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GARDEN STATE SWIMRUN
May 27 @ 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
NJ's Only Swimrun · Otillo Format
Garden State Swimrun.
Run. Swim. Run. Swim. Repeat. Solo or as a 2-person team - one continuous adventure through the lakes and trails of Dickerson Mine Preserve.
What is SwimRun?
Trail running + open-water swimming. One continuous race.
Swimrun
FormatRun -> Swim -> Run -> repeat
TransitionsNone - never stop moving
Gear changesNone - swim in your shoes and kit
BikeNo bike
DivisionsSolo or 2-person team
OriginSweden - OTILLO island-to-island
The Course
Lake. Trail. Lake. Trail. Finish line.
Dickerson Mine Preserve gives us everything swimrun was built for: a chain of clean Highlands lakes connected by rolling single-track. You'll string together up to fourteen stages without ever leaving the course.
Course Map
Garden State Swimrun Loop
Sprint athletes complete one loop. Experience athletes complete two loops back-to-back.
Leg-by-Leg Breakdown
Pick your distance.
Experience
9 Legs · ~7 mi
5
Runs
4
Swims
5.1k
Longest Run
Leg 1
Run 500m
Leg 2
Swim 200m
Leg 3
Run 2700m
Leg 4
Swim 500m
Leg 5
Run 5100m
Leg 6
Swim 700m
Leg 7
Run 1000m
Leg 8
Swim 400m
Leg 9
Run 200m
Sprint
17 Legs · ~14 mi
9
Runs
8
Swims
5.1k
Longest Run
Leg 1
Run 500m
Leg 2
Swim 200m
Leg 3
Run 2700m
Leg 4
Swim 500m
Leg 5
Run 5100m
Leg 6
Swim 700m
Leg 7
Run 1000m
Leg 8
Swim 400m
Leg 9
Run 700m
Leg 10
Swim 200m
Leg 11
Run 2700m
Leg 12
Swim 500m
Leg 13
Run 5100m
Leg 14
Swim 700m
Leg 15
Run 1000m
Leg 16
Swim 400m
Leg 17
Run 200m
The Venue
Dickerson Mine Preserve, NJ.
Dickerson Mine Preserve
1178 Route 10, West St
Randolph, NJ
Swimrun Gear - What Do I Need?
Swim Run is unique - you run and swim with all your gear.
So choose wisely.
Required
- Swim Cap (Official GSSR Cap Included)
- Swim Goggles
- Swimrun Shoes
- Tether (For Teams)
- Swimrun Undergarments
- Socks (Waterproof Recommended)
Optional
- Swimrun Pull Buoy or Shin/Lower Body Float
- Swimrun Wetsuit
- Swim Paddles
Pricing
Register early. Save the most.
| Race | Door BusterMarch 1 | EarlyMarch 4 | RegularMay 1 | LateJuly 1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Experience - Solo | $80 | $90 | $100 | $110 |
| Experience - Team | $150 | $165 | $180 | $195 |
| Sprint - Solo | $145 | $160 | $175 | $185 |
| Sprint - Team | $260 | $280 | $300 | $320 |
What Makes It Special
Raw. Strategic. Unforgettable.
- Multiple lake crossings
- Technical yet runnable trails
- Continuous race format
- Solo and 2-person team divisions
- Post-race breakfast catered by The Barn
- A welcoming but gritty endurance community
Partners and Sponsors
Proudly supported by.
Race-day breakfast catered by The Barn.
