
From the Organizer
The VBLA Ocean Swim Series 5K or Mile Swim ends a summer of racing for the series participants. The 5K is a challenge for swimmers ready to set big goals and achieve them, while the 1-Mile option tests improvement from the first &/or second race (noting that conditions, tides and wind make every race different) The VBLA Swim Series is meant for experienced ocean racers and novice open water swimmers alike. Come find out how much fun it is to race without lane lines to guide you among a community of motivated swimmers ready to race and enjoy open water fun together.
Distances & Pricing
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About This Sport
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 races from 1 mile to marathon distance. Just you, the water, and whatever you've got left.
Coming Up
RTC Open Water Swim - Monday, 5/18/26 - Members Only!
RTC Open Water Swim - Wednesday, 6/17/26 - Members Only!
RTC Open Water Swim - Wednesday, 7/1/26 - Members Only!
Reston Masters' Jim McDonnell Lake Swims
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
VBLA 2026 Ocean Swim Series Race 3: 5K or Mile
Aug 16, 2026