The Avondale Aquathlon
Saturday, October 19, 2024 • 8:00 am
Get ready to make a splash and dash through an exhilarating day of fun at the Avondale Aquatic Center’s premier event, The Avondale Aquathlon! On October 19th, athletes of all ages and skill levels are invited to take part in this thrilling run-and-swim challenge. So lace up your running shoes, grab your goggles, and dive into the excitement at the Avondale Aquathlon. It’s the ultimate test of fitness, fun, and community spirit!
DISTANCES
15 and older
Swim 475 yards / Run 2.5 mile
Youth 8-14
Swim 225 yards / Run 0.5 mile
COST
15 and older
$35 – Includes event t-shirt and medals
Youth 8-14
$30 – Includes event t-shirt and medals
PARKING
Parking is available on-site at the Avondale Aquatic Center and the Avondale Civic Center Library.
SCHEDULE
Friday, October 18th
1:00 p.m. – 8 p.m. packet pick-up/late registration
Saturday, October 19th
7:00 a.m. Doors open/pool warm-ups (15 and older)
8:00 a.m. 475-yard swim & 2.5-mile Aquathlon begins. Rolling start, Snake swim.
9:30 a.m. Pool warm-ups (youth 8-14)
10:00 a.m. 225-yard swim & 0.5-mile Aquathlon begins. Rolling start, Snake swim.
RACE TIMING
This event will be chip-timed by 4 Peaks Racing using triathlon chips. Lost or unreturned chips will
be charged to the athlete. Chips should be worn on your left ankle and must be returned at the
finish.
SWIM COURSE
Swim Course will take place in the 25-yard competition pool at the Avondale Aquatic Center.
Participants will swim 225 yards before exiting the pool and reentering to finish with 250 yards.
Youth course will only swim the 225 yards.
RUN COURSE
The run course will leave the Aquatics Center and move through the adjacent property and into the
greenbelt of the neighborhood to the South and East of the Aquatic Center.
