
From the Organizer
Race Details
Sanctioned by the New England LMSC for USMS Inc.
Note: All participants must be 18 years old or older on race day.
Distance: 1 Mile or 2 Mile distance
Date: Sunday, August 16 2026. Start: 8:00am
Check-in: 7:00am to 8:00am, please bring a photo ID and USMS card if you are a member
Location: Goffstown Recreation Center, 155 S. Mast St., Goffstown, NH 03045. Please park at Goffstown High School, 27 Wallace Rd., Goffstown, NH 03045
Description: One-Mile triangular-shaped out and back course - 2 Mile race does two loops. In-water start. Chip timing.
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
80°
Typical Low
59°
Chance of Rain
30%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Massabesic Lake, 9 mi from the venue.
Host City
Elevation
282 ft
Nearest Airport
MHT
Manchester-Boston Regional Airport · 9 mi
Major Hub
BOS
Boston Logan International Airport · 54 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
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Race Location
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Days to train
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Glen Lake Swim: The Good, The Bad, and The Glennie!
Aug 16, 2026