Splash and Dash: All Out Open Water Swim w/ DCAC
August 1 @ 8:00 am – 11:00 am
Please join the Potomac Riverkeeper Network (PRKN) and The District of Columbia Aquatics Club (DCAC) for DCAC’s annual open water swim event and fundraiser – the All Out Open Water Swim (formerly DCAC’s Swim for Life)!
Join us for this unique opportunity to swim in the Potomac River with a view of DC’s skyline and help fundraise for two fantastic organizations! This event will encourage individuals, families, and corporate teams to get physically active on or alongside the Potomac River — running, walking, or swimming — while raising awareness and funds to protect and restore the Potomac and Shenandoah rivers. It will also support DCAC’s mission of promoting swimming for fitness, health, wellness, and competition for the LGBTQ+ community and their allies.
The race will include both a 2.5K (one lap of course) and 5K (two laps of course) swim option.
Not only is this event fun and active, but you also raise funds for a good cause! Proceeds benefit PRKN’s work to stop pollution, make drinking water safe, protect healthy river habitats, and enhance the use and enjoyment of the Potomac and Shenandoah watersheds.
Swimmers either must be registered USMS members to participate, or complete a USMS one event form and pay the associated fee ($20).
PLEASE NOTE: THIS SWIM IS ONLY OPEN TO PARTICIPANTS 18 AND OVER.
We understand there are ongoing concerns related to the January 19 Potomac Interceptor sewage spill into the Potomac River. Currently, conditions are safe to conduct this swim event in National Harbor. We will continue to monitor water quality monitoring leading up to the event as well as the day prior to ensure safe conditions.
