In 2013, we held the first MHM Cancer Sucks Freedom swim in honor of our daughter who was diagnosed with non Hodgkin’s Lymphoma in January of 2013.  The race was a huge success and we were asked to put on an annual race.  Lauren is now in college at Nova Southeastern University in Florida studying Marine Biology and is remission.

Each race we select a benefactor and send them a check in lieu of awards.  The benefactor for 2015 will be the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society.

There are 1/2, 1.2, 2.4 and 4.8 mile options.  Wet suits are permitted but keep in mind the lake temperatures in early July will be high 60’s to mid 70’s.  Males and Femalesand wet suit/non wet suit will be in the same wave for each category.   We have a 1/2 mile and 1.2 mile course marked.  2.4 & 4.8 mile swimmers will swim multiple loops.(Each lap is 1.2 miles) If you are swimming the 4.8 mile loop you must complete your 3rd lap by 9:30 am.  If you sign up for the 4.8 mile race and feel like you need to start earlier, please contact me in advance.

Start Times:

• The race will begin at 7:15 AM. .  You can warm up from 6:45-7:15.  There will be a mandatory pre race meeting at 7:00 a.m. for 4.8 mile teams and relay teams.  As soon as the 4.8 mile wave begins we will hold meetings for the rest of the swimmers.
• 4.8 miles Males/Females: Both Wet Suit and Non Wet Suit will start at 7:15* There will be cut offs imposed for the 4.8 mile swim. (We need to be off the premises by 11 am. No one will be allowed to start a 4^th lap of the swim past 9:30)
• 2.4  miles Male/Females: both Wet Suit and Non Wet Suit will start at 7:30**
• 1.2  miles : Males/Females, both Wet Suit and Non Wet Suit will start at 7:35**
• 1/2 mile: Males/Females, both Wet Suit and Non Wet Suit will start at 7:40**
• The event will be chip timed and results will be posted on site and on our web page
• There are no awards. A donation will be made to the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society

Waves

• Each wave will have different colored swim caps. We are trying to get caps donated. https://milehighmultisport.com/open-water-swimming/swim-race-2-july-5-2015/If we can’t get caps donated we will ask you to supply your own
• 2.4 & 4.8 mile swimmers will swim multiple loops to make up the distance.  This will be on a honor system (you are only cheating yourself). 4.8 mile swimmers can set up feed stations on the shoreline but are not permitted individual kayakers
• Results will be provided by the following age groups/divisions:

Age Groups / Divisions :

**( Depending on the wave sizes we may separate males and females and change the start times)

• Under 25 Non Wet Suit only
• Ages 26-35 Wet Suit and Non Wet Suit
• 35+ Wet Suit and Non Wet Suit
• 4.8 miles $40 until 6/20 then $50 to 7/3
• All other distances only $30 until June 20th when the price goes up to $40.
• Registration ends on July 4th at noon.

RESULTS can be found HERE post race

 Miscellaneous:

• Race day registration is $50 for 1/2, 1.2 and 2.4 mile distances.  4.8 mile swimmers $65 (Cash or Check only)
• Pick up your chip on race morning
• The locker rooms will be open pre and post race but you must exit the premises by 11:00 am
• There will be safety kayaks, SUP Personnel and a rescue boat on the lake during the race.
• No Dogs are allowed on the grounds!! Please leave your dogs at home.
• No Awards but we will post results on line post race via the Racing Underground Web Oage
• NO REFUNDS FOR ANY REASON
• PLEASE CAR POOL
• THE LAKE IS LOCATED AT 7255 Grant Ranch Blvd, Lakewood, Co 80123

Parking:

There is room for about 100 cars in the parking lot.  PLEASE car pool. If you park in the adjacent neighborhood RESPECT the community (Holiday weekend and the neighbors are probably going to be asleep when you arrive).   If you have spectators, please have them car pool with you or park at the grade school located 1/2 mile south on Grant Ranch Blvd. 

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