RACE DAY DETAILS AND ATHLETE INSTRUCTIONS
O'CRUD 10K & 2.4 Mile Open Water Swim
Saturday, May 3, 2025
Mt. Holly Boat Landing
724 Elm Ave
Mt. Holly, NC
7:00 AM - Check-in opens
8:00 AM - 10K begins
8:05 AM - 2.4 mile begins
Parking: There is plenty of parking on site.
Check-in:
- All swimmers must check in upon arrival.
- All swimmers must have their racer number marked on their calf and arm (or an area not covered by your wetsuit). We will have volunteers there to do that for you, or you are welcome to mark before you arrive. You will receive your racer number in an email on May 4, or we can provide it to you when you arrive. No need to remember it, but it will be sent ahead of time in case you want to do your own body marking.
- All swimmers will check in one more time as they enter the water.
Safety Kayakers - 10K:
- ALL 10K swimmers are required to have a one-on-one safety kayaker. If we have arranged one for you, we will connect you with your kayaker via email approximately 1-2 weeks before the race.
- If you are arranging your own kayaker, your kayaker MUST check in with race officials upon arrival.
Safety Kayakers - 2.4 Mile:
- There will be course monitors in kayaks along the 2.4 mile course.
Kayaks:
- If you rented a kayak from us, it will be waiting for you riverside when you arrive. If you are bringing your own kayak, feel free to pull up to the riverside to unload before going to park.
Water Temperature:
- Water temperature is usually between 66-70 this time of year. We will update you with expected water temperatures as the race gets closer.
Wetsuits:
- We will follow what we believe are the most common wetsuit rules.
- 78 degrees or lower, wetsuit legal
- over 78 degrees, wetsuits can we worn but not award eligible
- 84 degrees or over, no wetsuits allowed
Current:
- We expect there to be very little current on race day.
Amenities:
- There will be a portable restroom at the start/finish line.
- A changing tent will be available.
Course and time limits:
- This is an in-water treading gun start. You can view the course map HERE. There are NO time limits for this race.
- Buoys will be placed about every 500 yards on the course, and are positioned so that you can always see the next buoy.
Awards:
- Awards will be given to top 3 overall Male and Female winners for the 10K. There are no awards for the 2.4 mile but it will be timed.
WEATHER POLICY:
- We will swim rain or shine. If there is significant weather in the area or lightning in the vicinity, the race will be postponed for 30-60 minutes in hopes that the lightning will pass. If weather permits we will begin 30 to 60 minutes later. If we are unable to safely start later, the race will be cancelled. There are no refunds for this event in the case of cancellation due to weather.
Questions:
- Please contact steph@goaheadevents.com or 704-237-0301 with any questions.
