Open Water Swimming Calendar
Wait a minute! An open water swimming calendar on a triathlon events page? Well, I'm a swimmer first. We have running calendars, cycling calendars, but no love for open water swimming. So here's your PNW open water swim calendar. Sign up for an OWS event! Mostly swimming, with some Aquathlons (swim + run), Aquabike options (swim + bike), and SwimRun adventures thrown in for good measure. Pure aquatic suffering or Type 2 fun!
2026 Swim Events
Gator Grinder Triathlon
Pool swim triathlon supporting Canby Gators Swim Club. 500-yard pool swim, 12-mile bike, 3.1-mile run. Great for first-timers and early season training.
Sasamat (Ice Cracker)
The early season 'Ice Cracker' known for chilly temperatures and clear lake views.
Westwood Lake Triathlon
Scenic triathlon at beautiful Westwood Lake in Nanaimo, Vancouver Island. The lake offers a protected swim venue with excellent water quality. Sprint and Olympic distances available along with Aquabike and Relay options. Great early season event on the Island.
2026 COMA LCM Championship and 'Beautiful Lake Juniper' Buoy Swim
A two-day event featuring a USMS Sanctioned LCM pool meet on Saturday and a unique 12-loop buoy swim in the pool on Sunday.
Onion Man Triathlon
Grass roots, affordable early season Olympic distance. 1.5K lake swim at base of Blue Mountains, 40K rolling bike, 10K run.
OTILLO SwimRun - Orcas Island
Join us for the OTILLO SwimRun - Orcas Island in Eastsound, WA. This SwimRun distance event is perfect for athletes of all levels. Test your endurance in this unique swim-run adventure format.
Best in the West Triathlon Festival (OWS Only)
Held as part of a larger festival; features clear, calm reservoir water.
Best in the West Triathlon
Premier triathlon festival at Foster Reservoir. Two-day event with races for all ages and abilities. Huge BBQ, live music, camping available.
Oliver Triathlon Weekend
The Oliver Long Distance (Half Iron) Triathlon, features a 2km, two loop swim in the clean and protected waters of Tucelnuit Lake, in the heart of Oliver, B.C. The 89 Km scenic bike course takes you through the beautiful lower Okanagan Valley.
Whidbey Adventure Swim
Scenic saltwater loop with views of the Cascades and Saratoga Passage.
Touch the Wall!
Low-pressure 1-mile swim where you turn around once you 'touch the wall'.
Wasa Lake Triathlon
BC Championship event at pristine Wasa Lake in the Kootenays. Multiple distance options from Try-A-Tri to Olympic, plus Aquabike and youth races. Beautiful mountain setting with crystal-clear water. Age Group World Championship Qualifier.
Hagg Lake Triathlon
45th Anniversary - one of nation's oldest triathlon events. Scenic course with rolling hills. Now offering off-road triathlon and trail runs.
Tubby Trout 5k
Iconic 3.1-mile swim around the shores of Seward Park.
Black Diamond Triathlon
Swim in Deep Lake at Nolte State Park, rolling bike & run through Ravensdale, Selleck, and Enumclaw farmlands. All participants receive medal, tee, hot meal.
Quest Bellingham SwimRun
Washington's original SwimRun. Come enjoy the beautiful forrests and lake at Lake Padden Park.
Cowichan Challenge
The Cowichan Challenge is a Olympic and Sprint distance triathlon with Youth of steel distances for youth aged 6 and older.
VOWSA Sasamat Lake Challenge
A holiday tradition in the calm, scenic waters of Sasamat Lake.
Across the Lake Swim - Osoyoos
Navigate the warmest lake in Canada surrounded by vineyards.
Wilderness Adventure Swim
Location revealed only to registered participants to preserve serenity.
Lake Whatcom Triathlon
USAT-sanctioned, host of WA State Age Group, High School and Club State Championships. 1500m swim on Lake Whatcom, 40km bike, 10km run at Whatcom Falls Park.
Portland Bridge Swim
Ultra-marathon swim passing under all 12 iconic Portland bridges.
USMS Marathon National Championship (10k)
2026 host for the USMS Marathon National Championship.
Across the Lake Swim - Kelowna
Flagship event of the series and Canada's largest open water race.
Kroc Masters Open Water Swim
Professionally timed event on one of Idaho's most beautiful lakes.
Peach Classic Triathlon
One of the great things about the Peach Classic Triathlon is that anyone, regardless of age or athletic ability, can participate. Whether you’re a professional aiming for a prize, a novice trying something new, or a dedicated triathlon enthusiast looking to beat a personal record, crossing the finish line will leave you feeling incredibly accomplished and filled with joy.
Fat Salmon Swim
Seattle's premier point-to-point race along the shoreline.
Mudskipper Sammamish
Features various swim distances and a unique SwimRun challenge.
Across the Lake Swim - Starlight
Unique night swim experience guided by glow sticks and stars.
Long Bridge Swim
Participants swim the length of the 1.76-mile Long Bridge.
Across the Lake Swim - Rattlesnake Island
Journey from Peachland to Rattlesnake Island and back.
Lake Tye Triathlon
Flat and fast course in Pacific Northwest. Finisher medals, post-race food, awards.
Columbia River Triathlon
Friday-Saturday, July 31-August 1, 2026 Summer weekend festival along Columbia River with views of Mt. Hood, Mt. St. Helens, Vancouver Lake. Parking included in registration.
Cascade Lakes Swim Series at Elk Lake
High-altitude swimming in crystal clear alpine water.
Across the Lake Swim - Skaha Lake
Features the 11.8km 'Ultra' spanning the entire lake length.
Nanaimo Open Water Swim
Lake swim on Vancouver Island with a festive race environment.
The Amazing OctoChallenge
Challenging 5-mile loop known for generous time limits.
Across the Lake Swim - Kalamalka Lake
High visibility in the 'Lake of a Thousand Colors'.
The Coeur d'Alene Crossing
The Coeur d’Alene Crossing is a 5K or 2K Open Water Swim to benefit Local Swim Programs, 3rd Grade Swim at the KROC, the Lake City High School Swim Team and the North Idaho Water Polo. Come be a part of this annual charitable event!
Kits Challenge
Held at the famous Kitsilano Beach; suitable for all levels.
Across the Lake Swim - Gellatly Bay
Scenic bay swim where spectators can cheer from a waterfront path.
Bonney Lake Triathlon
Bonney Lake is back! Bonney Lake Tri Joins the Raise the Bar Summer Series! This is the race where you set your final PR, celebrate a summer of hard work, and close out the year with the strongest multi-sport community in the Northwest.
Lake Chelan Swim
Fundraiser for local cancer support in deep blue waters.
Columbia River Cross Channel Swim
Labor Day tradition crossing from Washington to Oregon.
Vancouver Aquathlon
The Vancouver Aquathlon is a fast, fun swim→run on Vancouver’s iconic waterfront. Athletes complete a 750 m open-water swim in English Bay alongside the Second Beach Open Water Swim before transitioning at Second Beach and heading out on a 2.5 km run along the Seawall. Capped at 100 participants, it’s simple, scenic, and ideal for both first-timers and speed-focused racers.
Swim Across America - Seattle
Charity swim benefiting Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center.
Across the Lake Swim - Copper Island
Rugged swim out to and around Copper Island.
Across the Lake Swim - Cultus Lake
Perfect season-closer in warm, calm waters.
Agua Fresca Challenge
Late summer swim fully supported with kayaks and safety crews.
Last Splash of Summer
Official send-off to the summer open water season.
Sasamat Mudskipper Fresh and Salty B.C Championships
B.C. Championship event. Unique dual-water swim starting in Sasamat Lake, running to Belcarra Park on saltwater. Same event weekend as Mudskipper B.C. SwimRun Championships.
Cultus Lake Triathlon
Dynamic Race Events is proud to present the Cultus Lake Triathlon offering a Sprint and Olympic distance triathlon, Olympic distance Aquabike, Olympic distance Duathlon and Sprint distance Aquathlon. The venue is just 90 minutes from Vancouver and takes place in beautiful Cultus Lake Park just outside Chilliwack.