Open Water Wednesdays is a swimming event held in Kent, Washington on June 3, 2026. The race starts at 6:30 PM at SE 270th St and 152nd Way SE. Entry costs $25.00 per participant. This midweek open water swim offers athletes an opportunity to train in natural water conditions during the evening hours. The format provides a regular training outlet for swimmers looking to build fitness and experience in open water environments outside of pool settings. Whether you're preparing for a triathlon swim leg or focused solely on open water swimming, this weekly series supports your training schedule without major travel or accommodation demands.
From the Race Organizer
Open Water Wednesdays at Lake Meridian Park Kent, WA 6:30-7:30PM June 3 - September 2, 2026 Meet at the Picnic tables on the west side of the Lake Meridian boat launch parking lot. Special edition: Open Water Wednesdays at Lake Tapps - Allan York Park on August 26th - 6:30-7:30PM (No swims 6/24, 8/12, or 8/19) 20th Year OWW Anniversary Season! Open Water Wednesdays (OWW) are one of the coolest traditions in the PNW triathlon community—coached open water swim workouts held at Lake Meridian Park in Kent, WA since 2006! Each session features a 300-yard buoy loop where you'll swim with others at your pace. A coach in a kayak leads the workout from the start buoy, guiding you through an open water-style interval session—think pool training meets real-world swim skills. On some nights, a second coach paddles near shore to work with newer swimmers. They’ll help you get comfortable in the water and confident with open water skills so you can join the main group on the course in no time. Whether you're training for your next triathlon or just looking to level up your open water game, OWW is the perfect mix of fun, fitness, and skill-building! Open Water Wednesdays are a great workout for any open water swimmer - you'll get valuable fitness training and can practice open water skills like sighting, turning at buoys, and swimming close to others. This workout has the full spectrum of swimmers - from newbies to some of the fastest swimmers in the area. You'll fit right in! Flexible Sign-Up. Big Savings. You can register for just one workout at a time—but you’ll save money if you sign up for 3 or more. In fact, if you sign up for 9, 10, or 11 workouts, each one is half the price! Plans change? No problem. If you can’t make a workout you registered for, just come to a different one. We’ll transfer your registration when you arrive—no need to tell us ahead of time. Not sure of your summer schedule? Pick the number of workouts you think you’ll attend. You’ll still get the discount, and the flexibility to shift dates as needed. Note : This training is USA Triathlon (USAT) sanctioned. If you’re not a USAT annual member, you’ll need a one-day pass—but that pass covers all your workouts, not each one. See more about pricing on the "Pricing" page. Wetsuits are mandatory If you don't own a swim-specific wetsuit yet, take a look at the blueseventy line that you can find at Northwest Tri & Bike . Swim-specific wetsuits are far superior over the general watersports wetsuits, that can actually make open water swimming harder! Northwest Tri & Bike will have blueseventy wetsuits available for you to try at the workouts. These are the best suits on the market and are produced right here in Seattle, WA. Learn more on the ' Wetsuits " page. Join us for a fun summer of Wednesday evening swims!
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Race Travel Insurance
Don't forget travel insurance for June 3.
You've trained for months and booked a trip to Kent, WA.
A pre-race injury, a delayed flight, or a family emergency can derail the whole thing.
Travel insurance can help cover your race entry fee, hotel, and flights if you can't make it,
and may cover medical costs if something goes wrong on the course. Plans typically only run
5-7% of your total trip cost — and running events are covered under standard plans with no
additional coverage needed.
Trip cancellation up to 100% of prepaid costs
Running events covered under standard plans — no add-ons needed
Trip interruption up to 150% of non-refundable costs
Open Water Wednesdays 2026 — Kent, WA takes place on June 3, 2026. The race is held in Kent, Washington.
Where is Open Water Wednesdays 2026 — Kent, WA held?
Open Water Wednesdays 2026 — Kent, WA is held at SE 270th St & 152nd Way SE in Kent, Washington.
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