
Central CT Open Water Swim is a swimming race on September 27, 2026 in Marlborough, CT.
From the Organizer
College 5k Open Water Swim
Events
Weather
It's too far out for a forecast, so here's what weather on this date is normally like in the area. A race day forecast will replace this as race week approaches.
Typical High
71°
Typical Low
51°
Chance of Rain
37%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Hartford Brainard Fld, 11 mi from the venue.
Host City
City Elevation
522 ft
Nearest Airport
BDL
Bradley International Airport · 24 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
From Endurance Grid
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Race Location
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From Endurance Grid
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 take place in lakes, rivers, bays, and oceans. Distances can run anywhere from a short 500m swim to 10K marathon events. Just you and the water.
Coming Up
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Plan your trip
Coming from out of town? There's more to Marlborough than race day. We'll help you line up nearby lodging, flights, a rental car, and things to do so you can make the most of your racecation.
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Central CT Open Water Swim
Sep 27, 2026