Lake Cumberland Masters Open Water Classic 2026 — Somerset, KY

Date
October 4, 2026
Location
Somerset, KY
Venue
500 Waitsboro Road
Start Time
11:30 AM
Entry Fee
$60.00 – $70.00
Events
3-km Open Water Race, 1-km Open Water Race
Includes
T-Shirt
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Held at the scenic Waitsboro Campground in Somerset, Kentucky, this will be the first ever open water swim held in Lake Cumberland! Swimmers will have the choice to swim a 3-km or a 1-km on a buoyed 1-km rectangular course. The start will be a treading, in-water start. The finish will be an overhead slapboard finish. Timing chips will be used and worn on the wrist. Race Map Here (sorry...having trouble embedding images) Historical water temperatures are mid-to-low 70s in mid-October, so the expected temperature is ~74-75F. USMS rules allow wetsuits if the water temperature is below 78.0F. Awards will be presented to male and female Top-3 Overall, as well as Top 3 in each age group in 10-year increments (18-29, 30-39, 40-49...). USMS sanction is pending. All swimmers MUST be members of USMS.

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Frequently Asked Questions

When is Lake Cumberland Masters Open Water Classic 2026 — Somerset, KY?

Lake Cumberland Masters Open Water Classic 2026 — Somerset, KY takes place on October 4, 2026. The race is held in Somerset, Kentucky.

Where is Lake Cumberland Masters Open Water Classic 2026 — Somerset, KY held?

Lake Cumberland Masters Open Water Classic 2026 — Somerset, KY is held at 500 Waitsboro Road in Somerset, Kentucky.

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