
Goggles are essential to avoid getting water in your eyes. You will need to have clear vision for sighting in open water. Cold water can also be quite uncomfortable on the face and eyes so covering up helps a lot! Goggles come in all shapes and sizes so try lots on and select a pair that fits your face well. Test them well in open water before hand – there is nothing more irritating than leaky goggles! It might be worth having a couple of pairs at the ready with different lenses. On dull days clear lenses will be best but on bright sunny days a tinted or polarised pair will help stop glare from the water. Some participants carry a second pair of spare goggles incase they lose them whilst running. Think about how you are going to carry them if you take them off your head to run.
Hand paddles
Many people use hand paddles for SwimRun. These add some extra power to your strokes by increasing the ‘catch’ are of your hand. There are many different types of paddles on the market, but you’ll need some that have straps to hold it on your hand or they can easily come off and be lost in open water. You’ll also need to think about how you are going to carry them on your runs and practice your transitions – getting out on rocky ground is hard when your have paddles on your hands!
If you decide to use paddles you must train with them a lot! Using paddles takes good technique and puts a lot of strain on your shoulders and back muscles. You need to build up the strength to be able to use them over long distances. If you don’t you will soon find you get very tired and worse you can injure yourself!
Pull buoy
SwimRun rules state that you can use any flotation aids so long as they are no bigger than 100 cm x 60 cm! Most people use a pull buoy.This float, which you hold between your legs instead of kicking, gives you extra buoyancy and allows you to save your legs during the swims. You’ll appreciate this when it is time to run! Using a pull buoy is generally why people decide to use the hand paddles as the extra propulsion makes up for the loss of the power from the kick. Pull buoys come in different shapes and sizes – what you use depends really on how much lift you need in your legs. For example, if you have a short wetsuit and heavy trainers you’ll need a bigger float.
Event schedule
- Sun., September 11, 2022 8:00 a.m. - Onsite Registration and check-in
- Sun., September 11, 2022 8:45 a.m. - Mandatory Race Briefing
- Sun., September 11, 2022 9:00 a.m. - Sasamat Fresh and Salty Open Water Swim starts
- Sun., September 11, 2022 9:15 a.m. - Sasamat Fresh and Salty Mudskipper SwimRun Challenge starts
Contact information
- Event contact
- Serge Score
- sergescore@telus.net
- Phone
- +1 604-802-2395
- Website
- Visit website
