Sweat Bar Fitness 5&5 Splash & Dash
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Sweat Bar Fitness 5&5 Splash & Dash at Settlers Cabin Wave Pool & Park
The event combines a pool swim and a trail run at Settlers Cabin Wave Pool and Park in Pittsburgh, PA. It offers individual, youth, and relay formats and a separate trail run event.
Distances include:
- Individual Splash and Dash: 500 yard swim and 5K trail run
- Relay Team Splash and Dash: 500 yard swim and 5K trail run
- 5K Trail Run: 3.2 miles
Swim heats use lane swimming with up to 11 swimmers per heat and a rolling schedule that allows a warmup interval between heats. The swim takes place in the deep end of the wave pool and the run uses wooded trails in Settlers Cabin Park on a well marked course.
Timing is managed with electronic chips worn on the ankle that record split times for swim, transition, and run. The transition area uses designated spaces on green carpet and competitors must keep equipment within those spaces. Recommended equipment includes swimwear and goggles for the swim, and running shoes suitable for trail conditions for the run; a tri suit is suggested for combined swimming and running.
Safety measures include lifeguards along the swim course, medical personnel on site, and water stations on the run course. Spectators have designated viewing areas along both courses. Donations will support Steel City Aquatics, a local 501c3 aquatics organization that offers lessons, competitive programs, lifeguard training, and community swim activities. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
