Columbia Crossing Swim - CANCELLED FOR 2026
- Date Sat 5th September 2026
- Time 9:00AM PDT
- Location Pasco, Washington
- Price $27.50
- Races 1 race
Event summary
The Columbia Crossing Swim, originally scheduled for Saturday, September 5, 2026, in Pasco, Franklin, has been cancelled due to late changes in insurance requirements. This exciting open water swim event, featuring a challenging 1.5-mile course across the picturesque Columbia River, was set to start at Chiawana Park and finish at the Edison Street boat ramp in Kennewick. Swimmers were to enjoy a mass start in warm waters, supported by Columbia Basin Dive Rescue and dedicated volunteers.
While this year's event won't take place, participants who pre-registered will receive refunds for their entry fees and T-shirt charges, minus any service fees. The Columbia Crossing Swim aimed to not only provide a thrilling athletic challenge but also to raise funds for the Columbia Basin Dive Rescue, a dedicated organization providing essential water rescue services. Stay tuned for future updates, and we look forward to seeing everyone at next year's events!
While this year's event won't take place, participants who pre-registered will receive refunds for their entry fees and T-shirt charges, minus any service fees. The Columbia Crossing Swim aimed to not only provide a thrilling athletic challenge but also to raise funds for the Columbia Basin Dive Rescue, a dedicated organization providing essential water rescue services. Stay tuned for future updates, and we look forward to seeing everyone at next year's events!
Organiser's Description
UPDATE - CANCELLED FOR 2026
DUE TO LATE INSURANCE REQUIREMENT CHANGES, WE HAVE MADE THE DECISION TO CANCEL THE COLUMBIA CROSSING SWIM FOR 2026. IF YOU HAVE PRE-REGISTERED, YOU WILL BE REFUNDED YOUR ENTRY AND T-SHIRT CHARGES, LESS SERVICE FEES CHARGED BY RUNSIGNUP.
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 19th, 2026. Registration will also be available on race day (Sept 5) until 8:25am.
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 jtdevere@gmail.com 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 jtdevere@gmail.com.
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.
DUE TO LATE INSURANCE REQUIREMENT CHANGES, WE HAVE MADE THE DECISION TO CANCEL THE COLUMBIA CROSSING SWIM FOR 2026. IF YOU HAVE PRE-REGISTERED, YOU WILL BE REFUNDED YOUR ENTRY AND T-SHIRT CHARGES, LESS SERVICE FEES CHARGED BY RUNSIGNUP.
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 19th, 2026. Registration will also be available on race day (Sept 5) until 8:25am.
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 jtdevere@gmail.com 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 jtdevere@gmail.com.
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.
Races
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Cross-River Swim
Incl. $2.50 Fee
Sat 5th September 2026 (9:00AM PDT)
$27.50
CLOSED
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