Race Dates

Sunday 10 November 2024 – Race One Results
Sunday 24 November 2024 – Race Two Results
Sunday 08 December 2024 – Race Three Results
Sunday 12 January 2025 – Race Four Results
Sunday 19 January 2025 – Race Five Results
Sunday 09 February 2025 – Race Six Results

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Race Distances

Short = 1000m
Medium = 2000km
Long = 3000km

Terms and conditions for RealSwim Race Series Events:

I understand that there are risks involved in the activities I will be undertaking, caused by hazards such as cold water, changeable weather, and other users of the water.

I understand that an unpredictable or uncontrollable event may occur that could possibly cause me serious harm or death.

I understand there is a minimum level of competency required for this activity and if I am unsure I will check with a Fit&Abel staff member before undertaking this activity.

I am aware of the implications of my voluntary participation and the consequences should I ignore the organisation’s safety management procedures and directions, including procedures and directions regarding the use of safety equipment.

I acknowledge that the organisation will take all reasonable and practicable steps to keep me safe while I am involved in these activities. However, I accept full responsibility for my own actions or inaction.

I commit to keeping New Zealand waterways pest free by checking, rinsing and drying my wetsuit and swim gear when swimming in a new fresh water location.

I understand that photographs may be taken of the swimming activity and may be used for Fit&Abel marketing purposes.

By registering for the FitandAbel RealSwim Race Series event I confirm that I am physically fit and competent to complete the event distance that I have chosen to enter (3000m, 2000m or 1000m).

I understand that the swim is in open water.

I accept that it is my responsibility to contact the event organisers should any information on my entry form need to be updated e.g emergency contact details.

Please speak to staff if uncertain about any aspect of the event.

If the event is cancelled due to weather conditions, Covid level restrictions, weather events or ‘acts of God’, I understand I will receive a credit for my entry on my FitandAbel TeamUp account.

I understand and agree to the following refund policy;

• If I cancel my event entry for any reason more than 72hrs prior to the event date, I will receive my swim pass back onto my FitandAbel Team Up account to use for another RealSwim Race Series event during the 2023/2024 season. Or if no races remain, I will receive 100% of my entry fee back as a credit to my FitandAbel Team Up account
• If I cancel my event entry for any reason less than 72hrs prior to the event date, I will receive no refund or credit to my FitandAbel Team Up account.

By entering the RealSwim Race Series events you are agreeing to the above terms and conditions.

Sponsors

A big thank you to our community friends without whom the RealSwim Race Series would not be possible: