Open Water Wednesdays

  • Date Wed 3rd June 2026 - Wed 9th September 2026
  • Time 6:30PM PDT
  • Location Kent, Washington
  • Price $27.50
  • Races 11 races

Event summary

Get ready for an exhilarating summer at the 20th Anniversary season of Open Water Wednesdays (OWW), taking place at the beautiful Lake Meridian Park in Kent, WA! From June 3 to September 9, 2026, every Wednesday from 6:30 PM to 7:30 PM, you can dive into a series of coached open water swim workouts designed for swimmers of all levels. Each session features a 300-yard buoy loop, allowing you to swim at your own pace while receiving expert guidance from a coach in a kayak. Whether you're training for an upcoming triathlon or just want to enhance your open water skills, OWW offers the perfect blend of fun, fitness, and community.

Don't miss this fantastic opportunity to practice essential techniques like sighting, turning at buoys, and swimming alongside others. The diverse group of participants ranges from beginners to some of the fastest swimmers in the area, ensuring an inclusive atmosphere where everyone can thrive. With flexible sign-up options and great savings for multiple sessions, OWW is designed to fit your summer schedule. Just remember, wetsuits are mandatory, and you can even try on top-quality swim-specific wetsuits from BlueSeventy at the workouts! Join us for an unforgettable summer of swimming

Organiser's Description

OPEN WATER WEDNESDAYS AT LAKE MERIDIAN PARK

KENT, WA

6:30-7:30PM

JUNE 3 - SEPTEMBER 2, 2026

MEET AT THE PICNIC TABLES ON THE WEST SIDE OF THE LAKE MERIDIAN BOAT LAUNCH PARKING LOT.

(NO SWIMS 6/24, 8/12, OR 8/19)



20TH YEAR OWW ANNIVERSARY SEASON!

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 ONE-DAY PASSBUT THAT PASS 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 3

    Incl. $2.50 Fee

    Wed 3rd June 2026 (6:30PM PDT)

    $27.50

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

    Incl. $2.50 Fee

    Wed 10th June 2026 (6:30PM PDT)

    $27.50

    CLOSED
    Swim Workout on the 300 yard rectangular course. Coached interval training with open water swim skill practice.
  • July 1 - Transition Night

    Incl. $2.50 Fee

    Wed 1st July 2026 (6:30PM PDT)

    $27.50

    CLOSED
    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 8

    Incl. $2.50 Fee

    Wed 8th July 2026 (6:30PM PDT)

    $27.50

    CLOSED
    Swim Workout on the 300 yard rectangular course. Coached interval training with open water swim skill practice.
  • July 15

    Incl. $2.50 Fee

    Wed 15th July 2026 (6:30PM PDT)

    $27.50

    CLOSED
  • July 22

    Incl. $2.50 Fee

    Wed 22nd July 2026 (6:30PM PDT)

    $27.50

    CLOSED
  • July 29

    Incl. $2.50 Fee

    Wed 29th July 2026 (6:30PM PDT)

    $27.50

    CLOSED
    Swim Workout on the 300 yard rectangular course. Coached interval training with open water swim skill practice.
  • August 5

    Incl. $2.50 Fee

    Wed 5th August 2026 (6:30PM PDT)

    $27.50

    CLOSED
    Swim Workout on the 300 yard rectangular course. Coached interval training with open water swim skill practice.
  • August 26

    Incl. $2.50 Fee

    Wed 26th August 2026 (6:30PM PDT)

    $27.50

  • September 2

    Incl. $2.50 Fee

    Wed 2nd September 2026 (6:30PM PDT)

    $27.50

  • Sept 9

    Incl. $2.50 Fee

    Wed 9th September 2026 (6:30PM PDT)

    $27.50

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

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

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