RTC Open Water Swim – Wednesday, 5/20/26 – Members Only! 2026 — Midlothian, VA, VA

Date
May 20, 2026
Location
Midlothian, VA, VA
Venue
3800 James River Road
Start Time
5:30 PM
Entry Fee
$0.00
Events
Trailer Driver-James River HS Lot, Volunteer Kayaker, Volunteer Kayaker with Own Kayak, Volunteer SUP, Swimmers, OWS - Wave 2 NEW - Would like a Swim Angel, if available
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The RTC Open Water Swim starts at 5:30 PM on Wednesday, May 20, 2026, so plan your travel and race-day schedule accordingly if you're coming from out of town. Held in Midlothian, Virginia at 3800 James River Road, this members-only event offers two distances: a 1-mile swim and a 1500-yard option. Entry is free for qualified members. If you're traveling to compete, confirm your membership status well in advance and check whether day passes are available, as access is restricted to members only.

From the Race Organizer
Open water swims are hosted seasonally on Mondays and Wednesdays, weather and river permitting, at Robious Landing. Registration is open until 3pm the day of the swim. ** Please select the final “COMPLETE REGISTRATION” to submit your registration and receive a confirmation email. We need to have an accurate head count for our water safety crew. Similarly, if you are unable to attend after registering, we ask that you cancel your registration before 3pm by asking for a “refund.” 1. Please arrive by 5:45 to hear the safety briefing, sign in, and get yourself ready to go. All swimmers take off at 6:05 pm from the dock. Late arrivals may swim at their own risk without signing in. 2. Swim buoys and bright swim caps are required. We have a limited number of swim buoys and caps available to borrow if necessary. No Buoy = No Swim! Other items to bring are a towel, goggles, sandals, bathing suit and sometimes a wetsuit. 3. New open water swimmers may request a swim angel, however, we can't guar

RTC Open Water Swim – Wednesday, 5/20/26 – Members Only! 2026 — Midlothian, VA, VA

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Frequently Asked Questions

When is RTC Open Water Swim – Wednesday, 5/20/26 – Members Only! 2026 — Midlothian, VA, VA?

RTC Open Water Swim – Wednesday, 5/20/26 – Members Only! 2026 — Midlothian, VA, VA takes place on May 20, 2026. The race is held in Midlothian, VA, Virginia.

Where is RTC Open Water Swim – Wednesday, 5/20/26 – Members Only! 2026 — Midlothian, VA, VA held?

RTC Open Water Swim – Wednesday, 5/20/26 – Members Only! 2026 — Midlothian, VA, VA is held at 3800 James River Road in Midlothian, VA, Virginia.

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