Welcome to the ÖTILLÖ World Series 1000 Lakes
The place to be in the autumn
Date TBD
This ÖTILLÖ Swimrun World Series race course is a point-to-point race. The course is fast with lots of transitions between land and water. In some places you will be alone and in others you will be cheered by several hundred that have come out for you.
Race description
This swimrun race course is fast and spectacular! Not only do you need to be able to move fast along never-ending forest trails, you also need to be strong in the water with many swim sections and almost 25% swimming. The water is usually calm and flat so think of it as a giant pool. 10 swim sections means lots of transitions, be fast in and out of water to gain time. The start is in the Manor of Wesenberg and the finish is next to the castle in Rheinsberg. Get ready to embark on a new adventure, through mystical forests and in untouched lakes.
Short facts
Date:
Country: Germany
Total race distance: 42 200 m
Trail-running: 34 640 m
Run sections: 11
Swimming: 7 560 m
Swim sections: 10
Longest swim: 1 300 m
Longest run: 7 370 m
Total elevation: 51 m
Registration
Early bird fee
– Team € 385 / Solo € 210
Normal fee
– Team € 420 / Solo € 230
Late entry fee
– Team € 480 / Solo € 260
About ÖTILLÖ Swimrun 1000 Lakes
ÖTILLÖ Swimrun 1000 Lakes is only 70 km from Berlin and offers incredible opportunities where you can combine swimrun and a city get-away. The Mecklenburger Seenplatte is special, it is very rural, it is riddled with pristine lakes with drinking-quality water and it is full of beech forests. This makes the location extremely graphic, while running on the beautiful, fast sand trails everything around you is in a vertical plane with tree trunks reaching for the sky! You feel as if you are in almost virgin nature. The location is different than anything we expected.
Schedule for the weekend
(This is the 2020 schedule for reference, next time at 1000 Lakes all races will be held on Saturday)
Thursday
| 23:59 | (Local time) Last day to enter and make changes for the ÖTILLÖ World Series, Sprint and Experience races. Changes must be sent to info@otilloswimrun.com. |
Saturday
| 09:00-10:00 | Registration ÖTILLÖ Sprint & Experience – Race tents, Rheinsberg |
| 10:00 | MANDATORY Race briefing ÖTILLÖ Sprint & Experience, for all racers – Race tents, Rheinsberg |
| 11:00 | Start ÖTILLÖ Sprint and Experience Team & Solo |
| 12:00 | First Experience Team/Solo across the finish line |
| 13:00 | First Sprint Team/Solo across the finish line |
| 15:00 | Prize giving ÖTILLÖ Sprint – Race tents, Rheinsberg |
| 17:00-18:00 | Registration ÖTILLÖ World Series & World Series distance Solo – Race tents, Rheinsberg |
Sunday
| 08:00-09:00 | Registration ÖTILLÖ World Series & World Series distance Solo - Wesenberg |
| 08:15 | Buses leave for the start line from Rheinsberg. RACERS ONLY |
| 08:15 | Buses arrive start in Wesenberg |
| 09:00 | MANDATORY Race briefing ÖTILLÖ World Series, for all racers – Wesenberg |
| 10:00 | Start ÖTILLÖ World Series & World Series distance Solo |
| 11:40 | Race cut-off at Time 3 |
| 14:30 | First team close to finish line |
| 15:30 | Race cut-off at Time 7 |
| 15:00-18:30 | Post race buffet in Rheinsberg |
| 18:00 | Last team across the finish line |
| 18:15 | Prize giving in Rheinsberg |
Race information
Here you will find everything you need to know as a racer at ÖTILLÖ Swimrun 1000 Lakes. Please read this thoroughly as the information is important for your experience before and during the race. Good luck and have fun!
1000 Lakes race specific information
Here you will find all registered participants and start lists for ÖTILLÖ Swimrun 1000 Lakes.
ÖTILLÖ 1000 lakes is in the beautiful Mecklenburger Seenplatte in Germany, an area of more than 3000 fresh water lakes just 70 km north of Berlin. The race HQ and finish line is in Rheinsberg, by the church. We suggest you fly to Berlin Tegel airport. From the airport there are several travel options either by rental car or train. The train ride to Rheinsberg from Berlin takes about 1,5 hours. You can buy tickets here
More information about Rheinsberg and the Mecklenburg Lake District at www.1000seen.de
There is lots of different accommodation options in Rheinsberg. From the most expensive hotels to apartments or youth hostels. We recommend you to book your accommodation as soon as possible if you want a room in Rheinsberg, it is a busy period and rooms will run out. Please send an email request for your hotel booking to
tourist-information@rheinsberg.de.
All racers have to come to the registration to collect the Start pack. At the registration you will have to display your photo-ID. If you race in a team both team members need to come to the registration together. For a smoother process, please look up your start number before picking up your Start pack. If you plan to race with fins you need to bring these so that we can verify that they are in line with the rules.
During the 2021 season we will have a general online briefing for each distance. This will be available on our Youtube from June 17th. This will be mandatory to watch.
For each event there is a specific RACE INFORMATION section at the bottom of each race page which we strongly suggest that you read so you can prepare for a successful race.
At registration at each destination one of the Race Directors will be present to answer questions. We will have a short race information session before start about things that are specific for each race day.
The start for the Sprint- & Experience race is the same as the FINISH LINE at the Square by the church in Rheinsberg. Make sure to be there on-time. The Start of the World Series race is in the Burg in Wesenberg. We have an organised bus transport to take you there – ONLY FOR RACERS. NOTE: The bus will not wait. Be on-time.
- You have to be in the start box 10 minutes before the start
- Toilets are available by the start line
- You can leave a small bag by the start. At your own risk. Do not leave valuables.
Start area
- Sprint and Experience– By the Curch, Rheinsberg
- World Series – The burg in Wesenberg
We will have energy and liquid stations along the course as marked in the course maps and in the Times & Distance documents.
- We will serve fruits and snacks at the energy stations.
- We will serve water and Sports drink and if cold weather we will also provide warm liquid.
- We do not have paper cups at the energy stations, use your collapsible cup or soft flask to drink from.
- If you need gels, bring your own and carry in your wetsuit. Do not throw the wrappers on the ground, leave it in the garbage cans at the energy stations.
A detailed energy schedule for each distance will be posted here closer to the event.
The ÖTILLÖ Experience does not have any cut-offs.
The ÖTILLÖ Sprint 1000 Lakes have one cut-off.
- TIME 2 at 12:40
The ÖTILLÖ 1000 Lakes World Series have two (2) cut-offs. These are for your safety:
- TIME 3 at 11:40
- TIME 7 at 15:30
We have cut-offs in our events to make sure that we can have a safe race, these are put in place so that everyone has a possibility to finish before dark and without jeopardizing the safety of others by stretching the safety organization too much. Please respect this and the people enforcing them.
During each race we make a big media production for social media and traditional media. You will see photographers, reporters and film teams along the course. If you have any personal media contacts that would like to have material from us please email to media.requests@otilloswimrun.com.
We will cover the ÖTILLÖ 1000 Lakes World Series LIVE on otilloswimrun.com/live, please spread the information to all your friends and family. We will also use #otillo1000lakes to tag our posts, please do so you too. Our images that we post from the race are free to use for you as racers but not allowed for commercial use to promote other products or events.
In the end of September, day time temperatures are usually around 15 degrees C.
Water temperatures will be between 13 – 18 degrees C. Make sure you dress accordingly and consider wearing something under your wetsuit if you tend to get cold on the long swims. Use a Neoprene cap if you are not used to cold water.
Like everywhere we can have wind, rain and un-seasonably cold weather. Make sure you bring clothes to handle this.
We welcome all spectators, friends and families to participate in our events. The course is very easy to follow by bicycle. Make sure to ride safely as you are on open roads.
NOTE: you may not assist any teams unless if it is a medical emergency. Any other assistance will result in disqualification of the team.
The ÖTILLÖ Swimrun 1000 Lakes is perfect to follow as a spectator. Print the race maps and the times and distances document to make it very easy.
For the World Series race
Use the Times & distances document to see when the teams will be where.
The start is in Wesenberg by the Castle at 10:00.
The start and finish is at the same place in Rheinsberg.
Good points to see the teams
- Neu Drosedow
- Schloss Drosedow
- Water entry by Seewalde
- Water exit in Canow
- Grunplan
- Water entry exit Gr Zermittensee
- Water entry Rheinsberger See
- Water exit in Warenthin
- Water exit Linowsee
- The monument in Rheinsberg
- Water exit by Schloss Rheinsberg
- Finish line
Expected times to pass
- Burg Wesenberg (10:00 – 10:45)
- Wesenberg Markt (10:30 – 10:45)
- Wesenberg Findlingsgarten (10:35 – 10:50)
- Gut Neu Drosedow (11:00 – 11:30)
- Pension Schloss Drosedow / Ort Drosedow (11:30 – 12:30)
- Seewalde Bauernhof/Schule, (11:50 – 13:00)
- Canow (Fischereihof / Ort in Richtung Rheinsberg, 12:30 – 14:00)
- Hotel Heidekrug Grünplan (12:40 – 14:30)
- Große Badestelle Großer Zermittensee (13:00 – 16.00)
- Campingplatz am Reiherholz (14:00 – 16:30)
- Campingplatz Warenthin (14:20 – 17:00)
- Bildungsstätte Linowsee (14:30 – 17:30)
For the Sprint race
For the Sprint Race it is ideal to rent a bike and follow along the course. Make sure you follow the traffic laws and be careful.
Use the Times and distances document to see when the teams will be where.
The start is in Kagar.
Good points to see the teams
- Water entry exit Beach in Rheinsberg
- Water entry and exit Linowsee
- The monument in Rheinsberg
- Water exit by Schloss Rheinsberg
- Finish line
Read more at http://www.mecklenburgische-seenplatte.de/swimrun
Please note: NO external support of your team is allowed! If so they will be disqualified!
We welcome you to a special day along the race course!
ÖtillÖ general race information
Each athlete participating in an ÖTILLÖ Swimrun (World Series, Sprint & Experience race) must know, understand and follow all the competition rules. Please read the ÖTILLÖ Standard Swimrun rules.
3.2 MANDATORY EQUIPMENT PER TEAM
3.2.1 1 first aid pressure bandage, packed waterproof
3.2.2 2 wetsuits (legs and torso in one piece), 1 per person, suitable for the current water temperature. If the water temperature is above 19 degrees Celsius you can choose to not race in a wetsuit
3.2.3 2 whistles, 1 per person, easily accessible so you are able to use it during the swims
3.2.4 2 foldable cups/soft flasks or similar (not your swim cap) to drink from at the energy stations.
3.3 MANDATORY EQUIPMENT PER PERSON COMPETING IN SOLO
3.3.1 1 first aid pressure bandage, packed waterproof
3.3.2 1 wetsuit (legs and torso in one piece), suitable for the current water temperatures. If the water temperature is above 19 degrees Celsius you can choose to not race in a wetsuit
3.3.3 1 whistle, easily accessible so you are able to use it during the swims
3.3.4 1 foldable cup/soft flask or similar (not your swim cap) to drink from at the energy stations.
3.4 MANDATORY EQUIPMENT PER PERSON THAT THE ORGANIZATION WILL SUPPLY
3.4.1 A race bib that must be worn visible all the time during the race
3.4.2 A timing chip (lost or not returned timing chip will be charged 100 Euros or equivalent)
3.4.3 A swim cap that must be worn on the head during all the swims
3.4.4 At some of the races, a GPS tracker must be carried by the racers of the World Series category (Solo: 1 per person, Team: 1 per team)
Timing chip
We use a timing chip that you attach around your ankle with a velcro strap, you will receive the velcro strap in your registration bag. When you pass the timing checkpoints along the course your time will be registered. We will have up to 10 checkpoints along the course and will be reporting your times live on the website.
- You need to enter the start box from behind to activate your chip. Non activated chip will result in disqualification.
- After the race you need to return the timing chip at the finish line. Non-returned chip will be charged 100 €.
Race bib
- The race bibs cannot be modified in any way.
- Your race bib must be worn visible at all times.
- After the race you need to return your race bib at the finish line.
- Take care of each other; it is a long and tough course.
- We have safety boats and are trying to do our best to cover the course.
- All racers have to help another racer in an emergency.
- We have several medic teams on the course.
- Communicate with race officials when help needed.
- If you abandon the race you must communicate with race officials as soon as possible and return the timing chip at the finish area.
- We suggest that you do not use a tow rope when running in difficult terrain.
To minimize waste we will no longer supply cups at the energy stations. You need to bring your own collapsible cup or soft flask that we will fill. One cup or soft flask per person is included in the mandatory equipment.
We will have cups and soft flasks to sell at the events if you do not have one with you.
If the race organization believe there is a danger for the racers or the organization based on weather or other conditions, the course can be changed the day before or even in the middle of the race. Safety is our priority.
At all the ÖTILLÖ World Series events from the latest World Championship to the next there are nine (9) direct qualification spots available, 63 in total. These direct qualification spots are only given to teams where no racer in the team already has a spot.
If a spot is declined it rolls down to the next team. You do not have to be at the award ceremony and you do not have to pay on-site to get your spot. The direct qualification spots are distributed to 4 men, 3 mixed and 2 women teams at each event. This is based on the historical amount of teams per category to make the probability rate as equal as possible.
Read more about qualifying to ÖTILLÖ, The Swimrun World Championship here.
All teams that finish an ÖTILLÖ World Series race or a race with ÖTILLÖ merit status will receive ranking points, see all merit races here. Check out the races, finish it and get points. If you are not registered, read more about the Swimrun ranking and register here.
To be able to participate in ÖTILLÖ, The Swimrun World Championship through ranking selection, you need to have ranking points. Read more about how to gain your spot for ÖTILLÖ, The Swimrun World Championship here.
As you might know we have some ÖTILLÖ branded goods. These can be found on our website
Our partners will be in the event area at the finish line with products on-site.
As a swimrunner you are responsible for your team mate and for others around you. It is your obligation to know how to rescue someone out of the water, how to do CPR and how to use your Mandatory pressure bandage if someone has a bad cut. Here are some good films for you to watch.
Swimming induced pulmonary oedema (SIPE) is a condition which has gained attention in recent years. In short, due to somewhat unclear mechanism, fluid collects in the lungs, compromising the transfer of oxygen from the lungs to the bloodstream. This results in the following symptoms;
- Shortness of breath
- Decreased oxygen saturation (which has to be measured with medical instruments)
- Cough, sometimes with blood
There is ongoing research in the subject, and as the knowledge increases, we will hopefully learn how to better prevent, diagnose and treat the condition.
The current research suggests that the condition terminates in less than 48h. Often it’s enough to stop the activity, remove/open up the wetsuit and get warm. In some cases, oxygen therapy is needed. It’s not fully understood why the condition arises.
There are yet no studies evaluating the long-term effects of SIPE. There is evidence that susceptible individuals may have recurrent episodes of SIPE. There are some medications that may help to prevent recurrent episodes.
If you experience the above symptoms, we recommend stopping the activity and contacting race marshals. If you encounter symptoms during a training session, we recommend seeking medical attention since there are other medical conditions which can manifest in the same way.
Train smart, race hard and take care of yourself and your partner!
Neither the participant nor the race organizer shall be held responsible for a force majeure event. Force majeure means any event which is unforeseen and beyond the reasonable control of either party including but not limited to the following: Act of God, adverse weather, inevitable accident, failure or shortage of power supplies, fire, flood, epidemic, earthquake, explosion, lightning, war or armed conflict, embargo, government or regulatory action or decree, riot or civil disturbance, strike, lock-outs, or other industrial action, terrorist action, failure or delay of common carrier or impairment or lack of adequate transportation facilities.
If by reason of any force majeure event the race organizer is delayed in, or prevented from, performing any of the obligations with regards to staging the race, no loss or damage shall be claimed by the participant by reason thereof.
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