MPSF Open Water Championships - Masters/Open 5Kilometer and 1Kilometer Open Water Swim
- Date Sat 18th October 2025
- Time 12:00PM PDT
- Location Long Beach, California
- Price $83.00
- Races 2 races
- Distances 5km
Event summary
Join us for the thrilling MPSF Open Water Championships on Saturday, October 18, 2025, at the scenic Marine Stadium in Long Beach, Los Angeles. This exciting event features both a 5-kilometer and a 1-kilometer open water swim, offering participants the chance to compete in an intercollegiate conference championship that could pave the way for future NCAA recognition in this exhilarating sport.
Open water swimming has a rich history, having been part of the Olympic Games since 2008, and many alumni from MPSF member institutions have proudly represented their schools on the Olympic stage. As Long Beach prepares to host the Open Water Swimming and Triathlon events for the 2028 Olympic Games, this championship is a perfect opportunity for swimmers to showcase their skills and team spirit. Don't miss your chance to represent your alma mater, wear your team colors, and participate in a day filled with camaraderie and competition!
Open water swimming has a rich history, having been part of the Olympic Games since 2008, and many alumni from MPSF member institutions have proudly represented their schools on the Olympic stage. As Long Beach prepares to host the Open Water Swimming and Triathlon events for the 2028 Olympic Games, this championship is a perfect opportunity for swimmers to showcase their skills and team spirit. Don't miss your chance to represent your alma mater, wear your team colors, and participate in a day filled with camaraderie and competition!
Organiser's Description
The 2nd MPSF Open Water Swimming Championships will be contested Saturday, October 19, 2024 at Marine Stadium in Long Beach, Calif. Be a part of the second ever 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 Triathlon events for the 2028 Olympic Games.
The Masters/Open 5 Kilometer and 1 Kilometer Open Water Swim participants are encouraged to affiliate with the MPSF member institution that they swam collegiately for or graduated from. Alumni team scoring will be done and special recognition will be given to the winning alumni team. Don't forget to wear your team colors.
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 Triathlon events for the 2028 Olympic Games.
The Masters/Open 5 Kilometer and 1 Kilometer Open Water Swim participants are encouraged to affiliate with the MPSF member institution that they swam collegiately for or graduated from. Alumni team scoring will be done and special recognition will be given to the winning alumni team. Don't forget to wear your team colors.
Races
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Open/Masters 5 Kilometer Open Water Swim
Incl. $8.00 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 18th October 2025 (12:00PM PDT)
$83.00
OPENS 06 AUG -
Open/Masters 1 Kilometer Open Water Swim
Incl. $8.00 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 18th October 2025 (12:05PM PDT)
$83.00
OPENS 06 AUG
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