SwimRun Lake James
About this race
Get ready for the ultimate adventure that blends teamwork, raw endurance, and pure adrenaline: SwimRun Lake James! Nestled at the base of the breathtaking Blue Ridge Mountains in North Carolina, this isn't just a race—it's an epic journey through stunning landscapes and challenging terrain.
Long Course: The Ultimate Challenge
Calling all hardcore athletes! Grab your teammate and dive into an incredible 4-mile swim and 15-mile run odyssey. With 14 heart-pounding run sections and 13 exhilarating swim sections, you'll conquer everything from lightning-quick 20-yard swims to monster 1300-yard lake crossings. Imagine racing through fire trails, single-track paths, paved roads, and wild wooded sections—each step and stroke bringing you closer to victory!
Short Course: Adventure for Everyone
Not quite ready for the long haul? No problem! The Short Course offers an epic 2.7-mile swim and 10-mile run that'll still test your limits. Solo athletes can join the fun too, tackling the same incredible course with pure determination.
Race Central: Fonta Flora Whippoorwill Farm
Your race adventure begins and ends at this incredible venue! With a brand new overflow parking lot, indoor tasting room, and restrooms, we've got you covered. Stick around after the race for mouth-watering food and craft beer that'll make your hard-earned victory taste even sweeter!
What's Included
Your entry fee isn't just a ticket—it's your all-access pass to an unforgettable experience! You'll get:
- Race entry
- Official race bib
- Commemorative t-shirt
- Awesome race swag
- Epic after-party
- Killer giveaways
Pro Tip: Carpool if you can—let's keep our race footprint light and the energy high!
Pick your distance
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SwimRun Lake James Long Course
The LONG course is challenging and is not to be taken lightly. This course is swim heavy on the back end. Please be honest about your open water swimming skills. We do have a short course option this year. This course has about 4 miles of swimming and 16 miles of running.
SwimRun Lake James Short Course
This course has 2.7 miles of swimming and about 10 miles of running.
SwimRun Lake James Long Course (SOLO Option)
The LONG course is challenging and is not to be taken lightly. This course is swim heavy on the back end. Please be honest about your open water swimming skills. We do have a short course option this year. This course has about 4 miles of swimming and 16 miles of running.
SwimRun Lake James Short Course (SOLO Option)
This course has 2.7 miles of swimming and about 10 miles of running. Solo athletes will be traversing the same short course as the teams.
Typical race-day weather
Based on 7 years of Open-Meteo archive data for this event's race dates in Nebo, plus the 3 days either side.
The sun rises at 6:43 AM and sets at 8:08 PM local time (EDT) in Nebo on April 24, 2027 — 13h 24m of daylight.
Course
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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, 3 Nebo events
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