2023 Swim for the Potomac
Saturday September 23, 2022: 10K - 500/1000/1500 meter Splash
Sunday September 24: 2.5K, 5K, & 1.2/2.4miles
The 14th Annual Swim for the Potomac is the perfect swimming event for entry level or experienced swimmers to build open water confidence. Put your skills to the test, overcome fear and enjoy open water competition like never before. WaveOne welcomes everyone to National Harbor’s venue as the ultimate setting for swimmers, triathletes, spectators, support crew and officials. As you swim through open water challenges, feel pride knowing you are also contributing to the health of Washington DC's grandest natural resource, the Potomac River.
Our unparalleled experience in managing open water swims provides a swim course designed to maximize fun and teaches swimmers, officials and parents valuable skills for future swims.
Choose a distance that challenges your goals and brings out the best in you!
Swim events are open to all ages and swimming abilities.
Saturday/Sunday September 23/24, 2023
Entry Level Distances: 500/1000/1500 meter Potomac Splash
Competitive Swimmers: 2.5K - 5K - 10K
Triathletes: 1500m or 1.2/2.4 miles
Since 2009, WaveOne helped thousands of swimmers go from desperately hanging on to a kayak to triumphantly exiting the swim course with arms raised victoriously. Jump into the joy we share with every swimmer knowing he or she is on their way to achieving more than they ever realized. Limited space. Sign up now!
Swim Details
Swim Date: Saturday September 23 & Sunday September 24, 2023
Commercial Pier 165 Water St., National Harbor, MD 20745
Swim Distances: Potomac Splash 500/1000/1500m - 2.5K - 5K - 10K & 1.2/2.4mi.
TIMELINE
Saturday September 23, 2023
Event 1 - 10K
Check in opens 0650
Safety Briefing 0715
Start 0720
Event 2 - Potomac Splash 500/1000/1500
Check in opens 0730
Safety Briefing 0800
Start Event 2 0810
Clear Water 1200
Sunday September 24, 2023
Event 3 - Tri-Swims 1.2/2.4 mile
Check in opens 0715
Safety Briefing 0745
Start Combined 0815
Event 4 – 5K
Check in opens 0750
Safety Briefing 0820
Start 5K 0830
Event 5 – 2.5K
Check in opens 0750
Safety Briefing 0820
Start 2.5K 0840
Clear water 1100
Prices increase as race day approaches. Register early!