Southland Isuzu UTE - Mentone Open Water Marathon Swim (SOLD OUT)
Please read Event Terms & Waiver HERE before booking
About
Located in the sheltered Beaumaris Bay, under the watchful eye of Mentone Life Saving
Club, this is a fantastic event for open water swimmers wanting to test themselves. Swim
distances range from marathon distance at 10km to 1.2km. This is a great opportunity to
complete a marathon swim distance without the hassle of organising boats and paddlers.
Race Distances:
• 10km open water swim:
Individual non wetsuit and wetsuit
• 5km open water swim:
Individual non wetsuit and wetsuit
• 2.5km open water swim:
Individual non wetsuit and wetsuit
• 1.2km open water swim:
Individual Male and Female
Event Day Details:
Saturday 16th March 2024
Mentone Life Saving Club, Beach Road, Mentone
Entry Fees:
• 10km Individual Swim: $85
• 5km Individual Swim: $65
• 2.5km Individual Swim: $55
• 1.2km Individual Swim: $40
Award Categories:
Medals for 1st, 2nd & 3rd
• 10km Individual - no wetsuit (Male & Female)
• 10km Individual - wetsuit (Male & Female)
• 5km Individual - no wetsuit (Male & Female)
• 5km individual - wetsuit (Male & Female)
• 2.5 km Male & Female
• 1.2km Male and Female
All swimmers that complete the 10km will receive a commemorative medallion.
Course Details and Conditions:
The course is made up of a 2.5km circuit.
All 10km individual swimmers must swim through a feeding station channel on each 2.5km
lap. Water and Gatorade will be provided at the feeding station. If you would like to bring
personalised feeding items, there will be two small unmanned floating stations adjacent to
the main feeding station. You are advised to put your feeds into easy to identify bags for
easy identification.
All 10km swimmers must have commenced their last 2.5km lap by 10:50am. If the last lap
hasn’t been commenced by the cut off time, swimmers will be directed to the finish line and
given a 7.5km time.
NO kayaker or boat support is allowed on or around the course for any distance swimmer.
Schedule:
6:30am Check in Opens for 10km & 1.2km. Check in for 5km & 2.5km is from 7:30am to avoid congestion.
7:30am 10km & 1.2km Safety briefing
7:45am 10km Non Wetsuit (Male & Female) Start
7:50am 10km Wetsuit (Male & Female) Start
7:55am 1.2km Swim (Male) Start
8:00am 1.2km Swim (Female) Start
8:45am 5km & 2.5km briefing
9:00am 5km Non Wetsuit start (Male & Female)
9:05am 5km Wetsuit start (Male & Female)
9:10am 2.5km Male Wetsuit & Non wetsuit start (Male)
9:10am 2.5km Female Wetsuit & Non wetsuit start (Male)
12:00pm Cut Off time for All Swimmers
12:30pm Presentations
Registration:
Entries open on Tuesday 23rd January and close 6pm Wednesday 13th March 2024. There
will be NO on the day registration permitted.
A $20 late fee will be charged for entries received after 6pm Wednesday 13th March and up to 6pm
Friday 15th March 2024.
No refunds offered for athlete cancellations
Race timing:
Tomato Timing will be our official time keepers and Results will be posted on their official
Website. (nb: Lost timing bands will cost swimmer $90).
Sponsors:
We are excited to announce that this years Mentone Marathon will be sponsored by
Southland Isuzu UTE “Live your own way”
Location
Mentone Lifesaving CLub
Beach Road, Mentone Vic 3194