Go Home Bay Marathon 2023

Saturday, July 29th, 2023

Main Dock

Swim

9:00 am

From Sharps’ around outside of Pig Island to Main Dock rock.

Under 10s swim from Rose Island (across from Scott MacDonald's cottage in Riddells Bay) 

Go Home Bay Marathon Rules: 2023

General

  • Swimmers may not touch or hold onto a boat or other watercraft at any point during the swim.

  • Swimmers may not stand on or walk across land at any point during the swim (scraping your knees on the Pig Island shoal is acceptable).

  • Under 10s may use a flotation aid (e.g., a life jacket, water wings, or poodle noodle); for other age groups, flotation aids are permitted.

Course

  • The course for all age groups other than Under 10s is from the Sharp’s rock, outside Pig Island, to the Main Dock rock.

  • The course for Under 10s is from Rose Island (across from Scott MacDonald's cottage in Riddells Bay) to the Main Dock rock.

Eligibility

  • Eligibility: Cottagers and guests from sites in good standing as of noon on Marathon day may participate and receive ribbons.

Age Groups

  • Age is as of July 31st. Each competitor can compete in only one age group.

Prizes

  • Participation ribbons are awarded in the Under 10 category, and for all competitors who complete the swim.