Yesterday, you might have noticed kayaks in the water (ferry delay perhaps?) swimmers at Capers inlet, and runners on the beach. They were part of the Barrier Island Eco-thon, where competitors swim, bike, kayak, and jog their way from the Isle of Palms to Capers and back.

Here is a description of the activity from Active.com, where folks go to register for the event.

ENDURANCE Course ~ 35 mile SOLO or TEAM

~PADDLE 3 miles on Intracoastal Waterway to south end of Dewees Island by kayak, canoe, paddle board or whatever as long as human powered ~RUN 2 miles up Dewees beach ~SWIM 1/4 mile inlet to Capers Island ~RUN 3 miles up Caper’s boneyard beach ~CHECKPOINT returning in opposite direction to the IOP Marina. ~BIKE 18 miles across Breach Inlet bridge to Sullivans Island past Fort Moultrie before returning to the IOP Marina.

SPRINT Course ~ 23 miles as 2 person relay

~PADDLE 3 miles on Intracoastal Waterway to south end of Dewees Island by kayak, canoe, paddle board or whatever as long as human powered ~RUN 2 miles up Dewees beach ~SWIM 1/4 mile inlet to Capers Island ~RUN 3 miles up Caper’s boneyard beach ~TAG relay partner to return in opposite direction to the IOP Marina. ~BIKE 15 miles together across Breach Inlet bridge to Sullivans Island past Fort Moultrie before returning to the IOP Marina ~A scenic ferry ride will be provided for relay teams.

Next year, come out and cheer these competitors on– unlike the Marine Corps marathon, which is held on the same day, there are no crowd-thronged streets to provide moral support.  Just the few beachcombers enjoying an October day.