donner lake swim

Donner Lake Swim 2008, August 9th 2008 Truckee, CA

Registration opens June 1st. Download PDF (mail) entry form » or visit Active.com for online registration.
You can register online or by mailing in a registration form.
The registration form will be available June 1st on this website. A link to Active.com for online registration will also be available June 1st.
Mail-in registration must be postmarked by August 1st. Online registration closes August 4th.
The swim is limited to 350 swimmers. Registration may close early and/or there will be no race day registration if the swim sells out.
Please see the "Information Sheet" and "Frequently Asked Questions" for further information about the swim.

• LOCATION: Donner Lake, Truckee, CA. Located 35 miles west of
  Reno, NV and 100 miles east of Sacramento, CA. via Interstate 80. The
  start is at the east end of the lake by Donner Memorial State Park; the
  finish is at West End Beach.
• WARNING: Participants should be adequately trained for this
  competition, which combines high altitude, cool water temperatures,
  and a lengthy swim. Previous experience in similar conditions is highly
  recommended.
• COURSE: Straight, point-to-point, 2.7 miles. Expect water
  temperature 65 – 68 degrees. Altitude is 5933 ft.
• SWIM PROCEDURES: Pre-race instructions at 8:15 AM followed by
  a beach start. Non-motorized individual escorts are permitted. Life
  jackets and “man in water” flags are required on all craft. A 2 hour 30
  minute time limit will be STRICTLY enforced. If you fail to finish
  the race within the time limit, you will be disqualified and removed
  from the water unless you have your own excort. If you think you
  cannot complete the swim in 2 hours 30 minutes, you must provide a
  personal escort to accompany you during the swim. .
• ENTRIES: This event is open to 350 swimmers. We expect to sell
  out. $35 per person if you pre-register for the event; $50 per person, for
  registration on race day. Entry fee is non-refundable. Registration
  opens June 1st. You can register for the swim on-line by following the
  link from www.SierraNevadaMasters.com or by mailing a consolidated
  entry form or official race form with a copy of your 2008 USMS
  membership card and a check payable to SNM (Sierra Nevada
  Masters), c/o Laura Hanson, 2750 Plumas St., #202, Reno, NV, 89509.
  Mailed entry forms must be postmarked by Friday, August 1st. On-line
  registration closes Monday, August 4th. If the Donner Lake Open
  Water Swim sells out, registration may close early and/or there will be
  NO race-day registration.
• T-SHIRTS: Long sleeve shirts will be available on race day for
  purchase for $20.
• CHAMPIONCHIP TIMING SYSTEM: Timing for this event will be
  provided by Finish Line Productions utilizing the ChampionChip
  system. You will be issued a timing chip and ankle strap at check in to
  be worn around the ankle during the swim. As you cross mats at the
  finish line, your time will be recorded based on your assigned chip
  number. You will be unable to exit the finish area until you return your
  timing device and will be charged $30.00 if you fail to do so.
• CHECK-IN: Check-in and race day registration will begin at 6:30 AM
  and close at 8:00 AM. If you plan to register on race day, remember to
  either bring a photocopy of your 2008 USMS registration or the actual
  card for verification of membership. Should you forget to bring your
  current USMS registration, you will be charged a lookup fee of $3.
  Pre-race instructions will take place at 8:15 AM.
• EQUIPMENT: The use of neoprene wet suits or other nonporous
  attire shall render a swimmer ineligible for awards. The use of fins,
  pull buoys or other swimming devices shall not be permitted except
  that soft hand paddles may be used as a prosthesis, provided that, they
  do not present a safety hazard to the other swimmers.
• DIVISIONS: Masters divisions 18-24,25-29, 30-34, etc.; male and
  female. No entrants under 18 years of age are permitted.
• AWARDS: Special awards will be presented to the first woman and
  man to finish (18+ and 40+) and the top three finishers in each age
  group. All entrants will receive an official race cap, post-race
  refreshments and complete results (if requested).
• PARKING: This is a point-to-point swim with parking available at a
  designated parking area at the start and at the finish. At the start of the
  race, you may park at the Donner Museum parking lot for $6 or on the
  south side of Donner Pass Road (absolutely NO parking on the north
  side of Donner Pass Road). At the finish, you may park at the West
  End Beach parking lot. A shuttle will operate between the start and
  finish from 6:30 AM to noon. Spectators must pay the West End
  Beach admission fee. Animals are not allowed in the park.
• PICNIC LUNCH: SNM will provide post race recovery refreshments
  for all participants. If you preregister, your entry fee includes lunch
  catered by Men Wielding Fire. Lunches will be available for purchase
  by spectators and participants who do not sign up in advance.
  Delicious BBQ chicken and salad will be served.
• ACCOMMODATIONS: Accommodations in the area are limited, so
  make your reservations early! Campers should call 800-444-PARK for
  reservations for Donner Memorial State Park (located at the start of the
  race).
• SAFETY: Bright colored caps will be provided and must be worn
  during the swim. The course will be patrolled by safety craft and non-
  motorized individual escorts are permitted. Life jackets and "man in
  water" flags are required on all craft.
• KAYAK: If you want to kayak for the race, contact Cory Avery at
  WayneAvery@SBCglobal.net .
• Results: 2007 PDF » (Previous Years )