Open Water Swim – Lake Lou Yaeger 2026 — Litchfield, IL

Date
May 16, 2026
Location
Litchfield, IL
Venue
4392 Beach House Trail
Start Time
2:00 PM
Entry Fee
$25.00
Events
Open Water Swim Clinic Session at Lake Lou Yaeger
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The Open Water Swim at Lake Lou Yaeger starts at 2:00 PM on May 16, 2026, giving travelers flexibility to arrive the morning of the event without rushing from out of town. Located at 4392 Beach House Trail in Litchfield, Illinois, this open water swim event offers a straightforward race experience at an affordable $25 entry fee. The afternoon start time means you can sleep in, have a relaxed breakfast, and still have time to scope out the venue, check conditions, and handle pre-race logistics without pressure. If you're driving from neighboring states in the Midwest, the timing works well for a same-day arrival strategy, allowing you to skip an extra hotel night while still having adequate time to settle and prepare.

From the Race Organizer
Join MSE Racing and Coach Sally Drake for an open water swim session/clinic at beautiful Lake Lou Yaeger in Litchfield, IL. We will kick off Lake Lou Yaeger Triathlon and packet pickup weekend with an optional swim clinic to help newbies prepare and gain helpful tips for open water swimming and race day strategies. For those with experience, just swim and enjoy! We will have a couple of buoys for use at the clinic session, but not full access to the triathlon swim courses. This event is open to anyone at any level. We offer a special discounted rate for athletes participating in the Lake Lou Yaeger Triathlon if you bundle and purchase the Open Water Swim Clinic Session when you register for the Lake Lou Yaeger Triathlon. During the session lifeguards and volunteers will be in the water to ensure the safety of the participants, there will also be buoys setup in the water to practice sighting. After the swim, please stick around for the MSE Racing Lake Lou Yaeger Triathlon Packet Pickup

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Frequently Asked Questions

When is Open Water Swim – Lake Lou Yaeger 2026 — Litchfield, IL?

Open Water Swim – Lake Lou Yaeger 2026 — Litchfield, IL takes place on May 16, 2026. The race is held in Litchfield, Illinois.

Where is Open Water Swim – Lake Lou Yaeger 2026 — Litchfield, IL held?

Open Water Swim – Lake Lou Yaeger 2026 — Litchfield, IL is held at 4392 Beach House Trail in Litchfield, Illinois.

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