Navesink or Swim Distance Festival

We have added a 3.2 Mile event (4 Loops) Must be finished by 9:30AM

Victory Park, Laffeyette St and River Rd. Rumson, NJ 07760

See start times below.

Faster Swimmers up front.

We are using a start mat this year. This way people that switch distances during the event can be moved without putting them in a different contest like: (2.4 to 1.8)

Each participant in each distance will be given a different color cap. If you change before the start, you much switch caps. 

Swimmers will be linning up in the order below, no exceptions. You must start at the start time for your contest. 

Each group will have 3 minutes to get in the water with the next group starting at 5 minutes apart.

Clocks will all be set at time of day.

Faster Swimmers up front PLEASE.

3.2 (4 Loops) Mile Start Time: 7:20AM

2.4 (3 Loops) Start Time: 7:23AM

1.6 ( 2 Loops) Mile Start Time: 7:28AM

.8 (1 Loop) Mile Start Time: 7:33AM

No one can start after 7:33AM

We have eliminated the Kids Swim this year

Any swimmers still in the water at 9:30AM will be removed, NO EXCEPTIONS.

It is VERY IMPORTANT to keep the buoys on your RIGHT at all times, especially at the first turn.

 If you feel you need to stop early and let's say only do 2 loops instead of 3 loops or if you decide to go from 1 loop to 2 or three, you may do so , however, and this is VERY IMPORTANT, you will need to go to the timer (who will be located near the announcer) immediately after you finish. We want to make sure that all of your split times are read accurately. Any changed swimmers will be put in a separate constest to report their times and NOT listed in overall and age group standings. This is becasue of the different start times. If you decide before the event and start at the correct time for your NEW EVENT, you will be listed properly.

NOTE: All swimmers must exit the water at the end of EACH LOOP (except Finish) and cross the center timing mats then go back in for additional loops. Swimmers that do not go across loop mat will automatically be entered in the appropriate distance per how many loops you did.

We will be using a disposable Multisport timing chip. They will not need to be returned.

VERY IMPORTANT that all make sure their chips are NOT UNDER WETSUIT. Place the chips below or over your wetsuit for good reads. We need to make sure that all splits are captured. We calculate what distance you swam by the number of split reads we get (and the time between each loop). Please place on your ankle only, not on your wrist!

Contest can be changed on race morning if needed. You MUST notify the timer (behind announcer) prior to start.

Packet Pick up Details

NO Pre-Race Day Packet Pick up this year

Race day ONLY (June 12 ) starting at 6:15AM

Victory Park, Laffeyette St and River Rd. Rumson, NJ 07760

There is a finish time LIMIT this year. Any swimmer still in the water at 9:30AM will be removed. We cannot let anyone swim after that time. No exceptions.

Buoys on your RIGHT at all times. After making the first turn around the dock,(dock on left) it will be a straight line of buoys, then when you see two DUCK BUOYS, that is your turn-a-round (right to left)but you must go around both ducks (about 25 yards apart). This will help separate so swimmers do not drift into oncoming swimmers. Please pay attention and try to hold your line. Lifeguards will be trying to keep people on the correct sides, but is it up to teach swimmer to try their best to stay on the correct side.

 After rounding both DUCK BUOYS, swim back with buoys on your right, passed the dock then, for 1.6 and 2.4 swimmers, when you have the beach in sight, swim directly towards the MIDDLE of the beach where you will see SSR flags and an exit the water chute to come out, go over the timing mat and start your second loop or 3rd loop.

All finishers only finish at the yellow arch. (East Side of the beach, closest to the street)

Results:  We will email you your results as soon as you finish the swim. Grab your cell phone and get your times and check overall places etc.

PLEASE NOTE: We will NOT be having an award ceremony, or printing results at the event, Results are ALL ONLINE LIVE. We have age group awards 1-2-3. Finisher medals for all, award certificates available online to print. Too many athletes head out on bike for more triathlon training.

Swimmers will not be able to enter the water for additional laps later than 8:45AM.

Warm up time 7:10-7:20. As it gets closer to 7:20, please stay in the middle of the cove if warming up. Please DO NOT go near the bulkhead area closest to the street. There is debris in that area. 

 Note: Parking is limited in the area. See the map for street locations, or map below.
Best to park on: Lafayette, Washington, Allen, 1st, 2nd and 3rd streets, Hunt, Church even Park if needed. Only a block or 2 away. Please do not park at Salt Creek Grill, Post Office or in any business parking lots, they will tow.
Arrive early enough to find a space. Additional parking available at the Rumson Crew lot just west of Victory Park.

Very important! When you come through the finish line, please move quickly to the end as there is not much room on the beach and we cannot let it back up. 

Port-o-johns will be available NEAR THE BASKETBALL COURT.

Please do not use the borough bathrooms. They need to be kept clean for Memorial day services on Monday. Please also help us clean up, the Borough of Rumson has a Memorial Day Parade and festivities at Victory Park the following day. Please carry out what you brought in or use the trash containers for waste.

No refunds. Rain or shine event.