ÖTILLÖ Casco Bay USA
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ÖTILLÖ Casco Bay USA
ÖTILLÖ Casco Bay is a swimrun event held among the islands off Portland, Maine. The course combines open ocean swims, trail and shoreline running, island hopping and rocky scrambles, passing historic island communities such as Bailey, Chebeague, Great Diamond, Little Diamond, Long and Peaks.
Three official race distances are offered:
- Casco Bay Experience: Total 9 705m, Swim 1 635m, Run 8 070m, Elevation 45m
- Casco Bay Sprint: Total 16 930m, Swim 3 230m, Run 13 700m, Elevation 107m
- Casco Bay World Series: Total 35 165m, Swim 7 940m, Run 27 225m, Elevation 262m
Athletes and volunteers are transported to start locations on Casco Bay Lines ferries; tickets for these ferry transfers are included. Spectators must arrange their own transport and are not provided complimentary tickets. After the event, the public ferry return to the mainland operates on a first-come, first-served basis.
Mandatory race kit includes race-provided items (color coded swim cap, number bib, timing chip; solos receive a Restube) and athlete-provided items (shoes to be worn throughout, a wetsuit, whistle, compression bandage and a tether). Rental wetsuits are available as an add-on and are collected at packet pickup.
Packet pickup is mandatory the day before at the Holiday Inn Portland-by-the-Bay; one team member may collect a team packet with proper permission and ID. The course uses safety cut-offs at key island exits. Post race food and drink are provided near the finish area. Volunteers must register and receive a shirt and post shift meal. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
