2026 Lake Berryessa Open Water Swim 2026 — Napa, CA
Date
June 6, 2026
Location
Napa, CA
Venue
1605 Steele Canyon Rd.
Start Time
9:30 AM
Entry Fee
$82.50 – $112.50
Events
2-mile Swim Category 1 (No Wet Suit) - Verified USMS members receive a $20 discount. Full price includes a USMS One-Day Event Membership., 2-mile Swim Category 2 (Wet Suit) - Verified USMS members receive a $20 discount. Full price includes a USMS One-Day Event Membership., 1-mile Swim Category 1 (No Wet Suit) - Verified USMS members receive a $20 discount. Full price includes a USMS One-Day Event Membership., 1-mile Swim Category 2 (Wet Suit) - Verified USMS members receive a $20 discount. Full price includes a USMS One-Day Event Membership., BOTH 2-Mile and 1-Mile Swims Category 1 (no wet suit) - Verified USMS members receive a $20 discount. Full price includes a USMS One-Day Event Membership.
DAM's Annual Lake Berryessa Swim is one of the longest running open water swim events in America. Started in 1981 as a friendly lake swim, this event now attracts over 500 swimmers each year to the shores of Lake Berryessa. Location: Steele Canyon Campground, Steele Canyon Road, Lake Berryessa, Napa, CA (map) Course : 1-mile and 2-mile looped courses in a freshwater lake. 1 loop for 1 mile swim, and 2 loops for 2-mile swim. See course maps at bottom of page. Host: Davis Aquatic Masters. Race Director: Kevin Waterson, berryessa@damfast.org . Meet Referee: Kate Stephensen. Sanction: The adult races are sanctioned by Pacific Masters Swimming for USMS, Inc. Conditions/Safety: Expected water temperature is 68-72 degrees. Course is patrolled by safety craft. Individual escorts are not allowed. All swimmers must wear the provided swim cap and follow all USMS Open Water rules. Mandatory safety briefings will be held approximately 30 minutes prior to the start of each event. The Event Safety Pl
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When is 2026 Lake Berryessa Open Water Swim 2026 — Napa, CA?
2026 Lake Berryessa Open Water Swim 2026 — Napa, CA takes place on June 6, 2026. The race is held in Napa, California.
Where is 2026 Lake Berryessa Open Water Swim 2026 — Napa, CA held?
2026 Lake Berryessa Open Water Swim 2026 — Napa, CA is held at 1605 Steele Canyon Rd. in Napa, California.
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