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Tubby Trout 5k Open Water Swim 2025

Registration will open on Thursday March 20th, 2025 – 8:00 am.

Celebrate the 13th year of  this iconic event! Tubby Trout provides the training you need for any endurance swim. Challenge yourself while enjoying beautiful Lake Washington.

All swimmers receive a Tubby Trout 5k sticker.

“I took a chance and signed up. Completing the ‘Trout’ boosted my confidence, and it was fun!”
— Janice, 2024

Registration for this event closes at midnight, Tuesday June 24th or when all spaces are filled, whichever comes first.

Date: SATURDAY, June 28th
Time: 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Cost: $110

MANDATORY SAFETY MEETING VIA ZOOM

7:30 pm PT, Thursday, June 26th

You must participate in this meeting in order to swim. Please factor this requirement into your decision to register. Meeting recording will not be available.

Details

Location: Lake Washington, South Seattle. Directions provided on registration.
Length: 5k (3.2 miles)
Level: Challenging. You may experience strong chop and wind. Please register only if you are confident in your ability to swim the entire distance.
Wetsuit: Your choice. Water temperature will be in the mid 60’s. Please acclimate yourself before this swim.

The Vanquisher!

Combine this event with Seattle’s 10k Open Water Swim. Save $20 and swim a total of 15k (9.32 miles).

Discounts on Other Open Water Swim Events

Learn about our discount options.

See a complete list of events.

Waiver/Safety Plan

To swim with us, you must read and agree to the Say Yes to Life Liability Waiver/Safety Plan.

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