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The Gulf LMSC is proud to host the first event of the 2023 Southern Zone Open Water Grand Prix Challenge. The event will have three distances offered for the newcomer to open water all the way to the experienced open water swimmer; 1.25K, 2.5K, and 5K. This event is put on by Gulf Masters swimming for USMS registered swimmers. Find out what open water swimming is all about.Registration - https://www.clubassistant.com/club/meet_information.cfm?c=2065&smid=15614
Location: Our venue is Lake Longhorn, 2391 Gun Range Rd., League City, TX. 77573. Free parking is located within 300 yards of the start and finish area. Portable restrooms are available, but there are no shower and changing rooms.
Event Sanction:
Event Director: Seth Huston, [email protected], (713) 539-3041
Event referee: Louis Davis, [email protected]
Race Course: The race course will be a 1.25K rectangular course. The start location is approximately in the same location as the finish (see map). All starts will be in the water and each race will finish in the water at the finish chute. Water temperature is expected to be in the high 70’s F.
Event Time Line: Race check in, packet pick up and numbering will be held from 7:30-7:45am at start and finish area. Race day entries will be accepted till 8:00am for an additional $20.
A pre-race briefing will be held for all competitors at 8:00am at the start and finish area. Swimmers will be able to enter the water 5 minutes prior to race start to go to starting line.
5K will start at 8:15am
2.5K will start at 8:20am
1.25 K will start at 8:25am
Safety: Each swimmer should be comfortable and confident in the water. A participant should be able to swim ½ mile in under 20 minutes in a swimming pool.
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Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Lake Longhorn, 2391 Gun Range Road,League City,TX,United States