Last Splash of Summer
- Date Sat 19th September 2026
- Time 9:00AM PDT
- Location Kent, Washington
- Price $35.00 - $65.00
- Races 10 races
- Distances 1 Mile
Event summary
Participants can choose from several race categories, including wetsuit and no-wetsuit divisions, with events starting as early as 9:00 AM. Don’t forget to grab your exclusive event T-shirt and long-sleeved hoodies, available for purchase until September 7th. Whether you're a seasoned swimmer or a beginner, the Last Splash of Summer is the perfect way to make a splash before the season ends. Secure your spot today and get ready for an unforgettable day of fun, fitness, and family bonding!
Organiser's Description
HIGHLIGHTS:
* 500-yard races for adults and kids, registration fee $35.00
* Lake temperatures are expected to be in the mid 60's
* T-Shirts will be sold until September 7th. Register early if you would like a T-Shirt.
* This year's giveaway is a swim buoy (please note the 500-yard race swimmers will not receive the giveaway with the reduced registration fee)
PLACE: LAKE MERIDIAN 14800 SE 272ND ST KENT, WA 98042
REGISTRATION:
Early Bird Registration Saturday, April 11th - Saturday, April 26th $65.00
Regular Registration Sunday, April 27th - Thursday, September 17th $75.00
Day of Race Registration, Saturday, September 19th $85.00
500 Yard Swim Saturday, April 11th - September 17th $35.00
EVENTS:
* 500 Yards Wetsuit / No-Wetsuit
* 500 Yards Wetsuit FIN / No-Wetsuit FIN
* 1 Mile Wetsuit / No-Wetsuit
* 1 Mile Wetsuit FIN / No-Wetsuit FIN
* 2 Mile Wetsuit / No-Wetsuit
PARENTAL GUARDIAN: Those 18 and under must be supervised by a parent or guardian and approval of parent or guardian supplied with entry.
RULES: Last Splash of Summer is not a USMS sanctioned event. We will follow the open water rules of USMS. The use of neoprene wetsuits and other nonporous attire is allowed in the wetsuit events. Fins are allowed in the 500 yard FIN and 1 mile FIN events. Fins must be no longer than 12" and no mono fins allowed. Pull buoys, snorkels, mp3 players are examples of items that are not allowed.
10 and unders MUST swim the 500 yards
10 - 12 year olds that want to swim the mile need to submit the name of their coach and swim club as well as submit records (proof) they have swum a 500 in a USA swim meet in a time of 7:30 or faster including the name of the meet and date. Photo of results would be great. Please send information to Wendy Neely at wendy@bluewave-aquatics.com.
AGE GROUPS: 12 & UNDER, 13-14, 15 & OVER, 18-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75-79, 80-84, 85-89, ETC.)
AGES DETERMINED BY DATE OF BIRTH AS OF DECEMBER 31ST.
TIMELINE:
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7:30 AM REGISTRATION CHECK-IN
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8:30 AM MANDATORY SAFETY MEETING
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9:00 AM EVENT START: 2 MILE
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9:10 AM EVENT START: 1 MILE
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9:20 AM EVENT START: 1 MILE FIN
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EVENT START: 500 YARDS - USUALLY WHEN THE COURSE IS CLEARED
MERCHANDISE:
LONG SLEEVED HOODIES ARE FOR SALE THIS YEAR! HOODIES WILL BE SOLD DURING REGISTRATION FOR A LIMITED TIME PERIOD. WE WILL NOT HAVE HOODIES AVAILABLE FOR PURCHASE AT THE EVENT. HOODIES ARE 50% COTTON, 48% POLY FLEECE, SUPER SOFT PREMIUM MATERIALS.
HOODIES WILL BE AVAILABLE FOR PURCHASE UNTIL SEPTEMBER 7TH. IMAGES OF THE T-SHIRT ARE AVAILABLE IN THE STORE AT WWW.RUNSIGNUP.COM/RACE/STORE/WA/KENT/LASTSPLASHOFSUMMER [https://runsignup.com/Race/Store/WA/Kent/LastSplashOfSummer], OR ON OUR WEBSITE AT WWW.LASTSPLASHOFSUMMER.COM/EVENTINFORMATION.ASPX [http://www.lastsplashofsummer.com/eventinformation.aspx]
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$50.00 SM, MD,LG, XLG
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$55.00 2XL, 3XL, 4XL
RACE INSURANCE: RACE / EVENT INSURANCE IS AVAILABLE FOR PURCHASE DURING REGISTRATION FROM REGSHIELD. IF YOU ARE INTERESTED PLEASE READ THE INFORMATION PROVIDED TO UNDERSTAND WHAT IS COVERED AND WHAT IS NOT COVERED. ANY CLAIMS SHOULD BE DIRECTED TO REGSHIELD. BLUE WAVE AQUATICS IS NOT AFFILIATED WITH REGSHIELD.
REFUNDS: Open water registrations are non-refundable and non-transferable.
Races
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2 Mile No-Wetsuit (3,520 Yards)
Sat 19th September 2026 (9:00AM PDT)
$65.00
OPENS 11 APR -
2 Mile Wetsuit (3,520 Yards)
Sat 19th September 2026 (9:00AM PDT)
$65.00
OPENS 11 APR -
1 Mile No-Wetsuit (1760 Yards)
Sat 19th September 2026 (9:10AM PDT)
$65.00
OPENS 11 APR -
1 Mile Wetsuit (1760 Yards)
Sat 19th September 2026 (9:10AM PDT)
$65.00
OPENS 11 APR -
1 Mile FIN No-Wetsuit (1,760 Yards)
Sat 19th September 2026 (9:20AM PDT)
$65.00
OPENS 11 APRFins are allowed for this event. -
1 Mile FIN Wetsuit (1,760 Yards)
Sat 19th September 2026 (9:20AM PDT)
$65.00
OPENS 11 APRFins are allowed for this event. -
500 Yards No-Wetsuit
Sat 19th September 2026 (10:00AM PDT)
$35.00
OPENS 11 APR -
500 Yards Wetsuit
Sat 19th September 2026 (10:00AM PDT)
$35.00
OPENS 11 APR -
500 Yard FIN No-Wetsuit
Sat 19th September 2026 (10:00AM PDT)
$35.00
OPENS 11 APR -
500 Yard FIN Wetsuit
Sat 19th September 2026 (10:00AM PDT)
$35.00
OPENS 11 APR
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