Say YES! to Life Swims

Celebrate the 14th 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 23rd or when all spaces are filled, whichever comes first.

Date: SATURDAY, June 27th
Time: 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Cost: $125

MANDATORY SAFETY MEETING (ONLINE)

7:30 pm PT, Thursday, June 25th

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 Intrepid Series: Save $25

Combine this event with The Amazing OctoChallenge and save $25. Swim a total of 13k (approx 8 miles)!

Waiver/Safety Plan

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

Discounts on Other Open Water Swim Events

Learn about our discount options.

The Intrepid Series
The Amazing OctoChallenge

See a complete list of 2026 events.

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