Fun Triathlon Open Water Swim Practice & Training Meetups
- Date Sat 11th April 2026 - Sat 12th September 2026
- Time 6:45AM CDT
- Location Austin, Texas
- Price Free - $22.20
- Races 7 races
Event summary
Get ready to dive into an exciting training experience at the Fun Triathlon Open Water Swim Practice & Training Meetups! Taking place at the picturesque Walter E Long Lake Metro Park in Austin, Texas, this series of events will run every second Saturday from April 11 to September 12, 2026. Whether you're preparing for a sprint, Olympic, or long-distance triathlon, these fun open water swim meetups are perfect for athletes of all levels, especially beginners.
Participants can swim at their own pace and distance on a marked 500-600 meter sprint loop, or opt for a specially designed 200-250 yard swim-along-the-shore loop to ease into the open water experience. Each session, scheduled from 7:15 AM to 8:45 AM, will feature mentor-led guidance, kayak support, and certified lifeguards to ensure a safe and enjoyable environment. Bring your passion for swimming and join a welcoming community of fellow athletes as you boost your skills and confidence in the water. Don't miss out on this fantastic opportunity to enhance your endurance and technique—mark your calendars and get ready to make waves!
Participants can swim at their own pace and distance on a marked 500-600 meter sprint loop, or opt for a specially designed 200-250 yard swim-along-the-shore loop to ease into the open water experience. Each session, scheduled from 7:15 AM to 8:45 AM, will feature mentor-led guidance, kayak support, and certified lifeguards to ensure a safe and enjoyable environment. Bring your passion for swimming and join a welcoming community of fellow athletes as you boost your skills and confidence in the water. Don't miss out on this fantastic opportunity to enhance your endurance and technique—mark your calendars and get ready to make waves!
Organiser's Description
MALE SIGN GET RACE-READY WITH FUN OPEN WATER SWIMS AT WALTER E LONG LAKE!
CALLING ALL TRIATHLETES AND ENDURANCE SWIMMERS! PREPARE FOR YOUR NEXT SPRINT, OLYMPIC, OR LONG DISTANCE TRIATHLON OR SWIM EVENT OUR FUN OPEN WATER SWIM MEETUPS AT WALTER E LONG LAKE METRO PARK SWIM BEACH. SWIM YOUR OWN DISTANCE AT YOUR OWN PACE!
BOOST YOUR OPEN WATER SWIM SKILLS & CONFIDENCE IN A SAFE, SUPPORTIVE SETTING
CHECK MARK BUTTON SWIM YOUR WAY: ANY PACE. ANY DISTANCE. AS MUCHOR AS LITTLEAS YOU LIKE.
MENTOR-LED SESSIONS: IMPROVE TECHNIQUE, BUILD ENDURANCE, AND MASTER RACE STRATEGIES.
KAYAK SUPPORT: NAVIGATE WITH CONFIDENCE UNDER EXPERT GUIDANCE.
CERTIFIED LIFEGUARDS: IN-WATER SAFETY FOR TOTAL PEACE OF MIND.
SWIM ANGELS & MERMAIDS: RECEIVE REAL-TIME TIPS AND PERSONALIZED FEEDBACK.
WELCOMING COMMUNITY: CONNECT WITH FELLOW ATHLETES AND GROW TOGETHER.
ALL ENDURANCE SWIM LEVELS WELCOME ESPECIALLY BEGINNERS!
WHETHER YOU'RE TRAINING FOR LOCAL TRIATHLONS LIKE CAL TRI, SUPERTRI CAPTEX, TRI WACO, MARBLE FALLS, LAKE PFLUGERVILLE TRI, KERRVILLE, BEAST OF THE BRAZOS, WACO 70.3 OR OUT OF TOWN TRIATHLONS, WEVE GOT THE PERFECT PRACTICE SETUP. SHARPEN YOUR SKILLS ON OUR MARKED 500 -600 M SPRINT LOOP.
NEW TO OPEN WATER? TRY OUR SPECIALLY DESIGNED 200250 YARD SWIM-ALONG-THE-SHORE LOOP IDEAL FOR EASING IN OR FINE-TUNING YOUR STROKE AND SPEED WORK.
OUR SWIM MEETUPS ARE OPEN TO EVERYONE ALL TRIATHLETES, TEAM, CLUBS AND ENDURANCE SWIMMERS - NO MATTER YOUR PACE, DISTANCE, OR CLUB AFFILIATION. JUST BRING YOUR PASSION FOR THE WATER.
PRACTICE SWIM DATES & TIMES
EVERY 2ND SATURDAY IN 2026 FROM APRIL TO SEPTEMBER, AT 7:15 AM - 8:45 AM:
*
APRIL 11
*
MAY 9
*
JUNE 13
*
JULY 11
*
SEPTEMBER 12
WEATHER & REGISTRATION GUARANTEE
We swim rain or shine! In the event of a light drizzle, our meetups proceed as scheduled. However, if conditions become unsafe due to severe weather or poor water quality, we will provide make-up dates to ensure you get your training time in. While we do not offer cash refunds, we prioritize your flexibilityoffering free transfers, deferrals, or session switches so you never lose out on your investment in your swim journey.
WHAT SHOULD TRIATHLETES BRING
SWIMSUIT, GOGGLES, SUNSCREEN, TOWEL, AND PERSONAL GEAR. SAFETY BUOYS [https://www.amazon.com/Sunlite-Sports-Compartment-Waterproof-Triatheletes/dp/B0C4FYHDZF] ARE REQUIRED.
NEW TO OWS? WE HAVE A LIMITED NUMBER OF LOANER AND FOR SALE BUOYS AVAILABLE FOR FIRST-TIMERS!
COST TO SWIM TRAIN
$15 DROP-IN RATE PER SWIM
LOCATION
WALTER E LONG LAKE METRO PARK
6620 BLUE BLUFF RD
AUSTIN, TX 78724
REGISTER NOW
REGISTER FOR FUN OPEN WATER SWIM MEETUPS [https://www.trisignup.com/Race/Events/TX/Pflugerville/FunOpenWaterSwimMeetups]
SPREAD THE WORD
#TriathlonJourney #SwimHappy #SwimBikeRunFun #SBRFunEvents #JustKeepSwimming
CALLING ALL TRIATHLETES AND ENDURANCE SWIMMERS! PREPARE FOR YOUR NEXT SPRINT, OLYMPIC, OR LONG DISTANCE TRIATHLON OR SWIM EVENT OUR FUN OPEN WATER SWIM MEETUPS AT WALTER E LONG LAKE METRO PARK SWIM BEACH. SWIM YOUR OWN DISTANCE AT YOUR OWN PACE!
BOOST YOUR OPEN WATER SWIM SKILLS & CONFIDENCE IN A SAFE, SUPPORTIVE SETTING
CHECK MARK BUTTON SWIM YOUR WAY: ANY PACE. ANY DISTANCE. AS MUCHOR AS LITTLEAS YOU LIKE.
MENTOR-LED SESSIONS: IMPROVE TECHNIQUE, BUILD ENDURANCE, AND MASTER RACE STRATEGIES.
KAYAK SUPPORT: NAVIGATE WITH CONFIDENCE UNDER EXPERT GUIDANCE.
CERTIFIED LIFEGUARDS: IN-WATER SAFETY FOR TOTAL PEACE OF MIND.
SWIM ANGELS & MERMAIDS: RECEIVE REAL-TIME TIPS AND PERSONALIZED FEEDBACK.
WELCOMING COMMUNITY: CONNECT WITH FELLOW ATHLETES AND GROW TOGETHER.
ALL ENDURANCE SWIM LEVELS WELCOME ESPECIALLY BEGINNERS!
WHETHER YOU'RE TRAINING FOR LOCAL TRIATHLONS LIKE CAL TRI, SUPERTRI CAPTEX, TRI WACO, MARBLE FALLS, LAKE PFLUGERVILLE TRI, KERRVILLE, BEAST OF THE BRAZOS, WACO 70.3 OR OUT OF TOWN TRIATHLONS, WEVE GOT THE PERFECT PRACTICE SETUP. SHARPEN YOUR SKILLS ON OUR MARKED 500 -600 M SPRINT LOOP.
NEW TO OPEN WATER? TRY OUR SPECIALLY DESIGNED 200250 YARD SWIM-ALONG-THE-SHORE LOOP IDEAL FOR EASING IN OR FINE-TUNING YOUR STROKE AND SPEED WORK.
OUR SWIM MEETUPS ARE OPEN TO EVERYONE ALL TRIATHLETES, TEAM, CLUBS AND ENDURANCE SWIMMERS - NO MATTER YOUR PACE, DISTANCE, OR CLUB AFFILIATION. JUST BRING YOUR PASSION FOR THE WATER.
PRACTICE SWIM DATES & TIMES
EVERY 2ND SATURDAY IN 2026 FROM APRIL TO SEPTEMBER, AT 7:15 AM - 8:45 AM:
*
APRIL 11
*
MAY 9
*
JUNE 13
*
JULY 11
*
SEPTEMBER 12
WEATHER & REGISTRATION GUARANTEE
We swim rain or shine! In the event of a light drizzle, our meetups proceed as scheduled. However, if conditions become unsafe due to severe weather or poor water quality, we will provide make-up dates to ensure you get your training time in. While we do not offer cash refunds, we prioritize your flexibilityoffering free transfers, deferrals, or session switches so you never lose out on your investment in your swim journey.
WHAT SHOULD TRIATHLETES BRING
SWIMSUIT, GOGGLES, SUNSCREEN, TOWEL, AND PERSONAL GEAR. SAFETY BUOYS [https://www.amazon.com/Sunlite-Sports-Compartment-Waterproof-Triatheletes/dp/B0C4FYHDZF] ARE REQUIRED.
NEW TO OWS? WE HAVE A LIMITED NUMBER OF LOANER AND FOR SALE BUOYS AVAILABLE FOR FIRST-TIMERS!
COST TO SWIM TRAIN
$15 DROP-IN RATE PER SWIM
LOCATION
WALTER E LONG LAKE METRO PARK
6620 BLUE BLUFF RD
AUSTIN, TX 78724
REGISTER NOW
REGISTER FOR FUN OPEN WATER SWIM MEETUPS [https://www.trisignup.com/Race/Events/TX/Pflugerville/FunOpenWaterSwimMeetups]
SPREAD THE WORD
#TriathlonJourney #SwimHappy #SwimBikeRunFun #SBRFunEvents #JustKeepSwimming
Races
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Open Water Swim April
Incl. $2.20 Fee
Sat 11th April 2026 (7:15AM CDT)
$22.20
CLOSED -
Open Water Swim May
Incl. $1.90 Fee
Sat 9th May 2026 (7:15AM CDT)
$16.90
-
Open Water Swim June
Incl. $1.90 Fee
Sat 13th June 2026 (7:15AM CDT)
$16.90
-
Open Water Swim July
Incl. $1.90 Fee
Sat 11th July 2026 (7:15AM CDT)
$16.90
-
Open Water Swim September
Incl. $1.90 Fee
Sat 12th September 2026 (7:15AM CDT)
$16.90
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Swim Support Volunteer/Kayaker
Incl. T-Shirt
Sat 11th April 2026 (6:45AM CDT)
Free
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Lifeguard
Incl. T-Shirt
Sat 11th April 2026 (6:45AM CDT)
Free
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