2026 Swim for the Potomac
2026 REGISTRATION COMING SOON
Saturday September 26, 2026: 10K, 5K, 3K, & 1.2/2.4miles, 500/1000/1500 meter Splash
The 17th 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.
Choose a distance that challenges your goals and brings out the best in you!
Note: Predicted water temp is approximately 72F. Wetsuits are a personal preference.
SWIM FOR THE POTOMAC COURSE MAPS
PLEASE NOTE: 10k=5 Laps
SWIM DETAILS
Swim Date: Saturday September 26, 2026
Commercial Pier 165 Water St., National Harbor, MD 20745
Swim Distances: Potomac Splash 500/1000/1500m - 3K - 5K - 10K & 1.2/2.4mi.
TIMELINE
Saturday September 26, 2026
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 0815
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
Prices increase as race day approaches.
Register early!
