Ignite Swim Run Minnesota

IGNITE SWIMRUN MINNESOTA

August 10, 2019

Registration opens October 10, 2018

Held at Cuyuna Country State Recreation Area, this race uses 6 natural spring lakes and the famous park trail system. Enjoy clear water swimming and spectacular horizon views along the run course. Choose either the long course or short course distance. Both race distances are appropriate for all experience levels including first-timers.

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RACE LOCATION AND COURSE

Cuyuna Country State Recreation Area, 307 3rd St, Ironton, MN 56455

​Long Course – Team

Swim – 7 legs: 4.1 mi

Run – 8 legs: 13.2 mi

Total distance: 17.3 mi

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Short Course – Team

Swim – 4 legs:  1.5mi

Run – 5 legs: 7 mi

Total distance: 8.5 mi

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Short Course – Solo: “Spark”

Swim – 4 legs: 1.5 mi

Run – 5 legs: 7 mi

Total Distance: 8.5 mi

Course maps subject to change.

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REGISTRATION

Long Course Race – Team Division

• Through – Oct 31, 2018 | $425 per team ($212.50 per person)

• Nov 1- Dec 31, 2018 | $450 per team ($$225 per person)

• Jan 1 – Mar 31, 2019 | $475 per team ($237 per person)

• Apr 1- May 31, 2019 | $500 per team ($250 per person)

• June 1 – Aug 7, 2019 | $525 per team ($262.50 per person)

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Short Course Race – Team Division

• Through – Oct 31, 2018 | $225 per team ($112.50 per person)

• Nov 1- Dec 31, 2018 | $250 per team ($125 per person)

• Jan 1 – Mar 31, 2019 | $275 per team ($137.50 per person)

• Apr 1- May 31, 2019 | $300 per team ($150 per person)

• June 1 – Aug 7, 2019 | $325 per team ($162.50 per person)

​Short Course Race – Solo “Spark” Division

• Through – Oct 31, 2018 | $112.50

• Nov 1- Dec 31, 2018 | $125

• Jan 1 – Mar 31, 2019 | $137.50

• Apr 1- May 31, 2019 | $150

• June 1 – Aug 7, 2019 | $162.50

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Important: There is no race day registration. 

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Each participant must be a registered member of USA Triathlon OR purchase a one day membership for the day of the race.  USA Triathlon memberships will be verified in the race registration process.  One day memberships will be an additional $15 per participant and will be vended during the registration process.

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Team registration includes: 

• Race brief on Friday evening.

• Food and aid stations along the course

• Participant shirt

• Timing and results service

• Post-race recovery food at race finish line

• Participant number race jersey

• Participant swim cap

• Prizes for the top 3 finishers in each class

Deferral, Transfer, Participant Change Policy

Teams may elect to defer, transfer or change their registration. To view the policy and associated fees, click HERE.

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Athlete Guide

The Athlete Guide will be published 2 weeks prior to race day.

RACE TIMELINE (subject to change)

Friday, August 9

4:00 PM – Check-In Opens

6:00 PM – Mandatory Pre-Race Course Talk

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Saturday, August 10

8:00 AM – Race Start

1:00 PM – Award Ceremony (subject to change)

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Check-In (subject to change) ​​

​All participants teams, MUST check in. Per USAT rules, each participant MUST pick up his/her own packet. If you do not check in during the designated check-in times in person, you will not be able to participate in the event. All participants must bring the following to packet pickup:

• Photo ID

• USAT membership card to show proof of annual membership unless you purchased a one-day USAT event insurance at the time you registered for the event.

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Mandatory Pre-Race Course Talk

Friday, July 27 at 6:00 PM – The mandatory pre-race course talk will cover important information about the race and include a question and answer segment. ​​All teams are required to attend this meeting.

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FAQs

To view a list frequently asked questions, click HERE.​

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AWARDS

The award ceremony will be located near the finish area. Awards will be given to participants who earn 1st through 3rd place in the following divisions: All Male Team, All Female Team, Mixed Gender Team, Male Solo and Female Solo.

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Team winners of each division receive free entry into the 2019 IGNITE SwimRun Virginia, the Series National Championship. Solo category winners will qualify for entry into the Aquatic Runner IWC World Championship in Grado, Italy where they will race for free as an IGNITE ambassador.

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