2024 Swim for the Potomac
An open water festival for all ages and all abilities! Registration Swim Distances for Saturday 9/28:
500/1000/1500 meter Splash - 10K/5K meters - 3K meters - 1.2 or 2.4 miles
Swim for the Potomac is an all ages oriented event dedicated to bringing awareness to Washington DC's grandest natural resource, the Potomac River. Not only is the river home to a growing number of swimming paddling and rowing competitions, recreation, tourism, but it also supplies the drinking water to most of the metropolitan area. It ultimately lies with each of us to protect the health of the river.
Location: North Cove/Commercial Pier at National Harbor, MD 20745 All ages are welcome. All entries include a WaveOne Open Water membership for race days. Late registrants (within 7 days of the race date) may not receive t-shirts due to the limited quantity. T-shirts will be distributed on a first come basis. For more information go to https://www.waveoneopenwater.com/swim-for-the-potomac
TIMELINE Saturday September 28, 2024
Event 1 - 10K Check in opens 0700 Safety Briefing 0720 Start 0730
Event 2 - Potomac Splash 500/1000/1500 Check in opens 0715 Safety Briefing 0800 Start Event 2 0810
Event 3 - Tri-Swims 1.2/2.4 mile Check in opens 0815 Safety Briefing 0845 Start 2.4 0900, 1.2 0905
Event 4/5 – 3K/5K Check in opens 0815 3K/5K Safety Briefing 0915 Start 5K 0930 Start 3K 0940 Clear water 1200