Equipment

Mandatory equipment for team and solo participants

There will be a mandatory equipment check at registration.

• 1 wetsuit per participant suitable for water temperature of min 14 degrees Celsius
• 1 pair goggles per participant
• 1 pair clean trainers with good grip, suitable for off road/multi terrain, per participant. 
• 1 whistle per participant
• Hydration system, soft bottle or cup per participant

This event will be plastic cup free in a bid to reduce waste and help care for the environment. Water will of course be available at feed stations and the finish line but you will need to carry your own bottle or cup. We recommend using a soft silicone cup or similar which can be easily stashed inside your wetsuit or a soft bottle.

Additional mandatory equipment for solo competitors only

• 1 Tow float (must be a dedicated swimming tow float – a pull buoy does not count as a tow float!) Juniors must have a float as well as the accompanying adult.

Mandatory equipment that Love SwimRun will supply

• Race bibs – must be worn at ALL TIMES during the race and must not be modified
• Swim caps – must be worn during all the swims

Strongly recommended equipment

• Water
• Emergency food
• Mobile phone in waterproof case
• Basic First Aid kit

Optional equipment

• Hand paddles
• Pull buoys
• Flippers
• Tow float
• Waist belts and tow lines.

Equipment that is NOT allowed

• Floatation help that is bigger than 100 cm x 60 cm.
• Headphones
• Powered propulsion

Event rules

1. Participants must follow the marked course and instructions of marshals at all times. Failure to follow instructions will result in disqualification.
2. Teams of two must stay together at all times and must remain less than 25 metres apart on land and less than 10 metres apart in the water
3. Teams must arrive at each transition/checkpoint as a pair.
4. Participants must check in at all required checkpoints. Do not leave the checkpoints without ensuring your race number has been recorded.
5. Teams must finish as a pair or will be disqualified.
6. Junior participants must remain within 10m of their guardian at all times.
7. Your total time is from the whistle blowing at the start until the last team member has crossed the finish line. Time includes any time at feed stations.
8. There are 2 cut off times/locations. Participants must reach these points by a certain time to be able to continue with the race. If you are asked to retire from the race you must do so without question or complaint. Information about the cut off times will be confirmed in the event handbook.
9. All solo participants must carry a tow float. If one team member retires the remaining member may not continue alone without a tow float.
10. Participants that withdraw from the race shall report this as soon as possible to the organisers and return their timig chip and bib number.

Participant Declaration

(Assumption Of Risk for all participants)

I hereby affirm that I am aware of the risk involved with any open water swimming / swimrun activity.

I understand that open water swimming may involve inherent risks, including but not limited to cold related illness, infection and disease, marine life injuries, drowning or accidents.

I have read the Terms and Conditions, the General Rules and the Event rules and agree to follow them at all times.

I accept the no refund policy and I understand that I have limited entry tranfer options, as set out in the terms and Conditions.

I understand that it is entirely my decision whether to take out optional Refund Protect insurance and that I will carefully check the terms of the policy before doing so to make sure it is suitable for my needs.

I understand and agree that I must stay within the designated swim areas/on the stated course at all times.

I have read the Event Schedule and understand the nature of the event. I am aware of the prerequisite skill level / swimming experience necessary to participate in the events and the course/category I have opted for, and I stipulate that I meet these requirements. I understand that participating in the event may be strenuous and declare that I am medically able, physically fit and properly trained. I have declared any relevant medical details to the organisers.

I understand that I am responsible for supplying my own equipment, as stated in the Event Schedule, in proper working condition, regardless of where I obtained it or from whom. I understand that my equipment will be checked at registration that that I may be prevented from registering if my equipment is not up to standard.

I acknowledge that the event may be held over public roads and facilities open to the public during the event and upon which hazards are to be expected.

I acknowledge and agree that participation in the event may carry with it certain inherent risks and dangers that cannot be eliminated completely ranging from risk of minor discomfort to catastrophic injuries including permanent disability and death.

I understand and agree that neither the Organisers of this event nor the sponsors of the event, nor any of their respective officers, agents, or volunteers (hereinafter referred to as ‘Released Parties’) may be held liable or responsible in any way for any injury, death, or other damages to myself, my family heirs or assigns that may occur as a result of my participation in the event or as a result of the negligence of any party, including the Released Parties, whether passive or active.

In consideration of being allowed to participate in the event, I hereby personally assume all risks in connection with it, for any harm, injury, or damage that may befall me while I am participating in the event, including all risks connected therewith, whether foreseen or unforeseen.

I agree to hold harmless the Released Parties from any claim or lawsuit by myself, my family, estate, heirs or assigns, arising out of my participation in the event, including any and all claims arising during my practicing and any arising during or after I complete the Event.

I understand that open water swimming / swimrun activities are physically strenuous and that I will be exerting myself during the event, I expressly assume the risk of any and all injuries, and I will not hold the Released Parties responsible if I am injured as a result of heart attack, panic, drowning, trips or falls, head injury, or any other cause of injury or death not specifically stated herein.

I understand that all the terms herein are contractual, they are not a mere recital, and my entering online is done of my own free act and in so doing, I waive my legal rights to sue.

I state that I am of lawful age and legally competent to make an online Entry, or that I have the written consent of my parent or legal guardian to engage in the event under the conditions of this waiver as stipulated by their entering on my behalf.

It is my intention to exempt and release all of the Released Parties as defined herein, from all liability whatsoever for personal injury, property damage or wrongful death however caused, including but not limited to the negligence of the Released Parties, whether passive or active.

By completing my online entry I HAVE FULLY INFORMED MYSELF OF THE CONTENTS OF THIS LIABILITY RELEASE AND ASSUMPTION OF RISK BY READING IT.

At Registration, you must produce appropriate photographic personal identification acceptable to the Event Organiser such as driver’s license or passport.

Prizes

All competitors will receive a handmade local slate medal. Winners prizes will be supplied by Zone3 and will be given out after the race finishes. Prizes will be awarded to the first 3 teams/solos in each category (Full course: solo male & female, teams male, female & mixed. Sprint course: male and female, Junior male and female) No cash alternative to the prizes will be offered. Prizes must be collected on the day and will not be given out after the event day.

Training plan & swimrun tips

We strongly recommend you train for this event. You can find lots of information about training for swimrun on this website in the SwimRun Knowledge Hub. We also have a training plan available here.

View results from Love SwimRun Llanberis 2023 HERE!

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View results from Love SwimRun Llanberis 2017 HERE!