The Roaring Fork Splash for Cash, a fundraiser for the Aspen Swim Club
- Date Sat 10th October 2026
- Time 3:00PM MDT
- Location Aspen, Colorado
- Price $75.00
- Races 2 races
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Event summary
Join us for the exhilarating Roaring Fork Splash for Cash on Saturday, October 10th, 2026, in the beautiful town of Aspen, Pitkin! This vibrant charity swim race is in its 4th edition, dedicated to supporting the talented swimmers of the Aspen Swim Club. Participants will dive into the action with a timed 50-yard freestyle swim, and this year, there's an exciting new option for a 200 freestyle relay. Whether you're a seasoned swimmer or just looking to have fun, all skill levels are welcome to join the festivities!
Not only will you have a chance to swim alongside friends and make new ones, but the fastest male and female swimmers will compete for the title of Fastest Swimmer on the Roaring Fork in a thrilling head-to-head elimination round. With entry options available for ages 13 and up and prizes for top finishers in various age groups, this event promises excitement for everyone. So, mark your calendars and get ready to make a splash for a great cause while supporting the local swim community!
Not only will you have a chance to swim alongside friends and make new ones, but the fastest male and female swimmers will compete for the title of Fastest Swimmer on the Roaring Fork in a thrilling head-to-head elimination round. With entry options available for ages 13 and up and prizes for top finishers in various age groups, this event promises excitement for everyone. So, mark your calendars and get ready to make a splash for a great cause while supporting the local swim community!
Organiser's Description
Support the swimmers of the Aspen Swim Club in the 4th edition of our charity swim race! Take off from the blocks in a timed 50 yard freestyle swim. New for this year is a 200 freestyle relay option. 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 individual 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. There will also be prizes for the top finishers in each age-group--ages 13-19, 20-39, 40-59, & 60+. Sorry--no entries under age 13 can be accepted.
One entry will allow participation in either or both of the events, so no need to sign up twice.
Feeling generous? Donate to the Aspen Swim Club to support our swimmers! Click on the Donate button above.
Think you are fast? The fastest individual 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. There will also be prizes for the top finishers in each age-group--ages 13-19, 20-39, 40-59, & 60+. Sorry--no entries under age 13 can be accepted.
One entry will allow participation in either or both of the events, so no need to sign up twice.
Feeling generous? Donate to the Aspen Swim Club to support our swimmers! Click on the Donate button above.
Races
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50 Yard Individual Freestyle Swim
Incl. T-Shirt
Sat 10th October 2026 (3:00PM MDT)
$75.00
Schedule: 3:00 PM--check in opens 3:15 PM--the pool opens for general warm-up. 4:00 PM--The Aspen Splash for Cash! A 50 yard freestyle 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. The exact schedule of events TBD, but each round of the bracket will be completed once the timing systems are ready. 4:45 PM--the 200 yard freestyle fun run will commence. 5:00 PM--awards and prizes 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 Coach Lily: coach@aspenswimclub.org -
200 Yard Freestyle Relay
Incl. T-Shirt
Sat 10th October 2026 (3:00PM MDT)
$75.00
Schedule: 3:00 PM--check in opens 3:15 PM--the pool opens for general warm-up. 4:00 PM--The Aspen Splash for Cash! A 50 yard freestyle 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. The exact schedule of events TBD, but each round of the bracket will be completed once the timing systems are ready. 4:45 PM--the 200 yard freestyle fun run will commence. 5:00 PM--awards and prizes 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 Coach Lily: coach@aspenswimclub.org
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