Snapping Tortuga Open Water Swim - April 2025

The Snapping Tortuga presents the Snapping Tortuga Open Water Swim. Distances; 1250m, 2.5k, 3.8k, and 5k. The Snapping Tortuga is the oldest continuously held Open Water Swim in Montgomery County, Texas. It is held on beautiful Lake Conroe and is a 1250m triangular course in a protected cove. Safety is our primary concern with this event, ensuring a large number of safety assets on the water to keep athletes and volunteers safe. This event attracts top open water swimmers in the area for a fun and exciting experience.

In an effort to reduce entry fees, we will no longer provide event t-shirts, which will be available for purchase. Please indicate during sign-up if you are interested in purchasing a t-shirt. If not indicated during sign-up, a limited number of t-shirts will be available on race morning.

All distances will start at 9:00 AM. Note that if there are a large number of participants, the 1250m and 2.5k may start 15 minutes after the 3.8k and 5k. Check-in starts at 7:45 AM and closes at 8:30 AM.

Participants in the 5k must provide proof of swimming a mile in 35 minutes or less. Awards will be given for the Top 3 Overall Male & Female in each distance. There is a special Wetsuit Division with no awards given for this category.