Mönacö Swimrun
25 march 2023
Monaco ocean Weak
The new MÖNACÖ SWIMRUN will be held in the beautiful Principality of Monaco, within the framework of the Monaco Ocean Week
Against the picturesque backdrop of the cliff-face over which hangs the iconic Oceanographic Museum near the Prince’s Palace be challenged by a SWIMRUN experience that infuses nature with history to offer a timeless adventure
OPEN WATER SWIMMING
VARIOUS TERRAIN URBAN RUNNING
Multisport formats
The global movement of SWIMRUN has added a new sense of adventure to multisport formats. This unique composition of swimming and running entails participants to interchange between the two without changing clothes, and carrying everything they need for the race with them. The sport normally involves teams of two, however with our MÖNACÖ SWIMRUN – SPRINT and EXPERIENCE format, you have the option to register as a solo participant as well. In accordance to the SWIMRUN tradition, we have created this race on the three original pillars:
STRIVE
A race which will combine speed in some parts and technicality in others, all whilst you are immersed in breath-taking and iconic scener
SHARE
PRESERVE
Limited plastic usage, responsible event planning and supporting key conservation causes
The races
choose your own experience
Sprint race
Perfectly aligned to push the limits and challenge pro-athletes and highly-active semi-professionals. the course is breath-taking, tough and promises to challenge and inspire. running over sea rocks, through the saint martin gardens, urban trails and port sides, athletes will need to be strong in order to excel in the 14.5 km trail running portion of this race. the swimming section will invite you to a salty challenge, with 7 sections – the longest 850 m stretch being the most iconic swim of the race below the oceanographic museum.
Experience race
The shorter experience race for avid ocean and sporting enthusiasts. this unique course is especially formulated for those who are new to the sport and passionate about the cause. with shorter distances and only comprising of 6 swim sections, this format is ideal for those who are not quite ready to compete over bigger distances.
IT IS THE PERFECT EXPERIENTIAL INTRODUCTION TO THE BEAUTY OF SWIMRU
- TOTAL RACE DISTANCE: 14.5 KM
- START TIME: 9:00 — FIRST ARRIVALS: 12:00
Course details
- TOTAL RUN: 12 KM
- LONGEST RUN: 5.5 km
- RUN SECTIONS: 7
- TOTAL SWIM: 2.5 KM
- LONGEST SWIM: 850 M
- SWIM SECTIONS: 7
- TOTAL RACE DISTANCE: 8.2 KM
- START TIME: 9:30 — FIRST ARRIVALS: 11:30
Course details
- TOTAL RUN: 7.2 KM
- LONGEST RUN: 3.3 KM
- RUN SECTIONS: 6
- SWIMMING: 954 M
- LONGEST SWIM: 320 M
- SWIM SECTIONS: 5
Race information
Browse the program, rules and prizes
Swimming in Final Ligure
Here you’ll find everything you need to know as a racer at the swimrun race in Monaco. please read through the various resources thoroughly as the information is of the utmost importance for your experience before and during the race. good luck and have fun!
RACE DIRECTOR
MATTEO TESTA
+33 626 612 673
swimrun@monaco.mc
SUSTAINABILITY & DESIGN
SOPHIE BUFTON
+33 640 626 081
swimrun@monaco.mc
Entry pre-requisite
- To be able to participate in the Mönaċö swimrun experience or sprint races you must be at least 18 years of age and be able to swim.
- The sprint & experience races are open to both teams of two and solo competitors.
racers responsibility
- the athletes must know the rules and follow them.
- the athletes shall respect other athletes, the organisation, spectators, tourists, the environment and the people living in the race area.
- the athletes are not allowed to use unfair methods to get advantages.
- doping is forbidden.during the race
● the athletes are participating at their own risk and cannot hold the organisation responsible for any accident during the race. - The teams / individuals athletes are obliged at their best ability to help another participant who has been injured or is sick.
- A team / individual who has abandoned the race shall report it as soon as possible to the organisation.
- If, for any reason, an athlete needs to abandon the race, the other team member must also stop.
- Littering will lead to automatic disqualification at first offence.
- This event is zero waste, and your disposal waste must be deposited into the appropriate bins.
- The athletes must know the rules and follow them.
- The athletes shall respect other athletes, the organisation, spectators, tourists, the environment and the people living in the race area.
- The athletes are not allowed to use unfair methods to get advantages.
- Doping is forbidden.
- The athletes are participating at their own risk and cannot hold the organisation responsible for any accident during the race.
- The teams / individuals athletes are obliged at their best ability to help another participant who has been injured or is sick.
- A team / individual who has abandoned the race shall report it as soon as possible to the organisation.
- If, for any reason, an athlete needs to abandon the race, the other team member must also stop.
- Littering will lead to automatic disqualification at first offence.
- This event is zero waste, and your disposal waste must be deposited into the appropriate bins.
- For safety reasons, we will allow no tow-line on the first running sections of any race.
Race jury has 3 persons from the race organisation.
The Race Jury:
- Enforces the rules;
- Decides the outcome of a protest;
- Decides about disqualification;
- Decide about course changes and changes in the rules.
- At least two members of the jury are needed to be able to take a race jury decision.
- The race jury has the right to use “common sense” to take a decision about a situation if it is not clear in the rules.
- The decision of the race jury is definitive.
A Protest must be submitted in writing to the race organisation within an hour after finishing the race. A protest must include:
- Time and location;
- Team number and signatures of the team members;
- Team number or team name of the team the protest is against;
- The reason for the protest;
- If possible, include witness with name or team number.
A protest that does not fill the criteria of the above points will be ignored.
A decision from the race jury will be communicated to those involved as soon as possible.
Offence against the rules may lead to time penalty or, in the worst case, to a disqualification. Causes of disqualification:
- Missing one of the mandatory equipment;
- No race bib;
- 200m outside off the zone;
- No assistance to a team member or an organiser in danger;
- Pollution and/or littering;
- Complete registration dossier;
- Complete principal equipment per team;
- Doping.
- It is not allowed to receive assistance from other people than the race organisation.
- Each team has to make their own way from start to finish.
LOCATION:
Larvotto Beach, Monaco
You are required to come prepared with the following:
- Your photo ID;
- A medical certificate showing the practice of endurance in swimrun or triathlon, dated within the last 3 months. If a national licence is not provided, a daily insurance will be invoiced at the cost of 7€;
- All participants must provide their full name and details of any health problems or medication upon entry;
- All registrations are definitive and will not be reimbursed. Withdrawal before the event for any impediment or medical issue should be addressed to the participant’s personal insurance;
- It is allowed to change one team member of the same gender.
General Info About Equipment
- All teams must bring all their equipment from start to finish.
- Teams picking up or dropping off equipment will be disqualified, unless designated pick-up and drop-off zones exist.
- Before the race, there will be spot checks of the mandatory kit.
Principal Equipment per Team:
Mandatory
- Trainers, trail shoes;
- Swim goggles;
- Swim cap (the one provided by the organisation);
- Hand paddles;
- Pull-buoy and/or neoprene calf sleeves.
Voluntary
- A neoprene wetsuit (shorty type) per person suitable for the current water temperatures (thermal recommended);
- Tow-line (for team category only);
- Energy snacks to sustain the athletes for the race – 1500 kcal per team.
Bring Spares
We recommend that you bring one spare set of goggles between two people and a piece of elastic cord should you need to repair a shoelace, hand paddle straps, etc.
Mandatory Technical Pack (provided by the organiser)
- Timing chip (lost or not returned timing chip will be charged 50 euros);
- Restube, water safety device (lost or not returned Restube will be charged 70 euros);
- Lycra bib vest, one per person, must be visibly worn during the entire race. Failure to do so will lead to disqualification;
- Swim cap, one per person, must be worn in all swimming areas;
- No swim fins are allowed.
Friday, March 24th, 2023 | Larvotto Beach
17:00 – 20:00 Arrivals & Check-in of Athletes //
Registration and Race Pack Collection
18:00 Races Briefing
19:00 Welcoming Cocktail & Opening Ceremony with remarks from :
- President of the Prince Albert Foundation
- World Champion Freediver, Pierre Frolla
- Race Director, Matteo Testa
- Nancy Heslin, Forbes Monaco
Saturday, March 25, 2023 | Larvotto Beach
- 8:00 Arrival of the Athletes
- 9:00 Experience & Sprint Race Start
- 10:30 Kids Events
- 12:00 Experience & Sprint Race First Arrivals
- 15:00 Award Ceremony
- 17:30 Gala Cocktail After Race at Marco La Rose Des Vents, Larvotto Beach, Monaco
Race Course
- The race course is marked.
- The athletes must follow the race course shown in the map.
- Athletes who do not follow the course will be disqualified.
- Athletes shall not overtake other teams and shall walk past tourists within marked-up “danger zones”.
Checkpoints / Energy Stations
- There will be several water / food checkpoints throughout the course.
- There may be additional un-announced checkpoints along the course, not shown on the map.
- Teams failing to pass a checkpoint will be disqualified.
Medical Points
- There will be several medical points where participants can get help if needed.
- There will be medical staff and equipment on boats and on land.
Timing
- The time is from the start until the finish line.
- The team has to pass all timing checkpoints and the finish line together.
Cut-Off Times
- Throughout the course, there will be cut-off points that teams need to pass by a certain time to be able to continue racing.
- Teams must pass cut-off point(s) within a certain time frame presented during the compulsory race brief at the latest.
- Teams or solos who do not make it to specified cut-off point(s) in time will be taken off the race and disqualified.
- Information about the cut-off times will be given the day before the start.
Categories and Prizes
Long Endurance – Team >> First 3 teams in each category – Men, Women, and Mixed.
- 1st: 1000€ for the 1st overall
- 2nd: 600€ for the 2nd overall
- 3rd: 400€ for the 3rd overall
Short Experience Team >> First 3 teams in each category – Men, Women, and Mixed.
- 1st: Gear from sponsors
- 2nd: Gear from sponsors
- 3rd: Gear from sponsors
Short Experience & Long Endurance Solo >> First 3 Men, First 3 Women
- 1st: Gear from sponsors
- 2nd: Gear from sponsors
- 3rd: Gear from sponsors
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General Safety Rules
- The two members of each team have to stay together at all times and cannot be more than 20 meters apart on land or 10 metres during swimming.
- Athletes shall never move further away than 10m from the trail.
- The race organisation & the medical team can refuse a team to continue if they:
- Are not equipped with above-specified compulsory equipment;
- Are not capable to continue the race, due to fatigue or being in poor physical condition.
- Athletes must enter water feet first. Diving into water head first is strictly forbidden.
Health and Safety
- A medical assistance team will ensure the participants’ security.
- Medical personnel authorized by the event may examine any participant who appears in distress. If in the sole opinion of authorized medical personnel, it is in the best interest of the participant’s health and welfare, medical personnel may remove the participant from the event.
- Participants must retire at once from the race if ordered to do so by a member of the event’s official staff, official medical staff.
- We will not accept any rubbish along the course – keep all your rubbish securely in your pockets.
- Recycling bins will be provided throughout the route.
- Be prepared to carry any rubbish between the provided stations.
- March is the first month of spring in Monaco. It is a moderate month, with an average temperature ranging between max 14°C (57.2°F) and min 9.6°C (49.3°F). In Monaco, in March, it is raining for 6.1 days, with typically 71mm (2.8″) of accumulated precipitation. The average day length is 12 hours with sunrise at approx 07:10 and sunset at 18:45 – 19:55 CET.
- Sea Temperature:
- In Monaco, the average seawater temperature in March is 13.4°C (56.1°F), so we strongly recommend thermal shorty wetsuits and thermal undertop. Thermal neoprene swim caps may be worn under the race swimcap.
- In case of extreme weather such as high winds or big sea or in case of another unexpected situation, the race organisation has the right to shorten or change the course or in the worst case cancel the race.
Sponsor Markings
- The teams are allowed to have sponsors marked on their race gear.
- Race Swim Caps
- Race swim caps cannot be modified in any way and must be worn and visible at all times when in the water.
- Race Bibs
- Race bibs cannot be modified in any way and must be worn at all times.
- Pictures and Images Rights
- Athletes give the race organisers the right to use pictures and film material taken during the race. These can be used free of rights in marketing, press material, internet, television, and movies. Athletes also accept our video or film crew to use drones as part of filming on the course.
- All images and rights from the event are reserved. All unauthorized commercial use of images will be legally addressed.
- We will have a dedicated and extensive media production team during the event, and you can expect to see photographers and press along the course.
- We will share content online via our website and on social media using #MÖNACÖSWIMRUN or #MONACOSWIMRUN.
- Our images are free for personal usage but not commercial use for promoting other events. Please contact us if you would like to access material for media: swimrun@monaco.mc.
- We deeply believe that Monaco and the surrounding area has so much to offer, and we strongly suggest you take the time to enjoy it.
- Bring your friends and family members to enjoy the week with you.
- Monaco and its neighboring towns offer a variety of apartment rentals, hotels, and B&B accommodation, something to suit everyone’s taste and budget.
- Roquebrune, a nearby small medieval village overlooking the sea, offers a small selection of accommodation options with easy access to outdoor sports for open water swimming, MTB, trekking, trail running, and rock climbing.
- MÖNACÖSWIMRUN is run during Monaco Ocean Week. Further details on the week-long program are available on their website: Monaco Ocean Week Program.
- Monaco, Nice, the charming towns of Eze, Beaulieu, Villefranche in between, and the towns of the Italian Riviera next door offer a variety of typical Mediterranean restaurants to choose from, as well as several supermarkets from which to purchase food.
- Airbnb
- MÖNACÖSWIMRUN does not endorse nor support any of the linked information, services, products, or providers. Activedrop Outdoor makes no effort to verify or to exert any editorial control or influence over information on pages outside of this domain.
- Do we want to partner with a hotel?? Could offer free accommodation then to the PROS. Negotiated rates.
We encourage you to travel to Monaco via train. There are frequent connections from Nice to the west or from Ventimiglia and the Italian Riviera to the east.
International Airport (Nice)
Paris-Monaco >> 7h30
Cannes-Monaco>> 1 hour
Nice-Monaco >> 30 mins
Ventimiglia-Monaco >> 40 Mins
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