Gear up for the ultimate aquatic challenge at Lake Meridian in Kent! This year, we're starting one hour earlier, so get ready to dive in!**PERKS:**<br>The first 100 athletes to register receive a beach towel. For our young swimmers (ages 9-12), the 500 Yard event is just $35. Expect invigorating lake temperatures in the mid-60s.<br><br>**LOCATION:** Lake Meridian, 14800 SE 272nd St, Kent, WA 98042<br><br>**REGISTRATION DETAILS:**<br>- Early Bird: $65.00<br>- Regular: $75.00<br>- Day of Race: $85.00<br>- 500 Yard Swim (ages 9-12): $35.00<br><br>**RACE EVENTS:**<br>- 500 Yards for ages 9-12<br>- 1 Mile (Wetsuit/No-Wetsuit)<br>- 1 Mile FIN (Wetsuit/No-Wetsuit)<br>- 2 Mile (Wetsuit/No-Wetsuit)<br><br>**IMPORTANT RULES:**<br>Participants under 18 must have supervision and parental consent. Although not USMS sanctioned, we adhere to USMS open water rules. Wetsuits and nonporous attire are allowed for wetsuit events. Fins (maximum 12 inches) are permitted in the 1 Mile FIN events, but mono fins, pull buoys, snorkels, and mp3 players are prohibited.<br><br>**AGE CATEGORIES:**<br>12 & under, 13-14, 15 & over, 18-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75-79, 80-84, 85-89, and beyond.<br><br>**SCHEDULE:**<br>- 7:30 AM: Registration Check-In<br>- 8:30 AM: Mandatory Safety Meeting<br>- 9:00 AM: 2 Mile Start<br>- 9:10 AM: 1 Mile Start<br>- 9:20 AM: 1 Mile FIN Start<br>- 500 Yards Start: Following course clearance<br><br>**GEAR UP:**<br>Grab our limited edition long-sleeved cotton T-shirts during registration. Purchase only available until a specified date; no on-site sales.<br><br>**COST:**<br>- $32.00 (SM, MD, LG, XLG)<br>- $35.00 (2XL, 3XL, 4XL)<br><br>**INSURANCE & REFUNDS:**<br>Consider race/event insurance via REGShield. Details on coverage are provided during registration. Please note, registrations are non-refundable and non-transferable.<br><br>Prepare, swim, and conquer the waters at Lake Meridian!