Registration

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Twin Cities Open Water Half-Marathon!

REGISTRATION:  Registrants aged 18+ should list their personal information for the "parent/guardian" section as well as the "athlete" section.

Important notes:

1. General information

   • There are 5 stages: Harriet 1 mi, Harriet 2 mi, Square Lake 5k, Minnetonka 5 mi, and JJ Hill 2 mi

   • There are two additional swims available:  Minnetonka 10 mi (offered every other year), and the JJ Hill 1 mi (for those who want to "go the extra mile")

   • Results announced approximately 10 min after the final finisher

   • Post swim includes: T-shirt, awards, water, granola bars and bananas for participants.  If you register within 10 days of a stage, a t-shirt is not guaranteed.

   • Series hoodies provide to those who participate in all 5 stages

   • Out of state participants in the Minnetonka 5 or 10 mile may request help finding an escort via email (please reach out at least 2 weeks in advance)

2. Dates

   • June 21 - Harriet 1 & 2 mi

   • July 12 - Square Lake 5k

   • Aug 9 - Minnetonka 5 & 10 mi

   • Sep 6 - JJ Hill 2 & 1 mi

3. Rules/Safety

   • In-water start (knee deep); in-water finish (tag/touch final buoy)

   • Personal safety buoys are required (example in attached image)

   • Escort paddler required for 5 & 10 mi

   • Wetsuits are allowed (not included for awards)

   • Potential hazards include: fish, turtles, waves, weeds, cold/warm water, weather

   • Inclement weather may cause delay and/or cancellation (no refunds)

4. TCOWHM Registration

   • There are 8 options for registration:

     1. The series (5 swims: Harriet 1, Harriet 2, Minnetonka 5 or 10, JJ Hill 2,JJ Hill 1)

     2. Harriet 1 mile & 2 mile

     3. Harriet 1 mile

     4. Harriet 2 mile

     5. Square Lake 5k

     6. Minnetonka 5 mile

     7. JJ Hill 1 mile & 2 mile

     8. JJ Hill 2 mile

     9. JJ Hill 1 mile

   • Last date to register for the series discount is Jun 20 (you may still register for each swim separately to participate in the whole series)

   • You can register for each stage until the night before (10pm)

   • There will be price increases on these dates

     1. Series: May 1, June 1 

     2. Harriet: May 1, June 1 

     3. Square Lake: June 1, July 1

     4. Minnetonka: July 1, & Aug 1

     5. JJ Hill: Aug 1, Sep 1

   • Active Software registration requires "parent information"... If you are 18 & older please reenter your own information in this section

5. Communication

   • Updates will be emailed 3-5 days before each stage and 1-2 days before each stage

   • Results will be emailed within 24 hours of each stage