Wild Fish 1/2, 1, and 2 mile Swim Festival
Schedule
Sun Aug 18 2024 at 10:00 am to 02:00 pm
Location
Collins Cove Beach | Salem, MA
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This annual community open water swim event typically attracts an average of 200 swimmers split between three different distances. The temperature of the water is typically about 66 degrees F. The swim takes place in a calm, protected cove, and is well supported with at least a dozen volunteers in kayaks/paddleboarders. Cozy unisex t-shirts will be guaranteed for all participants pre-registered by August 1st. Latex swim caps will be provided for all swimmers. If you are allergic to latex, please feel free to bring your own.Distances: 1/2 Mile, 1 Mile and 2 Mile
Time: 10:00AM start (Registration/Packet pickup opens at 08:45AM)
Location: Collins Cove Beach, Salem, MA. (GPS 102 Webb St. Salem, MA) Collins Cove is located on Webb Street which is off Bridge Street. Follow signs to Salem Willows and you will see us. We are the cove on the left heading towards the Willows.
Wave Start Times:
10:00 AM – 2 Mile Swimmers
10:05AM – 1 Mile Female Swimmers
10:10 AM –1 Mile Male Swimmers
10:15 AM – ½ Mile Swimmers
Course Distances:
1/2 mile
1 mile
2 mile
Awards:
1/2 Mile: Top 3 Male and Female 39 & Under, Top 3 Male and Female 40+
Top 3 Non-Binary
***Awards are for wetsuit OR non-wetsuit combined
***No Double Dipping
1 mile and 2 mile: Top 3 in each AG: Under 15, 16-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70-79, 80+
Top 3 Non-Binary
***Awards are for wetsuit OR non-wetsuit combined
***No Double Dipping
Post Race Festivities: Several packaged food items, fruit and iced coffee will be available for swimmers. We encourage you to head downtown Salem where there are several restaurants, bars, cafes and boutique shops that are worth checking out. If you’re looking for breakfast or a post-swim beverage we recommend visiting LongBoards Restaurant & Bar depending on what you're looking for!
Parking: Street parking along the beach is limited, neighborhood parking is available. All overflow parking will be at Bentley School Parking lot (25 Memorial Drive, Salem, MA). Athletes, please follow the newly paved walking path directly across from the school parking lot to the race site.
Questions: Please email B&S Event Management at [email protected] or call 978-204-8588.
Race Contact Info
If you have any questions about this race, please contact the race director at [email protected]
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Where is it happening?
Collins Cove Beach, Salem, United StatesEvent Location & Nearby Stays: