City of Tucson Aquathlons Information page
If you would like to expedite the registration process, click on the waiver button above, print out the waiver, fill in portions that are highlighted in pink, sign and bring with you to the event. You will only need to do this once each summer as we'll keep your waiver on file.
What is an aquathlon anyway???? An aquathlon is a fun multi-sport event that combines swimming and running.
5 of the 8 City of Tucson Summer Aquathlons will take place at Quincie Douglas Pool located at 1563 E. 36th St (click to view map) . The remaining 3 aquathlons will take place at Udall Pool located at 7200 E Tanque Verde Rd. Aquathlons are designed to be fun, relaxed and non-intimidating and offer an encouraging atmosphere for beginner athletes while also providing a consistent course for those seasoned athletes wishing to track improvements or get in a speed workout.
Adult Distances: 800swim/3 mile run. The swim consists of 32 lengths in a 25 yard pool. Swimmers will be "seeded" according to their estimated 800 yard swim time and placed in lanes with swimmers of similar swimming ability. Quincie Douglas Run Course: The run heads out to the running path and athletes will complete three laps of the path and then return to the pool area. Finish line is located just south of the pool. Udall Run Course - Coming Soon Youth may complete the adult distance and should register as an adult at check-in. All participants 17 & younger must have parent or guardian complete a waiver prior to participation.
Youth info!! A youth distance will also be offered for kids 14 & Under. The Youth distance consists of a 200 yard swim (8 lengths) and a 1 mile run. All participants 17 & younger must have parent or guardian complete a waiver prior to participation. Youth fee = $3 See "Waiver" above to print out a waiver and sign ahead of time if parent is not accompanying child.
Start time: Evening Races start at 7:00pm and registration will take place from 6:00-6:30pm. Registration will close promptly at 6:30pm each evening, or when the limit of 128 participants has been reached. In the interest of fairness to all, you may not sign up friends or family members, ie you must be present in order to sign up. Please note that each week the wave start order will change. Sunday morning races: Three races will take place on Sunday mornings at Udall Pool: June 16, June 30, & July 14th. Registrations for these races will begin at 6am, and end promptly at 6:30, race start at approximately 6:45am or whenever seeding and body marking is complete.
Cost: The cost is $8 per race and youth (14 and under) are $3. Relays are $15 per team. Cash or check only !!!
Waiver: All participants must sign a waiver prior to participation. Once a waiver is signed, it will be kept on file and may be updated if needed. Please note that all participants under the age of 18 need parent or guardian's signature on City of Tucson waiver prior to participation. Once the waiver has been signed, it will be kept on file. You may print out a copy of the Youth Waiver (click to open) and have parent/guardian sign if he/she is unable to be present at the event.
Results: Results will be posted at www.swimandrun.weebly.com
Series Awards: Yes! Series Awards! All athletes who complete 5 races will be eligible for Series Awards. In the event that inclement weather causes the cancellation of a race, we will not reschedule or change the required number of races necessary for Series Awards.
Championship Race: Yes, Championship Race, July 29. If you complete 2 races anytime during the season, you will be eligible to complete the Championship Race. This is a stand alone "race" and will not follow the traditional format, and you will most likely complete the event as part of a team. This event is not to be taken seriously and if you aren't sure what you're signing up for, ask someone who has the done the series for a couple of years. You never know what you're in for, but we promise it will be fun.
Swim Time: Each week participants will be asked to list their estimated 800 yard swim time. Waves are seeded based on swim time and the more accurate the swim times, the more efficient the event. For those who haven't been in the water in a long time, a test swim is a great idea!
Aquathlon Swim Tip: Based on participation numbers in years past, athletes will most likely swim 3 or 4 to a lane and will be required to "circle swim". What this means is that athletes are assigned to a lane based on projected swim time with swimmers of similar swimming abilities (this is why it's important to be as accurate as possible). Athletes within each lane will be started 10 seconds apart and will always swim on the right side of the black line located on the bottom of the pool.
Swimming etiquette tip: If you catch up to the person in front of you and would like to pass, gently tap the toes of the person in front of you to let them know you are attempting a pass and then pass them after a turn at the wall. It is the responsibility of the swimmer doing the passing to speed up and pass the slower swimmer and continue with that faster speed. If this sounds confusing or intimidating, don't worry, it's easy!!
What is an aquathlon anyway???? An aquathlon is a fun multi-sport event that combines swimming and running.
5 of the 8 City of Tucson Summer Aquathlons will take place at Quincie Douglas Pool located at 1563 E. 36th St (click to view map) . The remaining 3 aquathlons will take place at Udall Pool located at 7200 E Tanque Verde Rd. Aquathlons are designed to be fun, relaxed and non-intimidating and offer an encouraging atmosphere for beginner athletes while also providing a consistent course for those seasoned athletes wishing to track improvements or get in a speed workout.
Adult Distances: 800swim/3 mile run. The swim consists of 32 lengths in a 25 yard pool. Swimmers will be "seeded" according to their estimated 800 yard swim time and placed in lanes with swimmers of similar swimming ability. Quincie Douglas Run Course: The run heads out to the running path and athletes will complete three laps of the path and then return to the pool area. Finish line is located just south of the pool. Udall Run Course - Coming Soon Youth may complete the adult distance and should register as an adult at check-in. All participants 17 & younger must have parent or guardian complete a waiver prior to participation.
Youth info!! A youth distance will also be offered for kids 14 & Under. The Youth distance consists of a 200 yard swim (8 lengths) and a 1 mile run. All participants 17 & younger must have parent or guardian complete a waiver prior to participation. Youth fee = $3 See "Waiver" above to print out a waiver and sign ahead of time if parent is not accompanying child.
Start time: Evening Races start at 7:00pm and registration will take place from 6:00-6:30pm. Registration will close promptly at 6:30pm each evening, or when the limit of 128 participants has been reached. In the interest of fairness to all, you may not sign up friends or family members, ie you must be present in order to sign up. Please note that each week the wave start order will change. Sunday morning races: Three races will take place on Sunday mornings at Udall Pool: June 16, June 30, & July 14th. Registrations for these races will begin at 6am, and end promptly at 6:30, race start at approximately 6:45am or whenever seeding and body marking is complete.
Cost: The cost is $8 per race and youth (14 and under) are $3. Relays are $15 per team. Cash or check only !!!
Waiver: All participants must sign a waiver prior to participation. Once a waiver is signed, it will be kept on file and may be updated if needed. Please note that all participants under the age of 18 need parent or guardian's signature on City of Tucson waiver prior to participation. Once the waiver has been signed, it will be kept on file. You may print out a copy of the Youth Waiver (click to open) and have parent/guardian sign if he/she is unable to be present at the event.
Results: Results will be posted at www.swimandrun.weebly.com
Series Awards: Yes! Series Awards! All athletes who complete 5 races will be eligible for Series Awards. In the event that inclement weather causes the cancellation of a race, we will not reschedule or change the required number of races necessary for Series Awards.
Championship Race: Yes, Championship Race, July 29. If you complete 2 races anytime during the season, you will be eligible to complete the Championship Race. This is a stand alone "race" and will not follow the traditional format, and you will most likely complete the event as part of a team. This event is not to be taken seriously and if you aren't sure what you're signing up for, ask someone who has the done the series for a couple of years. You never know what you're in for, but we promise it will be fun.
Swim Time: Each week participants will be asked to list their estimated 800 yard swim time. Waves are seeded based on swim time and the more accurate the swim times, the more efficient the event. For those who haven't been in the water in a long time, a test swim is a great idea!
Aquathlon Swim Tip: Based on participation numbers in years past, athletes will most likely swim 3 or 4 to a lane and will be required to "circle swim". What this means is that athletes are assigned to a lane based on projected swim time with swimmers of similar swimming abilities (this is why it's important to be as accurate as possible). Athletes within each lane will be started 10 seconds apart and will always swim on the right side of the black line located on the bottom of the pool.
Swimming etiquette tip: If you catch up to the person in front of you and would like to pass, gently tap the toes of the person in front of you to let them know you are attempting a pass and then pass them after a turn at the wall. It is the responsibility of the swimmer doing the passing to speed up and pass the slower swimmer and continue with that faster speed. If this sounds confusing or intimidating, don't worry, it's easy!!