Maderia mixed madness is an event offering 3 different races: The 5k Swim, the 10k Swim, and a 1mile run, 1/2 mile swim, 1 mile run. Overall and Age group awards are all hand made local. Participants get local memorabilia and swim caps. All proceeds from race are split between two charities: Forgotten Coast K9 trains veterans and first responders to train their own service dogs, places trained Emotional Support dogs with veterans, and helps buy service dogs for veterans and first responders that can not train their own and Open Water/ Open arms bringing swimming to underprivileged communities. Live music on the beach pre and post race. Registration Check in opens an hour before the start of each race, safety meeting held 15 minutes prior to start time. 7:00 Checkin for 10k8:00Checkin for 5k9:00 Check in for Run/Swim/RunWet Suit Policy: Water temp will probably be in high 70’s-low 80’s, wet suits will not qualify for awards, if you wish to wear a wetsuit, you must declare at checkin. Kayaks: Kayaks can be rented from Sandy Feet Mobile Kayaking- Mary Jo – 727-200-3142, Let her know you are with the Fresh Start Swim Series, Kayaks are Required for 10k