Columbia Crossing Swim
- Date Sat 6th September 2025
- Time 9:00AM PDT
- Location Pasco, Washington
- Price $27.50
- Races 1 race
Event summary
Join us for the exhilarating Columbia Crossing Swim on Saturday, September 6th, 2025, in Pasco, Franklin! This thrilling 1.5-mile open water swim invites participants to dive into the refreshing waters of the Columbia River, starting at Chiawana Park and finishing at the Edison Street boat ramp in Kennewick. With a mass start and an expected water temperature of around 70°F, swimmers are in for an unforgettable experience as they navigate upstream and downstream for an exciting race across the river.
This event is not only a fantastic opportunity for swimmers of all skill levels to challenge themselves but also supports a great cause, with all race proceeds going to the Columbia Basin Dive Rescue (CBDR). Participants will compete for awards in various categories, including top overall men and women, as well as the top three in each 10-year age group. Don't miss your chance to be part of this vibrant community event—register online by August 20th, 2025, or sign up on race day until 8:30 AM. Grab your wetsuit and prepare for a day of fun, fitness, and camaraderie at the Columbia Crossing Swim!
This event is not only a fantastic opportunity for swimmers of all skill levels to challenge themselves but also supports a great cause, with all race proceeds going to the Columbia Basin Dive Rescue (CBDR). Participants will compete for awards in various categories, including top overall men and women, as well as the top three in each 10-year age group. Don't miss your chance to be part of this vibrant community event—register online by August 20th, 2025, or sign up on race day until 8:30 AM. Grab your wetsuit and prepare for a day of fun, fitness, and camaraderie at the Columbia Crossing Swim!
Organiser's Description
RACE FORMAT: 1.5 mile Open Water Swim
COURSE DESCRIPTION: 1.5 mile swim across the Columbia River, starting at Chiawana Park in Pasco, WA and finishing at the Edison Street boat ramp in Kennewick, WA. Swimmers enter the Columbia River at the boat dock at Chiawana Park and swim across the river, upstream of the island and channel marker, then slightly downstream to exit at Edison Street boat ramp. Swim will be a mass-start and water temperature is expected to be ~70F. Wetsuits and swim buoys (no pool toys, please) are permitted. Fins, paddles, etc. are not permitted. Water safety/traffic control will be provided by Columbia Basin Dive Rescue (CBDR), as well as volunteer paddlers (kayak and paddle board).
RACE FEE - $25 (All race proceeds will be donated to the Columbia Basin Dive Rescue (CBDR)
AWARDS: Top Overall men and women, along with top 3 in each 10-year age group.
ON-LINE REGISTRATION DEADLINE: To be pre-registered for the Columbia Crossing, you must enter by August 20th, 2025. Registration will also be available on race day (Sept 6) until 8:30am.
ABSOLUTELY NO REFUNDS: We sympathize with life's uncertainties but there are no refunds. Entries are not transferrable to another race or to the team competition. Please, please, please plan accordingly.
RACE DAY SCHEDULE: On race day, arrive early and be prepared for the following:
7:00 am Race Check-In starts
8:30 am Mandatory pre-race meeting
9:00 am Race start
10:30 pm Course closes
SAFETY: For safety reasons, we will pull you from the swim if you have not passed the channel marker by 1 hour on the race clock, or at the discretion of Columbia Basin Dive Rescue (CBDR).
CLOTHING OPTION: A short-sleeve classic SWIM t-shirt is available for an additional $20 for pre-registered swimmers only. Shirts will not be available to purchase on day of the swim. All proceeds from sales of t-shirts will be donated to the Columbia Basin Dive Rescue (CBDR)
QUESTIONS: Please contact James Devere at [email protected] with any race questions.
VOLUNTEERS: We need lots of volunteers, including paddlers (kayak and paddle board). If you can help or know someone that can help at this event, please contact James Devere at [email protected].
COLUMBIA BASIN DIVE RESCUE (CBDR) is a not-for-profit, all-volunteer agency that provides water rescue and recovery services 24 hours a day, 365 days a year to law enforcement, fire, and other emergency service agencies throughout a five-county area. CBDR's service area encompasses more than 4,000 square miles of rivers, canals, ponds, reservoirs, and streams.
COURSE DESCRIPTION: 1.5 mile swim across the Columbia River, starting at Chiawana Park in Pasco, WA and finishing at the Edison Street boat ramp in Kennewick, WA. Swimmers enter the Columbia River at the boat dock at Chiawana Park and swim across the river, upstream of the island and channel marker, then slightly downstream to exit at Edison Street boat ramp. Swim will be a mass-start and water temperature is expected to be ~70F. Wetsuits and swim buoys (no pool toys, please) are permitted. Fins, paddles, etc. are not permitted. Water safety/traffic control will be provided by Columbia Basin Dive Rescue (CBDR), as well as volunteer paddlers (kayak and paddle board).
RACE FEE - $25 (All race proceeds will be donated to the Columbia Basin Dive Rescue (CBDR)
AWARDS: Top Overall men and women, along with top 3 in each 10-year age group.
ON-LINE REGISTRATION DEADLINE: To be pre-registered for the Columbia Crossing, you must enter by August 20th, 2025. Registration will also be available on race day (Sept 6) until 8:30am.
ABSOLUTELY NO REFUNDS: We sympathize with life's uncertainties but there are no refunds. Entries are not transferrable to another race or to the team competition. Please, please, please plan accordingly.
RACE DAY SCHEDULE: On race day, arrive early and be prepared for the following:
7:00 am Race Check-In starts
8:30 am Mandatory pre-race meeting
9:00 am Race start
10:30 pm Course closes
SAFETY: For safety reasons, we will pull you from the swim if you have not passed the channel marker by 1 hour on the race clock, or at the discretion of Columbia Basin Dive Rescue (CBDR).
CLOTHING OPTION: A short-sleeve classic SWIM t-shirt is available for an additional $20 for pre-registered swimmers only. Shirts will not be available to purchase on day of the swim. All proceeds from sales of t-shirts will be donated to the Columbia Basin Dive Rescue (CBDR)
QUESTIONS: Please contact James Devere at [email protected] with any race questions.
VOLUNTEERS: We need lots of volunteers, including paddlers (kayak and paddle board). If you can help or know someone that can help at this event, please contact James Devere at [email protected].
COLUMBIA BASIN DIVE RESCUE (CBDR) is a not-for-profit, all-volunteer agency that provides water rescue and recovery services 24 hours a day, 365 days a year to law enforcement, fire, and other emergency service agencies throughout a five-county area. CBDR's service area encompasses more than 4,000 square miles of rivers, canals, ponds, reservoirs, and streams.
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