2026 Open Water Series Race #5

2026 Open Water Series Race #5

Date: Tuesday August 4, 2026

Location: Norristown, PA 19403

French Creek Racing presents the fifth race of our series of 6 open water swimming races throughout the summer. You MUST be registered for the FULL SERIES to be eligible for series points and awards. Each race will be scheduled on Tuesday afternoon/evening with Thursday as a rain date. For all dates, we are offering both a 800m and 1600m series option.

Race Address: 1400 S. Trooper Rd., Norristown, PA. This GPS address will get you to the parking lot. From the lot, walk the short paved path toward the river and make a left until you see our launch/starting point. We are approximately 300 yards downstream from the 422 bridge. Absolutely no parking in front of our launch area.

Swimmers should be confident of their ability to swim 800/1600 meters in open water before entering. We follow USAT's guidelines for use of wetsuits. Anything below 78ºF will be wetsuit legal and above 78º will be non-wetsuit. Anyone who wishes to wear a wetsuit above 78ºF will simply compete as an unofficial racer.

FORMAT:

Swimmers will go off in small groups at specified wave start times. The first swimmers will begin at 5:00 PM. Swimmers will get to choose their heats at 30 minute intervals, including the "party" heat at 6:30PM. 1600 meter swimmers must start no later than 6:00PM.

REGISTRATION:

Pre-registration is available until 9AM on race day. Registration is also available on site for an additional $5 fee. You will select your wave start time during the registration process. Aim to arrive at least 30 minutes prior to your assigned wave time.

All series racers registered by 4/4 will receive a series t-shirt, and a custom award. Award winners must be present at the final race of the season (8/25) to claim their awards.

REFUNDS:

No refunds will be issued. If requested at least 7 days in advance, we will be able to transfer your funds to a different training or race event.

INCLEMENT WEATHER POLICY:

All races will be held rain or shine. Two things will cause the race to be postponed: 1) Lightning in the area, and 2) water quality due to stormwater runoff. Generally, we will use www.phillyrivercast.org as a guideline of water quality. Ultimately, we will make a call by 12 noon and email registrants as well as posting it on our Facebook page at that time. Rain dates are typically Thursday of the same week, unless we post otherwise. If there is light rain during the event, we will still swim.

Volunteer Contact: [email protected]

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