There are specific finish cut-off timings for each race. Results will be official once the Head Referee signs them. Incomplete results can be declared official at any time; and results will include the following:

• Swimmers who do not finish the competition (DNF)

• Not making the cut-off time (DNQ)

• Those who are disqualified (DQ)

• Swimmers which did not start (DNS)

* Final results will be listed for DNQ swimmers – however, they will receive participation certificates only. DNF swimmers will be listed on the result page as DNF. For DQ swimmers, the final results will not be displayed.

CUT-OFF TIMINGS:

• 10 km swimathon : 5 hrs 30 min

• 5 km swimathon : 3 hrs

• 2 km swimathon : 80 min

• 1 km swimathon : 50 min

Each participant may take part in ONLY one long distance race per session i.e., either the 5 km or 10 km swimathon on 21st February morning and either the 1 km or 2 km swimathon on 21st February evening.

Those interested may participate in a long distance race as well as the 250 m splash and dash swim - however, the participant must ensure they complete the long distance race before the race briefing and start of the 250 m splash and dash swim.

Please refer to Eligibility criteria section on the Event registration rules and policies page

If you do not have the required certification, there are two options available to you:

1. Participate in any other open water swimming event of minimum 1.5 km (any open water swim) or 5 km (sea swim only) respectively for the 5 km and 10 km certification requirement. A full distance triathlon with a sea swim also provides the necessary certificate for participation in the 10 km race.

2. Contact The Goa Open Water Swimming Club on +91 9834009511 or goaowsclub@gmail.com - They have options of long distance swims as well as OWS camps. Certification by the club is valid for registration.

Feel free to use any forward facing style you are comfortable with (backstroke not allowed). Tip: freestyle sighting can be a problem, hence we recommend all freestyle swimmers to look straight ahead for a bearing once every 10 strokes or so.

Yes, you can rest at any point in the race by holding onto a rescue board. If at any time you feel tired, please signal the closest support crew and they will immediately assist you

The use of swimming aids such as snorkel/mask and/or fins is not allowed at the event and is potentially a threat to other swimmers in the water. While we do not recommend the use of personal tow float for the 5 km and 10 km races, we will allow use of the same if the swimmer wishes to do so.

The first three winners in each race and age category will receive trophies. There are no cash prizes at the event.

E-certificates will be available to all participants who successfully complete the course within the cut-off timings.

Provisional timings will be sent to each participant via SMS within 4 hours of final completion of the race. Provisional timings will be available on the Enduro Sports Goa website (www.endurosportsgoa.com) 48 hrs after completion of the race. Any grievances/contests will need to be submitted via email ONLY to endurosportsgoa@gmail.com within 48 hrs of online display of provisional timings. No grievances/contests will be accepted after this time period. The decision of the organizers/race officials shall be final and binding.

The distance of the event location from the major airports, train stations and bus stands are as follows:

Airports:

Manohar International Airport, Mopa (GOX) - 38 km

Goa International Airport, Dabolim (GOI) - 29 km

Train stations:

Karmali - 18 km

Margao - 37 km

Tivim - 28 km

Bus stand:

Panaji KTC - 7 km