All Out Open Water Swim
- Date Sat 1st August 2026
- Time 8:30AM EDT
- Location Oxon Hill, Maryland
- Price $75.00 - $95.00
- Races 4 races
- Distances 5km
Event summary
Join us for the exhilarating All Out Open Water Swim on Saturday, August 1, 2026, at the scenic National Harbor in Oxon Hill, Prince George's. This annual event, formerly known as the Swim for Life, promises an unforgettable day filled with community spirit and athleticism, offering both 2.5k and 5k swim options. Whether you're a seasoned swimmer or a newcomer to open water, this event is designed to promote fitness, health, and wellness, particularly within the LGBTQIA+ community and its allies.
The All Out Open Water Swim not only celebrates the joy of swimming but also supports two vital organizations: the Potomac Riverkeeper Network (PRKN), dedicated to ensuring clean water for all, and the District of Columbia Aquatics Club (DCAC), which fosters swimming as a vital part of a healthy lifestyle. With water quality monitoring in place to ensure safe swimming conditions, participants aged 18 and over can dive into this exciting opportunity to compete, connect, and contribute to meaningful causes. Don't miss out on this fantastic event - mark your calendars and prepare to make waves!
The All Out Open Water Swim not only celebrates the joy of swimming but also supports two vital organizations: the Potomac Riverkeeper Network (PRKN), dedicated to ensuring clean water for all, and the District of Columbia Aquatics Club (DCAC), which fosters swimming as a vital part of a healthy lifestyle. With water quality monitoring in place to ensure safe swimming conditions, participants aged 18 and over can dive into this exciting opportunity to compete, connect, and contribute to meaningful causes. Don't miss out on this fantastic event - mark your calendars and prepare to make waves!
Organiser's Description
The District of Columbia Aquatics Club (DCAC), in partnership with the Potomac Riverkeeper Network (PRKN), is proud to bring back our annual open water swim event and fundraiser - the All Out Open Water Swim (formerly DCACs Swim for Life). To honor our legacy of supporting the LGBTQIA+ community, and now also in support of the efforts of PRKN, we have given a new name to this great event!
The event will be held on Saturday, August 1, 2026 at National Harbor and offer 2.5k and 5k open water swim options. Formerly known as DCACs Swim for Life event, we are pleased to continue DCACs longstanding history of hosting an open water swim event in our local waterways.
We want you to come swim with us and help fundraise for two fantastic organizations! This event will support PRKNs mission of protecting the right to clean water for all communities, as well as DCACs mission of promoting swimming for fitness, health, wellness, and competition for the LGBTQ+ community and their allies.
The race will include both a 2.5K (one lap of course) and 5K (two laps of course) swim option.
PRKN serves the community by conducting independent water-quality monitoring - as the organization has always done. We understand there are concerns related to the January 19 interceptor pipe spill releasing untreated sewage directly into the Potomac River. Currently, conditions are safe to conduct this swim event in National Harbor. PKRN will continue to monitor water quality monitoring will be conducted in the lead up to the event to ensure clean and safe conditions.
Swimmers either must be registered USMS members to participate, or complete a USMS one event form and pay the associated fee ($20).
PLEASE NOTE THIS SWIM IS ONLY OPEN TO PARTICIPANTS 18 AND OVER.
The event will be held on Saturday, August 1, 2026 at National Harbor and offer 2.5k and 5k open water swim options. Formerly known as DCACs Swim for Life event, we are pleased to continue DCACs longstanding history of hosting an open water swim event in our local waterways.
We want you to come swim with us and help fundraise for two fantastic organizations! This event will support PRKNs mission of protecting the right to clean water for all communities, as well as DCACs mission of promoting swimming for fitness, health, wellness, and competition for the LGBTQ+ community and their allies.
The race will include both a 2.5K (one lap of course) and 5K (two laps of course) swim option.
PRKN serves the community by conducting independent water-quality monitoring - as the organization has always done. We understand there are concerns related to the January 19 interceptor pipe spill releasing untreated sewage directly into the Potomac River. Currently, conditions are safe to conduct this swim event in National Harbor. PKRN will continue to monitor water quality monitoring will be conducted in the lead up to the event to ensure clean and safe conditions.
Swimmers either must be registered USMS members to participate, or complete a USMS one event form and pay the associated fee ($20).
PLEASE NOTE THIS SWIM IS ONLY OPEN TO PARTICIPANTS 18 AND OVER.
Races
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USMS Member 2.5K Open Water Swim
Sat 1st August 2026 (8:35AM EDT)
$75.00
CLOSEDPlease select this event if you are a currently registered USMS member and would like to swim the 2.5K. -
USMS Member 5K Open Water Swim
Sat 1st August 2026 (8:30AM EDT)
$75.00
CLOSEDPlease select this event if you are a currently registered USMS member and would like to swim the 5K. -
Non-USMS Member 2.5K Open Water Swim
Sat 1st August 2026 (8:35AM EDT)
$95.00
CLOSEDPlease select this event if you are NOT a currently registered USMS member and would like to swim the 2.5K. -
Non-USMS 5K Open Water Swim
Sat 1st August 2026 (8:30AM EDT)
$95.00
CLOSEDPlease select this event if you are NOT currently registered USMS member and would like to swim the 5K.
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