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Tubby Trout 5k Open Water Swim

Registrations are closed for this event.

Join us for the 12th year of this iconic event! Test your endurance while enjoying beautiful Lake Washington. All swimmers receive a Tubby Trout 5k sticker.

This event is both fun and challenging. It provides the training you need for any endurance event.

“Amazingly fun! It felt so good to accomplish this.”
— Jane, 2022

Registration for this event closes at midnight Tuesday June 25th, or when all spaces are filled, whichever comes first.

Date: SATURDAY, June 29th
Time: 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Cost: $95

MANDATORY SAFETY MEETING VIA ZOOM

7:30 pm PT, Thursday, June 27th

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.

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Swim The Intrepid! Combine Tubby Trout with The OctoChallenge. Save $20 and swim a total of 11k.

Discounts on Other Open Water Swim Events

Learn how you can pay less with our discount options.

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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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