SwimRVA Down River Rip
About this race
Ready for a fast swim?
🔥Down River Rip🔥 Richmond’s Ultimate Currents Challenge!
Get ready to ride the river and feel your heart race at one of the most thrilling open-water events in the Richmond region! The Down River Rip is a fast-paced, downstream river swim that takes place on the James River, where swimmers harness the power of the current and push their limits across miles of scenic flowing water. 🌊💪
Start at Watkins Landing, where the excitement kicks off as athletes plunge into the moving water and let the river’s energy carry them. From there, it’s a straight shot with the current — no laps, no turns — just pure open-water momentum all the way to Robious Landing Park for an unforgettable in-water finish! 🏁🌅
You’ll experience the pure thrill of swimming with nature’s force at your back. The event draws swimmers from across the region and beyond, turning the river into a spectacular ribbon of athletic energy and community spirit. 🌍🏊♀️
And the best part? The vibe is as refreshing as the water itself; with celebration, cheers, and scenic river views waiting at the finish line. 🎉🌿
The SwimRVA Down River Rip brings an exciting 7.1K, 4K to Midlothian, Virginia on May 13, 2023. Don't miss this beautiful event!
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Swimming
4.4 Mile River Swim
4.4-milers are transported by shuttle to Watkins Landing for the start of this fast, down current swim.
2.5 Mile Charity Swim
2.5-milers are transported by boat up to the Rte 288 Bridge and will start when the 4.4-milers pass under the bridge. The entire race is swum straight down river with the current for a FAST 2.5-miles.
Weather Overview
These values reflect historical conditions on the race dates in Midlothian in 2023, from Open-Meteo archive data.
About Midlothian
SwimRVA Down River Rip takes place in Midlothian, Virginia, United States. The local timezone is America/New_York.
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