Lake Cumberland Masters Open Water Classic
Lake Cumberland Masters Open Water Classic is a swimming race on October 4, 2026 in Somerset, KY, with entry fees from $60 to $70.
- Date
- October 4, 2026 (24 days to go)
- Location
- 500 Waitsboro Road, Somerset, KY
- Price
- $60–$70
- Sport
- Swimming
From the Organizer
Held at the scenic Waitsboro Campground in Somerset, Kentucky, this will be the first ever open water swim held in Lake Cumberland!
Swimmers will have the choice to swim a 3-km or a 1-km on a buoyed 1-km rectangular course. The start will be a treading, in-water start. The finish will be an overhead slapboard finish. Timing chips will be used and worn on the wrist.
Race Map Here (sorry...having trouble embedding images)
Historical water temperatures are mid-to-low 70s in mid-October, so the expected temperature is ~74-75F. USMS rules allow wetsuits if the water temperature is below 78.0F.
Awards will be presented to male and female Top-3 Overall, as well as Top 3 in each age group in 10-year increments (18-29, 30-39, 40-49...).
USMS sanction is pending. All swimmers MUST be members of USMS.
Events
Weather
Typical Conditions
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
75°
Typical Low
53°
Chance of Rain
27%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Somerset 2 N, 7 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Somerset, KY
City Elevation
984 ft
Nearest Airport
LEX
Blue Grass Airport · 63 mi
Major Hub
TYS
McGhee Tyson Airport · 96 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
From Endurance Grid
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24
Days to train
- Race
- Lake Cumberland Masters Open Water Classic
- Date
- October 4, 2026
- Location
- 500 Waitsboro Road, Somerset, KY
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Lake Cumberland Masters Open Water Classic
Oct 4, 2026