The Ajax Splash and Fastest Swimmers on the Roaring Fork, a fundraiser for the Aspen Swim Club
- Date Sat 11th October 2025
- Time 4:00PM MDT
- Location Aspen, Colorado
- Price $75.00
- Races 1 race
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Event summary
Join us for an exciting day of competition and camaraderie at The Ajax Splash and Fastest Swimmers on the Roaring Fork, taking place on Saturday, October 11, 2025, in the beautiful town of Aspen, Pitkin. This thrilling charity swim race, now in its third year, benefits the Aspen Swim Club and invites swimmers of all skill levels to participate in a timed 50-yard freestyle swim. Whether you're a seasoned swimmer or just looking to have fun with friends, this event is designed for everyone!
Participants will have the chance to qualify for the Fastest Swimmer on the Roaring Fork, a head-to-head elimination competition that promises to deliver nail-biting excitement. With entry pricing varying by age, there are also fantastic grand prizes for the overall male and female winners, as well as awards for the top times in various age groups: 13-19, 20-39, 40-59, and 60+. Don't miss this wonderful opportunity to support a great cause while enjoying a day filled with friendly competition and community spirit!
Participants will have the chance to qualify for the Fastest Swimmer on the Roaring Fork, a head-to-head elimination competition that promises to deliver nail-biting excitement. With entry pricing varying by age, there are also fantastic grand prizes for the overall male and female winners, as well as awards for the top times in various age groups: 13-19, 20-39, 40-59, and 60+. Don't miss this wonderful opportunity to support a great cause while enjoying a day filled with friendly competition and community spirit!
Organiser's Description
Support the swimmers of the Aspen Swim Club in the 3rd edition of our charity swim race! Take off from the blocks in a timed 50 yard freestyle swim. Swim with your friends or make new friends to swim with. All are welcome to participate, no swimming skill required!
Think you are fast? The fastest male and female competitors will qualify for the Fastest Swimmer on the Roaring Fork, a head-to-head elimination competition. Entry pricing varies based upon age. Grand Prizes will go to the overall winners of the male and female divisions. There will also be prizes for the top time in each age-group--ages 13-19, 20-39, 40-59, & 60+.
Think you are fast? The fastest male and female competitors will qualify for the Fastest Swimmer on the Roaring Fork, a head-to-head elimination competition. Entry pricing varies based upon age. Grand Prizes will go to the overall winners of the male and female divisions. There will also be prizes for the top time in each age-group--ages 13-19, 20-39, 40-59, & 60+.
Races
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50 Yard Freestyle Charity Swim and Elimination Swim Race
Incl. T-Shirt
Sat 11th October 2025 (4:00PM MDT)
$75.00
Schedule: 3:30 pm--check in. 4:00 pm--the pool opens for general warm-up. 4:30 pm--The Ajax Splash! A 50 yard swim for all. Swim with your friends, as fast or as fun as you would like. The fastest 16 male and female swimmers in the Ajax Splash will advance to the Fastest Swimmer on the Roaring Fork and will be seeded in a bracket format (#1 qualifier swims against #16) with separate male and female brackets. 4:50 pm--general warm-up, 20 minutes. 5:10 pm--Sweet Sixteen round: 16 heats of exciting head-to-head swimming. Winners advance to the Elite 8 quarterfinals. 5:30 pm--general warm up, 10 minutes. 5:40 pm--Elite 8 quarterfinals: 8 heats of head-to-head racing. Winners advance to semifinals. 5:50 pm--general warm up, 10 minutes. 6:00 pm--Semifinals: 4 heats of head-to-head racing. Winners advance to the finals! 6:05 pm--general warm up, 10 minutes. 6:15 pm--Championship races--the Fastest Swimmers on the Roaring Fork will be revealed! 6:30 pm--Awards Presentation. Entry Fees Include: entry, a commemorative t-shirt and swim cap, and a chance to win prizes. $75 entry fee Additional donations welcome! *All proceeds go to support the operation of the Aspen Youth Swim Team. *Email questions to Becky: [email protected]
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