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Event day info

Welcome to the Gaelforce Great River Swim!

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Your competitor Event Info PDF with full event day info will be sent by email 1 week  before the event date.

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Event schedule & timings

Event schedule & timings 
  • Registration: By post.
  • Race Hat & Number: Sent out by post, 9 days before the event.
  • International competitors: Collect your Race hat & Number on event day at the information desk.
  • Arrival time: please check the timetable as arrival times vary per distance.
  • Start times: From 7:45am–12:15pm, check the registration email for your start time.
  • Cut off time: Check route information above.
  • Prize Giving: 11:00am (12km & 800m), 12pm (5.8km), 14:00pm (3.5km), or when last prize winner is over the finish line.

12km Race schedule:

WAVES PARK BY BUS TO START START TIME
1 5:55am 6:55am 07:45am

 

5.8km Race schedule: 

WAVES PARK BY BUS TO START START TIME
1 8:40am 9:40am 10:30am
2 8:55am 9:55am 10:45am

800m Race schedule: 

WAVES PARK BY

START LINE BRIEFING

 START TIME
1 08:10am 8:50am 09:00am
2 08:10am 8:50am 09:05am
3 08:10am 8:50am 09:10am
4 08:10am 8:50am 09:15am
5 08:10am 8:50am 09:20am

3.5km Race schedule: 

WAVES PARK BY BUS TO START START TIME
1 10:20am 11:20am 12:00pm
2 10:35am 11:35am 12:15pm

***Please note that times may be subject to change 

 

Parking & Facilities

Parking & Facilities

PARKING

  • There is plenty of parking in Lanesborough for competitors.
  • 12km, 5.8km & 3.5km competitors are parking at St Faithleach's GAA, Ballyleague. There is a €3.00 donation to the club. Please pay before arrival here  Pay for parking
  • 800m competitors only are parking near the finish line.

FACILITIES 

  • 12km, 5.8km & 3.5km competitors only 
    • Bus transfer to the start line from the parking area 
    • Toilets are at the parking area and the finish line 
    • Bag and key drop at St Faithleach's GAA clubhouse
    • Water refill station at St. Faithleach's GAA clubhouse and the finish line 
  • 800m competitors only
    • Bag and key drop at the finish line 
    • Toilets at the finish line (remember to use toilets before you head to the start line)
    • Water refill station at the finish line only
  • All distances
    • Changing areas at the finish line 
    • Water refill stations at the finish line
    • Hot food, drinks & hot whiskey at the finish line

Spectators are very welcome! Please stay within the area of the finish line. The Gaelforce River Fest will be kicking off at 9am for the whole day. There will be various food & artisan vendors as well as plenty of activities for the kids, so bring the family and make it a fun day out!!

 

Event kit

Event kit

Mandatory kit 

You will not be allowed to start without this kit.

  • Tow float – bring your own or hire with your entry (12km competitors will be provided with a tow float).
  • Event swim hat with timing chip (provided).

Recommended kit

  • Wetsuit. You can swim without or with a wetsuit.
  • Goggles.
  • Warm clothes for afterwards.
  • Flipflops or similar for walking to the start line.
  • Water bottle for refilling at the finish line. No water bottles are available at this event.

Tow float hire

TOW FLOAT HIRE

You must wear a tow float to compete in this event.

  • Online entry: €10 to hire (+ €20 deposit)
  • On the day: €15 to hire (+ €20 deposit)

Deposit €20 (CASH ONLY) when you collect your tow float.

Safety

Safety
  • Fully marked course with rescue power boats & safety kayakers on the water
  • First aid point, Doctor & medical team
  • Race cap and tow float are mandatory.

Weather conditions are variable. Hypothermia can set in quickly, especially for anyone swimming in skins. It is essential that swimmers monitor how they feel in the water. If in doubt, act quickly and alert our safety staff on the water who will ensure you get the treatment you need.

If you have a medical condition that we need to be aware of, please drop us an e-mail in advance of the event: info@gaelforceevents.com.

LOCATION, TRAVEL & ACCOMMODATION

This event starts and finishes at:
Lanesborough, Co. Longford.

Download our PDF for info on travel & local accommodation:

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