Bussell Island Swim
- Date Sat 6th July 2024
- Location Lenoir City, Tennessee
- Price $75.20 - $96.40
- Races 3 races
- Distances 1 Mile
Event summary
Get ready to dive into a fantastic swimming experience at the Bussell Island Swim, taking place on Saturday, July 6, 2024, in the picturesque Lenoir City, Loudon, Tennessee. This exciting event offers three swim distances tailored for all skill levels: a 1-mile, a 2.6-km, and a 5.2-km race, making it perfect for both seasoned swimmers and those new to open water events. Bussell Island, nestled in the serene waters of the Little Tennessee River, provides a stunning backdrop that has historical significance, once being home to Native American cultures.
Participants must be at least 11 years old and members in good standing of either US Masters Swimming or USA Swimming. With its gentle currents and beautiful scenery, Bussell Island is the ideal location for a memorable day of swimming, nature, and camaraderie. Don’t miss your chance to be part of Knoxville's newest open water swim race! Be sure to register before June 30, 2024, to secure your spot and take advantage of the lower registration fees before June 24. Join us for a day of fun, fitness, and community at the Bussell Island Swim!
Participants must be at least 11 years old and members in good standing of either US Masters Swimming or USA Swimming. With its gentle currents and beautiful scenery, Bussell Island is the ideal location for a memorable day of swimming, nature, and camaraderie. Don’t miss your chance to be part of Knoxville's newest open water swim race! Be sure to register before June 30, 2024, to secure your spot and take advantage of the lower registration fees before June 24. Join us for a day of fun, fitness, and community at the Bussell Island Swim!
Organiser's Description
Join us for 3 different swim distances: 1-mile, 2.6-km and 5.2-km. The event is pending sanctioning by both US Masters Swimming (USMS) and USA Swimming. Participants must be at least 11 year of age as of 31 December 2024 and members in good standing of either USMS or USA Swimming.
Tucked in the hills of beautiful East Tennessee, Bussell Island is located in the gentle waters of the Little Tennessee River. Originally inhabited by various Native American Cultures, the island is believed to be the location of the capital Coste - a Missippian Period chieftom visited by the famous explorer, Henry DeSoto. Fast forward 1,500+ years and Bussell Island is now how home to a beautiful riverfront park with boating access, nature trails, a small sand beach, and a historic preserve. With its calm waters, Bussell Island is the perfect setting to host an open water swim race for swimmers of all abilities.
Born in 2024, The Bussell Island Swim is the brainchild of Knoxville Open Water Swimmers directors, Lana Burl and Phil Donihe. After visiting and swimming Bussell Island informally for years, it became the obvious choice to host Knoxvilles newest open water swim race.
Please see our website [https://knoxvilleopen-waterswimmers.squarespace.com/bussellisland]for all race information.
Registration fees will increase after June 24, 2024.
Registration closes June 30, 2024.
No refunds.
Tucked in the hills of beautiful East Tennessee, Bussell Island is located in the gentle waters of the Little Tennessee River. Originally inhabited by various Native American Cultures, the island is believed to be the location of the capital Coste - a Missippian Period chieftom visited by the famous explorer, Henry DeSoto. Fast forward 1,500+ years and Bussell Island is now how home to a beautiful riverfront park with boating access, nature trails, a small sand beach, and a historic preserve. With its calm waters, Bussell Island is the perfect setting to host an open water swim race for swimmers of all abilities.
Born in 2024, The Bussell Island Swim is the brainchild of Knoxville Open Water Swimmers directors, Lana Burl and Phil Donihe. After visiting and swimming Bussell Island informally for years, it became the obvious choice to host Knoxvilles newest open water swim race.
Please see our website [https://knoxvilleopen-waterswimmers.squarespace.com/bussellisland]for all race information.
Registration fees will increase after June 24, 2024.
Registration closes June 30, 2024.
No refunds.
Races
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1-Mile Swim
Incl. $5.20 Fee & Adult Unisex Short-Sleeved T-Shirt
Sat 6th July 2024 (7:30AM EDT)
$75.20
CLOSED -
2.6-Km Swim
Incl. $5.80 Fee & Adult Unisex Short-Sleeved T-Shirt
Sat 6th July 2024 (7:30AM EDT)
$85.80
CLOSED -
5.2-Km Swim
Incl. $6.40 Fee & Adult Unisex Short-Sleeved T-Shirt
Sat 6th July 2024 (7:30AM EDT)
$96.40
CLOSED
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