Events
4.4 Mile River Swim
$179
7:00AM EDT
- 11:00AM EDT
5 spots left. Registration ends May 9, 2025 at 12:00pm EDT
5 spots left. Registration ends May 9, 2025 at 12:00pm EDT
Place
Robious Landing Park
3800 James River Rd
Midlothian, VA US 23113
3800 James River Rd
Midlothian, VA US 23113
Description
Ready for a fast swim?
Swimmers start from Watkins Landing and swim straight down river, with the current, to Robious Landing Park for an in-water finish.
What a great way to start the open water season off fast.
Athlete and Volunteer Information
The 2025 Race Packet is posted below
The 2025 event will have wetsuit and non-wetsuit categories.
PLEASE NOTE: for safety reasons, wetsuits will be prohibited if the water temperature is 82-degrees or warmer.
Get your extra brunch wristbands ordered by May 5th.
You can find up to date water temperature as well as search for historic water temperatures here: WATER TEMP
You can find up to date river height and flow here: RIVER CONDITIONS
(above 5ft is a fast current, above 7ft is very fast and may require course changes due to safety issues)
2025 Race Information Packet
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Race Contact Info
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