MPSF Open Water Championships - Masters/Open 5 Kilometer and 1 Kilometer Open Water Swim
- Date Sat 17th October 2026
- Time 12:00PM PDT
- Location Long Beach, California
- Price $83.00
- Races 2 races
- Distances 5km, 1km
Event summary
Join us for the exhilarating MPSF Open Water Championships on Saturday, October 17, 2026, at the stunning Marine Stadium in Long Beach, Los Angeles! This exciting event features both a 5 Kilometer and a 1 Kilometer open water swim, inviting athletes of all levels to compete in a thrilling intercollegiate conference championship. The MPSF Championships in open water swimming not only showcases talented swimmers but also serves as a potential stepping stone to an NCAA Championship in this dynamic sport.
As a participant, you'll be part of a prestigious tradition that has seen alumni from MPSF member institutions excel on the Olympic stage since 2008. Don't miss this chance to swim in the same waters that will host events during the 2028 Olympic Games, including rowing and canoeing! Whether you're a current student or an alumni, come out and represent your institution while wearing your team colors. Get ready for an unforgettable day of competition and camaraderie in beautiful Long Beach!
As a participant, you'll be part of a prestigious tradition that has seen alumni from MPSF member institutions excel on the Olympic stage since 2008. Don't miss this chance to swim in the same waters that will host events during the 2028 Olympic Games, including rowing and canoeing! Whether you're a current student or an alumni, come out and represent your institution while wearing your team colors. Get ready for an unforgettable day of competition and camaraderie in beautiful Long Beach!
Organiser's Description
The 4th MPSF Open Water Swimming Championships will be contested Saturday, October 17, 2026 at Marine Stadium in Long Beach, Calif. Be a part of the third intercollegiate conference championship in open water swimming.
The MPSF Championships in OWS could potentially lead to an NCAA Championship in the sport. Open water swimming has been in the Olympics since 2008. Alumni from institutions eligible for MPSF membership in OWS have participated in every one of these Olympic competitions and have medaled in both the mens and womens events. The Marine Stadium will host Rowing and Canoeing during the 2028 Olympic Games. Long Beach will also host the Open Water Swimming and eight other sports events for the 2028 Olympic Games.
The Open 5 Kilometer and 1 Kilometer Open Water Swim participants are encouraged to affiliate with the MPSF member institution that they swam collegiately for, currently attend or graduated from. Don't forget to wear your team colors.
_Additional race information can be found at https://mpsports.org/tournaments/?id=69_
The MPSF Championships in OWS could potentially lead to an NCAA Championship in the sport. Open water swimming has been in the Olympics since 2008. Alumni from institutions eligible for MPSF membership in OWS have participated in every one of these Olympic competitions and have medaled in both the mens and womens events. The Marine Stadium will host Rowing and Canoeing during the 2028 Olympic Games. Long Beach will also host the Open Water Swimming and eight other sports events for the 2028 Olympic Games.
The Open 5 Kilometer and 1 Kilometer Open Water Swim participants are encouraged to affiliate with the MPSF member institution that they swam collegiately for, currently attend or graduated from. Don't forget to wear your team colors.
_Additional race information can be found at https://mpsports.org/tournaments/?id=69_
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