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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 Events
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Season: May – September 2026

2026 Swim Events

Gator Grinder Triathlon

North Lake Physical Therapy
3 weeks and 1 day
Canby Swim Center
Canby, OR
Saturday, May 9, 2026
AquabikeAquabike

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)

Canaqua Sports
3 weeks and 2 days
White Pine Beach
Port Moody, BC
Sunday, May 10, 2026
Fresh · Sasamat Lake1km3km5km

The early season 'Ice Cracker' known for chilly temperatures and clear lake views.

Westwood Lake Triathlon

Nanaimo Triathlon Club
3 weeks and 2 days
Westwood Lake Park
Nanaimo, BC
Sunday, May 10, 2026
AquabikeAquabike

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

Central Oregon Masters Aquatics (COMA)
4 weeks and 1 day
Juniper Swim & Fitness Center
Bend, OR
Saturday, May 16, 2026
Fresh · Juniper Swim & Fitness Center 50m PoolVarious (Pool)1200 meters

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

Walla Walla Multisports
4 weeks and 2 days
Bennington Lake
Walla Walla, WA
Sunday, May 17, 2026
AquabikeAquabike

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

Otillo
6 weeks and 2 days
Rosario Resort
Eastsound, WA
Sunday, May 31, 2026
Swim RunSwimRun

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)

Best in the West Events
7 weeks and 1 day
Foster Lake
Sweet Home, OR
Saturday, June 6, 2026
Fresh · Foster Reservoir500m1500m1.2 Mile

Held as part of a larger festival; features clear, calm reservoir water.

Best in the West Triathlon

Best In the West Events
7 weeks and 1 day
Lewis Creek Park
Sweet Home, OR
Saturday, June 6, 2026
AquabikeAquabike

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

Dynamic Race Events
7 weeks and 1 day
Tucelnuit Lake
Oliver, BC
Saturday, June 6, 2026
AquabikeAquabike

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

South Whidbey Island Masters
7 weeks and 2 days
Seawall Park
Langley, WA
Sunday, June 7, 2026
Salt · Puget Sound1.2 miles2.4 miles

Scenic saltwater loop with views of the Cascades and Saratoga Passage.

Touch the Wall!

Say Yes to Life Swims
8 weeks and 1 day
Seward Park
Seattle, WA
Saturday, June 13, 2026
Fresh · Lake Washington1 mile

Low-pressure 1-mile swim where you turn around once you 'touch the wall'.

Wasa Lake Triathlon

RM Events
8 weeks and 2 days
Wasa Lake Provincial Park
Wasa, BC
Sunday, June 14, 2026
AquabikeAquabike

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

Why Racing Events
9 weeks and 1 day
Scoggins Valley Park
Gaston, OR
Saturday, June 20, 2026
AquabikeAquabike

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

Say Yes to Life Swims
10 weeks and 1 day
Seward Park
Seattle, WA
Saturday, June 27, 2026
Fresh · Lake Washington5km

Iconic 3.1-mile swim around the shores of Seward Park.

Black Diamond Triathlon

We Raise the Bar
10 weeks and 1 day
Nolte State Park
Enumclaw, WA
Saturday, June 27, 2026
AquabikeAquabike

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

Pacific Multisports
10 weeks and 2 days
Bellingham
Bellingham, WA
Sunday, June 28, 2026
Swim RunSwimRun

Washington's original SwimRun. Come enjoy the beautiful forrests and lake at Lake Padden Park.

Cowichan Challenge

Human Powered Racing
10 weeks and 2 days
Fuller Lake Park
Chemainus, BC
Sunday, June 28, 2026
AquabikeAquabike

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

Vancouver Open Water Swimming Association
10 weeks and 5 days
White Pine Beach
Port Moody, BC
Wednesday, July 1, 2026
Fresh · Sasamat Lake1km2km4km

A holiday tradition in the calm, scenic waters of Sasamat Lake.

Across the Lake Swim - Osoyoos

Across the Lake Swim Society
11 weeks and 2 days
Gyro Park
Osoyoos, BC
Sunday, July 5, 2026
Fresh · Osoyoos Lake1.5km2.1km5km

Navigate the warmest lake in Canada surrounded by vineyards.

Wilderness Adventure Swim

Say Yes to Life Swims
12 weeks and 1 day
Private Location (TBD)
Seattle Area, WA
Saturday, July 11, 2026
Fresh · Secret Mountain Lake1.25 miles

Location revealed only to registered participants to preserve serenity.

Lake Whatcom Triathlon

Pacific Multisports
12 weeks and 1 day
Bloedel Donovan Park
Bellingham, WA
Saturday, July 11, 2026
AquabikeAquabike

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

Portland Bridge Swim
12 weeks and 2 days
Sellwood Riverfront Park
Portland, OR
Sunday, July 12, 2026
Fresh · Willamette River11 miles

Ultra-marathon swim passing under all 12 iconic Portland bridges.

USMS Marathon National Championship (10k)

Rogue Valley Masters
13 weeks and 1 day
Hart-Tish Park
Jacksonville, OR
Saturday, July 18, 2026
Fresh · Applegate Lake10km5km2.5km1.5km

2026 host for the USMS Marathon National Championship.

Across the Lake Swim - Kelowna

Across the Lake Swim Society
13 weeks and 1 day
City Park
Kelowna, BC
Saturday, July 18, 2026
Fresh · Okanagan Lake2.1km

Flagship event of the series and Canada's largest open water race.

Kroc Masters Open Water Swim

Kroc Masters
13 weeks and 1 day
Coeur d'Alene City Beach
Coeur d'Alene, ID
Saturday, July 18, 2026
Fresh · Lake Coeur d'Alene1.2 miles2.4 miles

Professionally timed event on one of Idaho's most beautiful lakes.

Peach Classic Triathlon

Penticton Triathlon Club
13 weeks and 1 day
Penticton
Penticton, BC
Saturday, July 18, 2026
AquabikeAquathlonAquabikeAquathlon

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

Fat Salmon Swim
14 weeks and 1 day
Madison Park Beach
Seattle, WA
Saturday, July 25, 2026
Fresh · Lake Washington3.2 miles

Seattle's premier point-to-point race along the shoreline.

Mudskipper Sammamish

Mudskipper SwimRun
14 weeks and 2 days
Lake Sammamish State Park
Issaquah, WA
Sunday, July 26, 2026
Fresh · Lake Sammamish1km2km5km

Features various swim distances and a unique SwimRun challenge.

Across the Lake Swim - Starlight

Across the Lake Swim Society
14 weeks and 5 days
Tugboat Bay
Kelowna, BC
Wednesday, July 29, 2026
Fresh · Okanagan Lake0.5km1.5km

Unique night swim experience guided by glow sticks and stars.

Long Bridge Swim

Long Bridge Swim
15 weeks and 1 day
Dog Beach
Sandpoint, ID
Saturday, August 1, 2026
Fresh · Lake Pend Oreille1.76 miles

Participants swim the length of the 1.76-mile Long Bridge.

Across the Lake Swim - Rattlesnake Island

Across the Lake Swim Society
15 weeks and 1 day
Swim Bay
Peachland, BC
Saturday, August 1, 2026
Fresh · Okanagan Lake1.5km4km7.1km

Journey from Peachland to Rattlesnake Island and back.

Lake Tye Triathlon

Finish Strong Events
15 weeks and 1 day
Lake Tye Park
Monroe, WA
Saturday, August 1, 2026
AquabikeAquabike

Flat and fast course in Pacific Northwest. Finisher medals, post-race food, awards.

Columbia River Triathlon

Why Racing Events
16 weeks
Frenchman's Bar Regional Park
Vancouver, WA
Friday, August 7, 2026
AquabikeAquabike

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

Central Oregon Masters Aquatics
16 weeks and 2 days
Elk Lake
Bend, OR
Sunday, August 9, 2026
Fresh · Elk Lake1500m3000m5000m

High-altitude swimming in crystal clear alpine water.

Across the Lake Swim - Skaha Lake

Across the Lake Swim Society
16 weeks and 2 days
Skaha Lake Park
Penticton, BC
Sunday, August 9, 2026
Fresh · Skaha Lake2.5km4.5km11.8km

Features the 11.8km 'Ultra' spanning the entire lake length.

Nanaimo Open Water Swim

Canaqua Sports
16 weeks and 2 days
Westwood Lake Park
Nanaimo, BC
Sunday, August 9, 2026
Fresh · Westwood Lake1km3km5km

Lake swim on Vancouver Island with a festive race environment.

The Amazing OctoChallenge

Say Yes to Life Swims
17 weeks and 1 day
Seward Park
Seattle, WA
Saturday, August 15, 2026
Fresh · Lake Washington8km

Challenging 5-mile loop known for generous time limits.

Across the Lake Swim - Kalamalka Lake

Across the Lake Swim Society
17 weeks and 1 day
Kal Beach
Coldstream, BC
Saturday, August 15, 2026
Fresh · Kalamalka Lake1.5km4.5km10km

High visibility in the 'Lake of a Thousand Colors'.

The Coeur d'Alene Crossing

CdA Crossing
17 weeks and 2 days
Arrow Point to City Beach
Coeur d'Alene, ID
Sunday, August 16, 2026
Fresh · Lake Coeur d'Alene5k2k

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

Vancouver Open Water Swimming Association
17 weeks and 2 days
Kitsilano Beach
Vancouver, BC
Sunday, August 16, 2026
Salt · English Bay750m1.5km3km6km

Held at the famous Kitsilano Beach; suitable for all levels.

Across the Lake Swim - Gellatly Bay

Across the Lake Swim Society
18 weeks and 1 day
Willow Beach
West Kelowna, BC
Saturday, August 22, 2026
Fresh · Okanagan Lake2.5km5km

Scenic bay swim where spectators can cheer from a waterfront path.

Bonney Lake Triathlon

We Raise the Bar
19 weeks and 2 days
Allen York Park
Bonney Lake, WA
Sunday, August 30, 2026
AquabikeAquabike

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

Lake Chelan Swim
20 weeks and 1 day
Manson Bay Park
Chelan, WA
Saturday, September 5, 2026
Fresh · Lake Chelan1.5 miles

Fundraiser for local cancer support in deep blue waters.

Columbia River Cross Channel Swim

Cascade Locks Lions Club
20 weeks and 1 day
Cascade Locks
Cascade Locks, OR
Saturday, September 5, 2026
River · Columbia River1.1 miles

Labor Day tradition crossing from Washington to Oregon.

Vancouver Aquathlon

MultiSport Canada
20 weeks and 1 day
Second Beach, Stanley Park
Vancouver, BC
Saturday, September 5, 2026
AquathlonAquathlon

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

Swim Across America
21 weeks and 1 day
Lake Sammamish State Park
Issaquah, WA
Saturday, September 12, 2026
Fresh · Lake Sammamish0.5 miles1 mile2 miles

Charity swim benefiting Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center.

Across the Lake Swim - Copper Island

Across the Lake Swim Society
21 weeks and 1 day
Scotch Creek
Shuswap, BC
Saturday, September 12, 2026
Fresh · Shuswap Lake2.6km5km

Rugged swim out to and around Copper Island.

Across the Lake Swim - Cultus Lake

Across the Lake Swim Society
21 weeks and 2 days
Cultus Lake Park
Chilliwack, BC
Sunday, September 13, 2026
Fresh · Cultus Lake0.75km1.5km3km

Perfect season-closer in warm, calm waters.

Agua Fresca Challenge

Say Yes to Life Swims
22 weeks and 1 day
Angeline Park
Seattle, WA
Saturday, September 19, 2026
Fresh · Lake Washington1.2 miles2.4 miles

Late summer swim fully supported with kayaks and safety crews.

Last Splash of Summer

Blue Wave Aquatics
22 weeks and 2 days
Lake Meridian Park
Kent, WA
Sunday, September 20, 2026
Fresh · Lake Meridian500m1 mile2 miles

Official send-off to the summer open water season.

Sasamat Mudskipper Fresh and Salty B.C Championships

Canaqua Sports / Mudskipper SwimRun
22 weeks and 2 days
Sasamat Lake & Belcarra Park
Port Moody, BC
Sunday, September 20, 2026
Fresh · Sasamat Lake (fresh) & Belcarra Park (salt)1km3km5km

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
22 weeks and 2 days
Cultus Lake
Chilliwack, BC
Sunday, September 20, 2026
AquabikeAquathlonAquathlonAquabike

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.

Dates are projected for 2026 based on 2025 schedules. Always confirm race dates and registration details on official event websites. I'll collect event logos as they become available.