Sunset Dip 5K Swim Only (No Run, No Beach Towel)
Thursday, 6 June 2024· 19:30· Columbiana, OH, 44408, US
About this race
Join the S & B Foundation for the third annual Sunset Dip 5K taking place on Thursday, June 6th, 2024, at 7:30pm.
- Your registration includes a chip-timed bib number, beach towel (guaranteed to the first 125 registered), and access to the pool party! Optional add-on t-shirt and tank top available.
- The chip-timed 5K run/walk starts and finishes at the pool in Firestone Park in Columbiana. The address for the Firestone Pool is: 338 E. Park Ave, Columbiana, Ohio 44408.
- All participants have access to a free pool party at 8pm immediately following the race! The pool party is reserved for race participants ONLY!
- $10 Swim Only Option is for family members of participants that would like to swim, but not participate in the run (no beach towel included).
- The course consists of residential streets, Firestone Park, and paved running and walking paths.
- Race day registration and packet pick-up take place from 6:30pm-7:15pm in front of Firestone Pool.
- 5K running awards to the top three overall men and women and top three in age groups: 14 & Under, 15-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60 & Up).
- 5K walking awards to the top three overall men and women.
- Race proceeds to benefit Firestone Pool.
What to expect
Written from race dataThe Sunset Dip 5K Swim Only, taking place on June 6, 2024, in Columbiana, Ohio, is a unique aquatic event exclusively for swimmers. This race focuses purely on the swimming discipline, with no running component or beach towel provided. While specific historical details about this particular event are not provided, it's likely part of a growing trend of specialized, single-sport endurance challenges designed for athletes seeking a focused and distinct competitive experience. Participants can anticipate a challenging 5K swim. The typical terrain and conditions for an open water swim event in Ohio during early June would likely involve fresh water, potentially a lake or river, with water temperatures that could vary. Swimmers should prepare for a course that may have buoys to mark the path and potentially currents or wave action depending on the specific body of water. The "Sunset Dip" moniker suggests an evening race, offering the unique and scenic experience of swimming as the sun sets.
The course
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Weather on the day
Thu, 6 Jun 2024Rain, Partially cloudy
21.5°C
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