Hi,
I'm looking for a first 10K swim to enter. Completing the distance or dealing with waves don't worry me, but the cold does, since I am a skinny runner type and I sometimes turn into a popsicle. So I was considering either Miami or Pensacola. Pensacola is preferable because it's within driving distance, but the web site for the event is not really updated. Most of the links aren't working, and the contact email bounced back to me.
Has anyone out there done Pensacola who could describe it a little bit? The race is May 20 this year--not sure if that's when it's always been held. Is this a good "warm" first 10K to choose? What about sharks? Is there current? Is the course well marked? Is there a cutoff time?
thanks so much.
I believe the Hotel is now the Quality Inn Gulf Breeze. Formerly the Gulf Breeze Inn. This location was the start and finish for the 10K event as well as the packet pickup, pre-race meeting and luncheon and awards ceremony. It is nothing fancy but met my needs and had a decent restaurant.
That hotel information is correct. I didn't realize there was an awards ceremony, and took off too quickly to catch it last year. Good to know for this year.
I believe the Hotel is now the Quality Inn Gulf Breeze. Formerly the Gulf Breeze Inn. This location was the start and finish for the 10K event as well as the packet pickup, pre-race meeting and luncheon and awards ceremony. It is nothing fancy but met my needs and had a decent restaurant.
That hotel information is correct. I didn't realize there was an awards ceremony, and took off too quickly to catch it last year. Good to know for this year.
