A Splash and Dash is a fun and fast-growing sport that combines running and swimming, and focused on focused on fun and participation over competition. OTC wants to introduce kids and families to how great the multisport life is through this USAT sanctioned event!
Course lengths vary by age (see course descriptions below). This celebrates participation! Timing will be unofficial, and everyone wins.
We will have volunteers around supporting safety and fun, making sure kid take breaks mid-swim if need -- and that they catch their breath before heading on towards the run course. Every competitor will be celebrated as they cross the finish line and will go home with an official USAT Splash and Dash medal. Come on out and join the fun!
Registration fees
Prices are inclusive of mandatory charges, items, and fees
6-10 year olds Closed
Online registration closed-
100 yard swim + 1k run
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$31.41
Early bird pricing
Jun 10 – Aug 31 -
$36.76Sep 1 – Oct 30
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11-15 Year old category Closed
Online registration closed-
200 yard swim + 2km run
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$31.41
Early bird pricing
Jun 10 – Aug 31 -
$36.76Sep 1 – Oct 30
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Registration details - READ BEFORE REGISTERING
This event is expected to nearing sell out, and we will have very limited onsite registration.
All registrations must have an active USAT membership to participate. You can find membership information HERE.
We have ten FREE one year youth membership for participants. In order to ensure that these go to participants, we ask that you email us at splashanddash@oaklandtriclub.com to receive the code.
Schedule is tentative and subject to change.
7:30am registration opens
8:15am pre-race instructions (all participants must check-in by 8:15!)
8:30am Ages 11-15 start, in 1 or 2 heats
8:50am Ages 6-10 start, in 3 or 4 heats
The last heat will be an all-ages "winners wave" of the USAT NorCal Youth State Series Award Winners!
10:15-30am Celebration, Raffle Prizes, & USAT NorCal Youth State Series Awards
Participants will receive a premium item, goody bag, finisher’s medal, and custom swim cap.
- Is there a bike ride? No! This is just a swim & run, hoping to invite kids into multi-sport in an accessible way.
- Are there places and awards? This event is focused on participation, so there will be no official timing or places/awards given. All participants will get a medal.
- Do I change clothes between the swim and the run? We will not have changing facilities available. We recommend wearing "jammer" type swimsuit where you can add shirt/shorts after, or a or kids triathlon suit aka "kit" that will dry quickly when you head on the run. We will have a transition area to put shoes and a shirt, and affix the run bib.
- Can I rest on the swim? Absolutely! We picked a pool swim so kids would feel safe and confident they could finish the swim, rests included. We'll have volunteers cheering you from both sides of the swim lane.
- Do I need a USAT membership? Yes, you do... but USAT has given us a significant discount on a Premier membership. So you can buy a one year for $10, or (with the discount) a membership valid until your kid's 18th birthday for $30. And USAT gave us some free one-year memberships, just email us for a code.
- What if I need to cancel/defer/etc? We are unable to defer to the next year, but will refund your registration less fees if we are notified prior to Noon on Saturday, October 26. After that, we apologize that we are unable to process refunds or deferrals.
More questions? Email splashanddash@oaklandtriclub.com and we'll get them answered!
The event will take place at Northeastern University Oakland Campus (Mills College) at the Trefethen Aquatic Center and around the campus trail. The college is located at 5000 Macarthur Blvd in Oakland, CA.
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Contact information
- Event contact
- Betsy Block
Sponsors
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