Crystal Lake parks to host Open Water Swim Races

Posted June 21, 2015 11:00 pm

Submitted by Crystal Lake Park District

On Saturday, July 11, the Crystal Lake Park District will host the annual Open Water Swim Races.

Races consist of 1-mile and 2-mile open water swim course on Crystal Lake. The course begins at Main Beach and follows an out-and-back straight line. This is a great event if you are training for a future triathlon.

Wet suits are optional. Swim caps are provided. All preregistered participants receive a swim race giveaway item. Medals awarded for top finishers in age groups. The Open Water Swim Race is open to anyone ages 17 and older. Visit www.signmeup.com/106840 to register. Crystal Lake Main Beach is at 300 Lakeshore Drive, Crystal Lake.

Crystal Lake Park District Open Water Swim Race program fee is $45 to preregister or $50 for race day registration: Code 1081-0, 1-Mile, 7:30 a.m. start; and Code 1082-0, 2-Mile, 7:45 a.m. start.

Register at the Crystal Lake Park District Administrative Office, One E. Crystal Lake Ave., or online at www.signmeup.com/106840. Call Joe Davison at (815) 459-0680, ext. 1228 for more information.

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