Open Water Wednesdays

  • Date Wed 11th June 2025 - Wed 10th September 2025
  • Time 6:30PM PDT
  • Location Kent, Washington
  • Price $27.50
  • Races 11 races

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Event summary

Get ready for an exhilarating summer of swimming at Open Water Wednesdays, taking place from June 11 to September 10, 2025, at the beautiful Lake Meridian Park in Kent, WA! Join fellow swimming enthusiasts every Wednesday evening from 6:30 PM to 7:30 PM for coached open water swim workouts that cater to swimmers of all levels. Each session features a 300-yard buoy loop, allowing participants to swim at their own pace while receiving expert guidance from a coach in a kayak. Whether you're training for your next triathlon or simply looking to improve your open water skills, this event promises a perfect blend of fun, fitness, and camaraderie.

Open Water Wednesdays is a fantastic opportunity to enhance your swimming techniques, including sighting, buoy turns, and swimming close to others. With flexible sign-ups and discounted rates for multiple workouts, you can easily tailor your participation to fit your schedule. Make sure to bring your wetsuit, as they are mandatory for these sessions. Don't miss out on the chance to dive into an exciting summer of swimming and skill-building—mark your calendars and join us at Lake Meridian Park for an unforgettable experience!

Organiser's Description

OPEN WATER WEDNESDAYS AT LAKE MERIDIAN PARK

KENT, WA

6:30-7:30PM

JUNE 11 - SEPTEMBER 10, 2024 (NO SWIMS 6/25, 7/16 OR 8/14)

MEET AT THE PICNIC TABLES ON THE WEST SIDE OF THE LAKE MERIDIAN BOAT LAUNCH PARKING LOT [https://www.google.com/maps/place/SE+270th+St+%26+152nd+Way+SE,+Kent,+WA+98042/@47.3604695,-122.1446068,583m/data=!3m2!1e3!4b1!4m5!3m4!1s0x54905f04db2d75ed:0xade115a8f0792448!8m2!3d47.3604668!4d-122.141226].



OPEN WATER WEDNESDAYS (OWW) ARE ONE OF THE COOLEST TRADITIONS IN THE PNW TRIATHLON COMMUNITYCOACHED OPEN WATER SWIM WORKOUTS HELD AT LAKE MERIDIAN PARK IN KENT, WA SINCE 2006!

EACH SESSION FEATURES A 300-YARD BUOY LOOP WHERE YOU'LL SWIM WITH OTHERS AT YOUR PACE. A COACH IN A KAYAK LEADS THE WORKOUT FROM THE START BUOY, GUIDING YOU THROUGH AN OPEN WATER-STYLE INTERVAL SESSIONTHINK POOL TRAINING MEETS REAL-WORLD SWIM SKILLS.

ON SOME NIGHTS, A SECOND COACH PADDLES NEAR SHORE TO WORK WITH NEWER SWIMMERS. THEYLL HELP YOU GET COMFORTABLE IN THE WATER AND CONFIDENT WITH OPEN WATER SKILLS SO YOU CAN JOIN THE MAIN GROUP ON THE COURSE IN NO TIME.

WHETHER YOU'RE TRAINING FOR YOUR NEXT TRIATHLON OR JUST LOOKING TO LEVEL UP YOUR OPEN WATER GAME, OWW IS THE PERFECT MIX OF FUN, FITNESS, AND SKILL-BUILDING!



OPEN WATER WEDNESDAYS ARE A GREAT WORKOUT FOR ANY OPEN WATER SWIMMER - YOU'LL GET VALUABLE FITNESS TRAINING AND CAN PRACTICE OPEN WATER SKILLS LIKE SIGHTING, TURNING AT BUOYS, AND SWIMMING CLOSE TO OTHERS. THIS WORKOUT HAS THE FULL SPECTRUM OF SWIMMERS - FROM NEWBIES TO SOME OF THE FASTEST SWIMMERS IN THE AREA. YOU'LL FIT RIGHT IN!



FLEXIBLE SIGN-UP. BIG SAVINGS.

YOU CAN REGISTER FOR JUST ONE WORKOUT AT A TIMEBUT YOULL SAVE MONEY IF YOU SIGN UP FOR 3 OR MORE.
IN FACT, IF YOU SIGN UP FOR 9, 10, OR 11 WORKOUTS, EACH ONE IS HALF THE PRICE!

PLANS CHANGE? NO PROBLEM.
IF YOU CANT MAKE A WORKOUT YOU REGISTERED FOR, JUST COME TO A DIFFERENT ONE. WELL TRANSFER YOUR REGISTRATION WHEN YOU ARRIVENO NEED TO TELL US AHEAD OF TIME.

NOT SURE OF YOUR SUMMER SCHEDULE?
PICK THE NUMBER OF WORKOUTS YOU THINK YOULL ATTEND. YOULL STILL GET THE DISCOUNT, AND THE FLEXIBILITY TO SHIFT DATES AS NEEDED.

NOTE: THIS TRAINING IS USA TRIATHLON (USAT) SANCTIONED. IF YOURE NOT A USAT ANNUAL MEMBER, YOULL NEED A $5 ONE-DAY PASSBUT THAT $5 COVERS ALL YOUR WORKOUTS, NOT EACH ONE.

SEE MORE ABOUT PRICING ON THE "PRICING" [https://runsignup.com/Race/OpenWaterWednesdays/Page/owwpricing]PAGE.



WETSUITS ARE MANDATORY IF YOU DON'T OWN A SWIM-SPECIFIC WETSUIT YET, TAKE A LOOK AT THE BLUESEVENTY [http://www.blueseventy.com]LINE THAT YOU CAN FIND AT NORTHWEST TRI & BIKE [http://www.northwesttriandbike.com]. SWIM-SPECIFIC WETSUITS ARE FAR SUPERIOR OVER THE GENERAL WATERSPORTS WETSUITS, THAT CAN ACTUALLY MAKE OPEN WATER SWIMMING HARDER! NORTHWEST TRI & BIKE WILL HAVE BLUESEVENTY WETSUITS AVAILABLE FOR YOU TO TRY AT THE WORKOUTS. THESE ARE THE BEST SUITS ON THE MARKET AND ARE PRODUCED RIGHT HERE IN SEATTLE, WA. LEARN MORE ON THE 'WETSUITS [https://runsignup.com/Race/OpenWaterWednesdays/Page-4]" PAGE.



JOIN US FOR A FUN SUMMER OF WEDNESDAY EVENING SWIMS!

Races

  • June 11

    Incl. $2.50 Fee

    Wed 11th June 2025 (6:30PM PDT)

    $27.50

    Swim Workout on the 300 yard rectangular course. Coached interval training with open water swim skill practice.
  • June 18

    Incl. $2.50 Fee

    Wed 18th June 2025 (6:30PM PDT)

    $27.50

    Swim Workout on the 300 yard rectangular course. Coached interval training with open water swim skill practice.
  • July 2 - Transition Night

    Incl. $2.50 Fee

    Wed 2nd July 2025 (6:30PM PDT)

    $27.50

    Swim Workout on the 300 yard rectangular course. Coached interval training with open water swim skill practice. A coach will be walking all interested participants through the process of Swim/Bike and Bike/Run transitions. She will explain what to bring, how to set up, and how to execute a great T1 & T2. It's no additional charge and starts at 5:45PM. (Check in that night will begin at 5:15).
  • July 9

    Incl. $2.50 Fee

    Wed 9th July 2025 (6:30PM PDT)

    $27.50

    Swim Workout on the 300 yard rectangular course. Coached interval training with open water swim skill practice.
  • July 23

    Incl. $2.50 Fee

    Wed 23rd July 2025 (6:30PM PDT)

    $27.50

  • July 30

    Incl. $2.50 Fee

    Wed 30th July 2025 (6:30PM PDT)

    $27.50

    Swim Workout on the 300 yard rectangular course. Coached interval training with open water swim skill practice.
  • August 6

    Incl. $2.50 Fee

    Wed 6th August 2025 (6:30PM PDT)

    $27.50

    Swim Workout on the 300 yard rectangular course. Coached interval training with open water swim skill practice.
  • August 20

    Incl. $2.50 Fee

    Wed 20th August 2025 (6:30PM PDT)

    $27.50

    Swim Workout on the 300 yard rectangular course. Coached interval training with open water swim skill practice.
  • August 27

    Incl. $2.50 Fee

    Wed 27th August 2025 (6:30PM PDT)

    $27.50

  • September 3

    Incl. $2.50 Fee

    Wed 3rd September 2025 (6:30PM PDT)

    $27.50

    Swim Workout on the 300 yard rectangular course. Coached interval training with open water swim skill practice.
  • September 10

    Incl. $2.50 Fee

    Wed 10th September 2025 (6:30PM PDT)

    $27.50

    Season Finale Swim and After Party

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SE 270th St & 152nd Way SE, Kent, 98032, WA, United States

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