Folsom Swim Run
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Folsom Swim Run : Black Miners Bar, Folsom Lake SRA
The event offers two course options that alternate swim and run segments and both begin and end with a swim. The short course includes four swims and three runs for a total distance of 3.5 miles. The long course includes six swims and five runs for a total distance of 7.8 miles.
Distances
- Short Course: 4 swims + 3 runs, total 3.5 miles
- Long Course: 6 swims + 5 runs, total 7.8 miles
Each registered athlete receives a pair of TBF socks, a Folsom Swim Run finishers hat, a swim cap, and access to a post race BBQ. The long course has four aid stations located at miles 1.25, 2, 4 and 7 offering cold water, FLUID electrolyte beverage and Hammer Energy Gel.
Race equipment rules specify that swim caps are provided and number belts with numbers must be worn for the run segments. Optional swim aids such as pull buoys and hand paddles may be used but must be carried to the finish. Teams must finish each swim leg and run leg together; tethers are not required. Shoes, wetsuits and other gear worn or used during the race must be carried to the finish.
Entry fees vary by course, relay or individual entry and by registration date. The organizer maintains a no refund policy with limited credits and transfer rules. Black Miners Bar is accessed via the Negro Bar Day Use Area entrance on Greenback Lane and there is a $10 vehicle day use charge. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
