James River Splash One Miler
(400m swim for 12 & under)

Saturday, June 14, 2008
9 a.m. Start

Results are Posted!

Welcome to the James River Splash One Miler at Robious Landing Park.

Swim in open water on the James River on a triangular course at Robious Landing Park in Chesterfield County. This challenge is for competent, trained swimmers on a marked one-mile open water course with no lanes, no starting blocks and no chlorine. Just plenty of James River for you to stroke out a mile with no flip turns or false starts. No one can spit in your lane because there are none.

You don’t want to miss your chance to be a part of this exciting event.

What: James River Splash One Miler & 400m kids swim
   
When:

Saturday, June 14

9 a.m. 400m swim for ages 12 & under
9:30 a.m. James River Splash One Miler*
*Participants will be started in waves of up to 30, based on predicted time and age.

All participants must check in prior to race, beginning at 8 a.m.
   
Where: Race starts and finishes at Robious Landing.

Directions: 

From Western Henrico: Take Route 288 south over the James River and take the first exit onto Huguenot Trails Road. Make a left turn at the light and go east on Huguenot Trails Road which turns into Robious Road for 2 miles. Go left on James River Road and proceed 0.5 miles, passing both Bettie Woodson Weaver Elementary School and James River High School entrances.

From Richmond: Take Chippenham Parkway (150) east to the Route 60 West Midlothian Turnpike Exit. Proceed West on Midlothian Turnpike 4.3 miles to Robious Road and turn right on Robious Road. Proceed West on Robious Road 5.2 miles to James River Road and follow signs for Bettie Woodson Weaver Elementary School and James River High School. Then turn right on James River Road and proceed 0.5 miles, passing both school entrances.

From the Huguenot Bridge: Take Huguenot Road 4.7 miles South to the intersection with Robious Road. Turn right on Robious Road and continue 3 miles to James River Road and signs for Bettie Woodson Weaver Elementary School and James River High School. Then turn right on James River Road and proceed 0.5 miles, passing both school entrances.

   
Who:

Hosted by the Sports Backers, in conjunction with the James River Adventure Games.
   
Cost:
 
Through May 31
June 1-12
June 14
One Miler
$20
$25
$30
400m
$10
$12
$15

Includes:  swim cap, Adventure Games t-shirt, course safety, recovery food and snacks.
   
Register:

Online through June 12 or in person on race morning June 14, or until the race reaches capacity (300), whichever comes first.

Race Day registration will be available at Robious Landing on Saturday, June 14 from 8 to 9 a.m.

Entries are non-refundable and non-transferable. No wetsuits!
   
Entry Confirmation: Click here to see if your entry has been received.  No confirmations will be mailed.
   
Packet Pickup: At Robious Landing beginning at 8 a.m. on Race Day.
   
Prizes:

Awarded to overall male and female winners.
Age Group Awards, top three, male and female.

Age Groups (400m swim): 8 & under, 9-10, 11-12

Age Groups (One Miler): 13-14, 15-18, 19-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, etc.
   
Event Beneficiary:

The James River Fund is the official charity of the James River Adventure Games presented by Dominion. The Sports Backers have created the James River Fund to provide grants to volunteer groups working to enhance recreational use of the public parks along the James River. When you register, please consider making a donation to James River Fund to provide funds for improved river access, clean up activities and trail construction and maintenance.

   
More Info: Call the Sports Backers at (804) 285-9495.

Course Description:

The start is near the canoe boat launch at Robious Landing. The course will proceed up the river to a turn around buoy that will be at the ½ mile mark. The return portion of the course will be marked with buoys to keep the swimmers going in opposite directions.
                                                     Updated on 5/14/2008