Splash'n Dash Aquathon Series Race 1

Competitor Information
Race 1, South Bay Beach, 2012

Dear Contestants,

As you all know the Splash and Dash Series was due to start on the 18^th September 2011. Unfortunately due to unforeseen circumstances the series has had to be postponed until a later date in 2012.

We will obviously be able to transfer your registration free of charge to the re-scheduled event in 2012 (date TBC). However if you would prefer to have your entrance fee refunded then please feel free to contact us using the details below.

Tel: +852 2866 6455

Fax: +852 2866 0887

Email: Irene@laxtonmarketing.com

We thank you for your patience and your understanding and look forward to seeing you all soon.

Best regards

Laxton Marketing and Revolution Asia.

Course map

Registration
7.15am-8.15am

Race briefing (English and Cantonese)
8.20am Kids Splash (on beach)
8.50am Sprint and Challenge (near transition)

Registration
7.15am-8.15am

Distances
Challenge 4km run & 540m swim & 4km run
Sprint 2km run & 270m swim & 2km run

Run course
Both Challenge and Sprint races will begin with a mass start. The run course follows South Bay Road from South Bay Beach to Turning Point A (approx. 900m up the road). After turning, Sprint participants will then run directly back to the beach to begin their first swim, while Challenge participants will turn at Turning Point B, then run back to Turning Point A, before returning to the beach. The second run leg is identical to the first for both Challenge and Sprint distances.

Swim course
The swim course will consist of a rectangular 275m circuit around two large marker buoys inside the shark net, in a clockwise direction. Sprint participants will complete one lap of the course, Challenge participants will complete two laps, broken up by a short run across the beach.

There is one water stop on the run course.