The new Aqua Zone Portland Mile will offer $25,000 in cash and prizes to competitors in a downtown mile race in the Willamette River. Some of the world's best professional open water swimmers will be there (all masters in age) to compete for the $5,000 first prize.
First place in the 20-29 age group (both male and female) will receive $400 and a Aqua Zone Renegade technical swimsuit (FINA-approved). First place in the 30-39 age group (male and female) will receive $600 and a Renegade swimsuit; 2nd place will receive $200 and 3rd will receive $100.
First place in the 40-49 age group (male and female) will receive $600 and a Renegade technical swimsuit; 2nd place will receive $200 and 3rd will receive $100.
First place in the 50-59 age group (male and female) will receive $400 and a Renegade swimsuit; 2nd place will receive $100
First place in the 60+ age group (male and female) will receive a Renegade swimsuit.
Additionally, there is a $500 cash prize for the swimmer who is closest to their predicted time. In case of a tie, the oldest athlete wins.
The reason why the 30-39 and the 40-49 age groups receive a larger cash prize is because these age groups have the greatest number of entrants and, therefore, theoretically, it is hardest to win among more athletes.
For more information, go to www.portlandmile.com.
