SwimRun Cape Cod

 

SwimRun Cape Cod was developed for those looking for a new and unique endurance challenge. Instead of one sport (such as in a trail running race or open-water swim) or three sports (such as a triathlon) swimrunners run and swim their way to the finish line. This race consists of: approx. 9.7 miles of running and 1.8 miles of fresh-water swimming across 7 bodies of water within the Cape Cod National Seashore (we call this the Long Course). There is also a Short option: 4 miles running with 0.75 miles of swimming. Like many swim-run competitions, we welcome solo competitors or teams of two athletes.

Racers will embark on a combination run/swim effort (9.7 miles of running, 1.8 miles of swimming, across seven legs) through the Cape Cod National Seashore lands in Truro and Wellfleet. The runners will be following existing footpaths and both dirt and paved roads, with the last run leg entirely on paved roads.

SHORT COURSE ROUTE

SwimRun Cape Cod is a largely self-supported race. Like many swim-run competitions, we welcome solo competitors or teams of two athletes. 

The Short race is intended to introduce athletes to the swim-run concept and should be easily accomplished by those who have raced a sprint triathlon in the recent past.

While solo racers can enter either the Long or Short categories, teams of two athletes may participate in the race in the Long Course only. Teams must remain together throughout the race. Tethers are allowed but are not mandatory.