2026 SwimRVA Down River Rip

2026 SwimRVA Down River Rip

Date: Sat May 9, 2026

Location: Midlothian, VA 23113 US

Description: Ready for a fast swim? Swimmers start from Watkins Landing and swim straight down river, with the current, to Robious Landing Park for an in-water finish. What a great way to start the open water season off fast.

Events:

• 4.4 Mile River Swim
  • Price: $129
  • Time: 7:00AM EDT - 11:00AM EDT
  • Registration Opens December 1, 2025 at 12:01am EST
• WETSUIT 4.4 Mile River Swim
  • Price: $129
  • Time: 7:00AM EDT - 11:00AM EDT
  • Registration Opens December 1, 2025 at 12:01am EST

Place:

Robious Landing Park
3800 James River Rd
Midlothian, VA US 23113

Athlete and Volunteer Information:

The 2025 Race Packet is posted below. The 2025 event will have wetsuit and non-wetsuit categories. PLEASE NOTE: for safety reasons, wetsuits will be prohibited if the water temperature is 82-degrees or warmer.

Get your extra brunch wristbands ordered by May 5th.

You can find up to date water temperature as well as search for historic water temperatures here: WATE R TEMP

You can find up to date river height and flow here: RIVER CONDITIONS (above 5ft is a fast current, above 7ft is very fast and may require course changes due to safety issues)

2025 Race Information Packet Click the icon below to download the attached PDF.