Location

Lake Wilderness Park
22500 SE 248th St​
Maple Valley, WA 98038

Schedule

7:30 AM - Packet Pick up/Day of Race Registration

8:30 AM - Race Briefing

9:00 AM - 2.4 mile athletes begin 

9:05 AM -   .5 mile athletes begin

9:10AM -  1.2 mile athletes begin

Packet Pick Up

At packet pick up all athletes are required to show Photo ID. Caps are sorted according to distance - make sure you get the right color! Wetsuit and non-wetsuit swimmers for each distance will wear the same color cap. Your hand will be marked with your race number. Your timing chip needs to go around your ankle. If you have your own strap, make sure you turn in the timing strap to packet pick up.

Divisions

Each race distance will include wetsuit and non-wetsuit swimmers; male and female. ​

Meal

A hot breakfast will be served - free for athletes and volunteers.  Family members and spectators can eat for $5.  

Security

There will be a safe area to leave your belongings - including bike racks if you choose to ride one in from a further parking spot.

Parking

Parking is available in the lots in Lake Wilderness Park

Course Details

Course details and maps will be posted as they are finalized. Please check back!  

Warm up: We encourage you to warm up prior to the swim.  Please be out of the water for the race briefing at 8:30AM. You may re-enter the water after that time to complete your warm-up. 

Safety: RTB Safety boats will be on hand.   There will also be lifeguards and kayakers throughout the swim route. If you need assistance of any kind, please wave an arm and shout - someone will come to you.

​Water Temperature:The water temperature at Lake Wilderness is in September is ALWAYS swimmable.  Expect High 60's to mid-70's.

Awards

Awards will be given to the top 3 male and female finishers of each distance and each division.