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RTC Open Water Swim - Wednesday, 7/1/26 - Members Only!

Date
July 1, 2026
Distance
Trailer Driver-James River HS Lot · Volunteer Kayaker · Volunteer Kayaker with Own Kayak & more

From the Organizer

Open water swims are hosted seasonally on Mondays and Wednesdays, weather and river permitting, at Robious Landing. Registration is open until 3pm the day of the swim.

 ** Please select the final “COMPLETE REGISTRATION” to submit your registration and receive a confirmation email. We need to have an accurate head count for our water safety crew. Similarly, if you are unable to attend after registering, we ask that you cancel your registration before 3pm by asking for a “refund.” 

 1. Please arrive by 5:45 to hear the safety briefing, sign in, and get yourself ready to go. All swimmers take off at 6:05 pm from the dock.  Late arrivals may swim at their own risk without signing in.

2. Swim buoys and bright swim caps are required. We have a limited number of swim buoys and caps available to borrow if necessary.  No Buoy = No Swim! Other items to bring are a towel, goggles, sandals, bathing suit and sometimes a wetsuit.

3. New open water swimmers may request a swim angel, however, we can't guarantee one as it's dependent on another member offering to take that role. The swim angel will swim with you and keep an eye on you. See role description for more information.

4. After swimming, please SIGN OUT. The Swim Lead will call the emergency contact if the swimmer does not sign out. 

5. Please consider giving back to our program by volunteering at least monthly either by signing up to kayak, SUP, or as a swim angel! We also have a volunteer reward program called RTC TRISTARS. Read more about it here: RTC TRISTARS.  You are also welcome to sign up a volunteer kayaker in your place.  Must be 18 years or older and comfortable kayaking with swimmers holding on to front and back of the kayak.  RTC provides kayaks, paddles, PFD's and a lifeguard tube.

6. All swimmers and volunteers must be at least 18 years of age. We allow non-members to swim with us twice before membership becomes required. You don't have to be a member to volunteer for water support, but membership is encouraged! If you have not signed up online you are required to sign a waiver on paper at the river.

7. All participants are encouraged to sign up for Rained Out text notifications here.

Distances & Pricing

Trailer Driver-James River HS Lot5:30 PMRegister →
Volunteer Kayaker5:45 PMRegister →
Volunteer Kayaker with Own Kayak5:45 PMRegister →
Volunteer SUP5:45 PMRegister →
Swimmers6:05 PMRegister →
OWS - Wave 2 NEW - Would like a Swim Angel, if available6:05 PMRegister →
SWIM ANGEL6 PMRegister →
Swim Lead Coordinator5:30 PMRegister →

Race Location

About This Sport

From Endurance Grid's Founder

Endurance Grid is here to help you understand the sport, decide if it's the right fit, and learn how to prepare. For course distances, logistics, and race-day specifics, always defer to the race organizer's event page.

Swimming events drop you into something that demands navigation, feel, and focus all at once. It's a sport that rewards the quietly competitive — the ones who do the work in the water before anyone's watching.

Open Water Swimming

Open water races from 1 mile to marathon distance. Just you, the water, and whatever you've got left.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

What is the RTC Open Water Swim - Wednesday, 7/1/26 - Members Only!?
RTC Open Water Swim - Wednesday, 7/1/26 - Members Only! is a swimming event held in Midlothian, VA, VA. Learn more about the different endurance sports here.
When and where is the RTC Open Water Swim - Wednesday, 7/1/26 - Members Only!?
Wednesday, July 1, 2026 in Midlothian, VA, VA at 3800 James River Road, Midlothian, VA, VA. Check the official event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
How do I register for the RTC Open Water Swim - Wednesday, 7/1/26 - Members Only!?
Registration is handled through their official registration page. Confirm pricing, distances available, and sign up there.

RTC Open Water Swim - Wednesday, 7/1/26 - Members Only!

Jul 1, 2026

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