Rtc Open Water Swim Season Finale & Pizza Social - Wednesday, 9/16/26
About this race
Join us for the Open Water Swim 🏊🏊♀️ Season Finale with a pizza 🍕 party! You can register to come to the social even if you’re not swimming. Bring a chair 🪑as seating is limited.
Welcome to RTC's Open Water Swim Registration
Hosted Monday's and Wednesday's weather/river permitting at Robious Landing Park, Midlothian, VA.
** PLEASE REMEMBER TO SELECT "COMPLETE REGISTRATION" IN ORDER TO SUBMIT YOUR REGISTRATION. YOU WILL RECEIVE A CONFIRMATION EMAIL, IF YOU DON'T, PLEASE RESUBMIT. WE NEED TO HAVE AN ACCURATE HEAD COUNT FOR OUR WATER SAFETY CREW. THANKS! **
1. Registration is for all active members ONLY. If you have not renewed your membership, please go to https://www.richmondtriclub.com/join-or-renew Memberships will be verified.
All swimmers take off at 6:05 pm from the dock. Late arrivals swim at their own risk. No sign in or sign out needed.
- NEW OWS participants may request a Swim Angel if one is available. The Swim Angel will swim with you and keep an eye on you for your swim.
- Participants may sign up to be a Swim Angel if one is needed. If one is not needed, you may continue with your regular swim. Swim Angels will earn volunteer points.
- SWIM ANGEL Expectations:
- When someone is just starting out and feeling a bit uncomfortable getting in the open water the first few times, they may request a Swim Angel.
- Swim Angel volunteers sign-up to guide, motivate, educate and support up to two swimmers who have requested a Swim Angel. The ratio is 1 Swim Angel to 2 Swimmers.
- Please be aware, Swim Angels are not lifeguards and all swimmers swim at their own risk.
- Volunteer Swim Angels: Please arrive before the beginner wave starts to meet the member(s) who have requested one.
- If there are no requests, you are able to swim on your own!
2. Every swimmer is required to sign the 2026 Waiver when you register online (last year’s is no longer valid!) and the form will also be available at check-in.
3. Every swimmer needs to SIGN-IN to the log book and list emergency contact person’s name and phone number. This is necessary so that we can account for everyone's safety!
4. There will be a safety briefing held before swimmers start.
5. Swim Safety Buoys are required by ALL swimmers. They can be purchased online at Amazon. We have a limited number of Swim Safety Buoys and are first come first served. No Buoy = No Swim
6. Bright swim caps must be worn by all swimmers. We will have a limited number available in case you forget to bring one.
7. After the swimmer returns, they must SIGN OUT of the log book. The Swim Lead Coordinator will call the emergency contact if the swimmer does not log themselves out.
8. All participants (swimmers and volunteers) are encouraged to sign up for Rained Out text notifications https://www.rainedout.net/team_page.php?a=7a1a66c9d13367fce645
* We recommend getting there early so that you have time to sign the waiver, get your swim buoy set up, swim cap, etc. *
** We need 4 Volunteer Kayakers and 2 SUP's (You don't have to be a member to volunteer for water support but membership is encouraged!) --Volunteers must be at least 18 years of age and comfortable having swimmers hold on to the vessel while in the water. RTC provides the kayak/SUP, however if the volunteer wants to bring their own kayak they must register as such and they need to notify the Swim Lead Coordinator upon arrival at the Park. All will be provided with PFD's (personal flotation devices). Waiver form completion is required.
Swimmers and Water Support, please be considerate, if you are unable to make the swim we ask that you CANCEL your registration by asking for a REFUND to allow other Club members to sign up. It is important that we have an accurate head count for safe water support coverage.
Pick your distance
Running
Pizza Social Only
🍕Come for the pizza! 🍕 Bring your chair as seating is limited BE SURE TO COMPLETE YOUR REGISTRATION BY SCROLLING ALL THE WAY TO THE END AND SUBMITTING IT. YOUR REGISTRATION IS NOT COMPLETE UNTIL YOU RECEIVE A CONFIRMATION EMAIL. THANKS!
Trailer Driver-James River HS Lot
BE SURE TO COMPLETE YOUR REGISTRATION BY SCROLLING ALL THE WAY TO THE END AND SUBMITTING IT. YOUR REGISTRATION IS NOT COMPLETE UNTIL YOU RECEIVE A CONFIRMATION EMAIL. THANKS! We need an experienced volunteer driver with a vehicle that can pull the Club’s trailer from James River HS to the Park’s ramp and back less than a mile away (starting at 5:30 pm until 7:00 pm approx.). Someone from the Club will meet the driver at the back of the HS parking lot and will help hook them up (*2” ball hitch required) and will follow to the kayak/SUP unloading area. Remember to submit your volunteer time for the NEW Tri Stars Recognition Program!
Swim Lead Coordinator
This role is RESERVED ONLY for the lead OWS Coordinador (usually a Board Director) responsible for set up, registration, check out, and tear down. Thanks. Remember to submit your volunteer time for the NEW Tri Stars Recognition Program!
Paddle sports
Volunteer Kayaker
BE SURE TO COMPLETE YOUR REGISTRATION BY SCROLLING ALL THE WAY TO THE END AND SUBMITTING IT. YOUR REGISTRATION IS NOT COMPLETE UNTIL YOU RECEIVE A CONFIRMATION EMAIL. THANKS! * Must be 18 years or older * Must wear PFD, radio, whistle * Must be comfortable with swimmers grabbing on to the front or rear of kayak * Must be ready to throw line with PFD attached to swimmer Remember to submit your volunteer time for the NEW Tri Stars Recognition Program!
Volunteer Kayaker with Own Kayak
BE SURE TO COMPLETE YOUR REGISTRATION BY SCROLLING ALL THE WAY TO THE END AND SUBMITTING IT. YOUR REGISTRATION IS NOT COMPLETE UNTIL YOU RECEIVE A CONFIRMATION EMAIL. THANKS! * Must be 18 years or older * Must wear PFD, radio, whistle * Must be comfortable with swimmers grabbing on to the front or rear of board * Must be ready to throw line with PFD attached to swimmer Remember to submit your volunteer time for the NEW Tri Stars Recognition Program!
Volunteer SUP
BE SURE TO COMPLETE YOUR REGISTRATION BY SCROLLING ALL THE WAY TO THE END AND SUBMITTING IT. YOUR REGISTRATION IS NOT COMPLETE UNTIL YOU RECEIVE A CONFIRMATION EMAIL. THANKS! * Must be 18 years or older * Must wear PFD, radio, whistle * Must be comfortable with swimmers grabbing on to the front or rear of board * Must be ready to throw line with PFD attached to swimmer Remember to submit your volunteer time for the NEW Tri Stars Recognition Program!
Swimming
Wave 1 - Faster Swimmer
BE SURE TO COMPLETE YOUR REGISTRATION BY SCROLLING ALL THE WAY TO THE END AND SUBMITTING IT. YOUR REGISTRATION IS NOT COMPLETE UNTIL YOU RECEIVE A CONFIRMATION EMAIL. THANKS! * Swim Safety Buoy Required * Bright Swim Cap Required * Swim up to the "dock" 750 yards and NOT beyond
OWS - Wave 2 NEW - Would like a Swim Angel, if available
SWIM ANGEL EXPECTATIONS When someone is just starting out and feeling a bit uncomfortable getting in the open water the first few times, they may request a Swim Angel. Swim Angel volunteers sign-up to guide, motivate, educate and support up to two swimmers who have requested a Swim Angel. The ratio is 1 Swim Angel to 2 Swimmers. Please be aware, Swim Angels are NOT lifeguards and all swimmers swim at their own risk. Volunteer Swim Angels: Please arrive before the beginner wave starts to meet the member(s) who have requested one. If there are no requests, you are able to swim on your own! BE SURE TO COMPLETE YOUR REGISTRATION BY SCROLLING ALL THE WAY TO THE END AND SUBMITTING IT. YOUR REGISTRATION IS NOT COMPLETE UNTIL YOU RECEIVE A CONFIRMATION EMAIL. THANKS! * Swim Safety Buoy Required * Bright Swim Cap Required * Swim up to the "dock" 750 yards and NOT beyond
Wave 2 - Slower Swimmer and New Swimmers
BE SURE TO COMPLETE YOUR REGISTRATION BY SCROLLING ALL THE WAY TO THE END AND SUBMITTING IT. YOUR REGISTRATION IS NOT COMPLETE UNTIL YOU RECEIVE A CONFIRMATION EMAIL. THANKS! * Swim Safety Buoy Required * Bright Swim Cap Required * Swim up to the dock 750 yards and NOT beyond * Beginners can practice from the jump in dock to the boat ramp and this area will be kayak/SUP supported
SWIM ANGEL
SWIM ANGEL EXPECTATIONS When someone is just starting out and feeling a bit uncomfortable getting in the open water the first few times, they may request a Swim Angel. Swim Angel volunteers sign-up to guide, motivate, educate and support up to two swimmers who have requested a Swim Angel. The ratio is 1 Swim Angel to 2 Swimmers. Please be aware, Swim Angels are NOT lifeguards and all swimmers swim at their own risk. Volunteer Swim Angels: Please arrive before the beginner wave starts to meet the member(s) who have requested one. If there are no requests, you are able to swim on your own! BE SURE TO COMPLETE YOUR REGISTRATION BY SCROLLING ALL THE WAY TO THE END AND SUBMITTING IT. YOUR REGISTRATION IS NOT COMPLETE UNTIL YOU RECEIVE A CONFIRMATION EMAIL. THANKS! * Swim Safety Buoy Required * Bright Swim Cap Required * Swim up to the dock 750 yards and NOT beyond * Beginners can practice from the jump in dock to the boat ramp and this area will be kayak/SUP supported Remember to submit your volunteer time for the NEW Tri Stars Recognition Program!
Typical race-day weather
Based on 3 years of Open-Meteo archive data for this event's race dates in Midlothian, plus the 3 days either side.
The sun rises at 6:53 AM and sets at 7:17 PM local time (EDT) in Midlothian on September 16, 2026 — 12h 23m of daylight.
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Where this page comes from. Race details were last updated on . We re-check listings regularly and again in the week before race day.
- Entries, prices, waves and inclusions — the event's official registration page
- Temperature and humidity — Copernicus ERA5 reanalysis via Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0)
- Elevation and terrain relief — Copernicus DEM GLO-90, ESA (CC BY 4.0)
- Comparisons and counts — Race Discovery calendar, 77 Midlothian events
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