Swim of Legends
About this race
The 2nd Annual "Swim of Legends" will be held on August 30th, 2026. Finish the summer with an open water ultra distance swim in the clear waters of iconic Geneva Lake! This is a US Masters certified swim! A USMS membership is required, $20 will be taken off registration cost if you are an annual USMS member. This event provides a secure, well-supported environment for experienced swimmers. The swim will be about 11 kilometers (7 miles). Each swimmer will be required to use a visibility float (swim buoy), we will have small ones to minimize drag that can be used for the race. Hydration and Nutrition stops will be provided at three locations along the course. Water temperatures are expected to be around 78 degrees. Wetsuits will not be allowed unless water temperatures are significantly cooler than the expected 78 degrees.
Registration Includes: Swim cap, lightweight hoodie w/logo, awards (age groups and overall), lunch voucher and timed results.
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The Swim of Legends brings an exciting 12.9K to Lake Geneva, Wisconsin on July 27, 2025. Don't miss this beautiful event!
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Swimming
8 mile Solo
This is a non-wetsuit event!!! You must submit a qualifying time!!! A 5 km swim faster than 2 hours or a 10 km swim faster than 4 hours. Or other documented race/swim over 5 km. (Pool or open water).
4 Person Relay (8 mile)
Each relay team member must register separately. Wetsuits are allowed for the 4 person relay.
2 Person Relay (8 mile)
Each relay team member must register separately. Wetsuits are allowed for the two person relay but advised against.
Weather Overview
These values reflect historical conditions on the race dates in Lake Geneva in 2025, from Open-Meteo archive data.
About Lake Geneva
Swim of Legends takes place in Lake Geneva, Wisconsin, United States. The local timezone is America/Chicago.
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