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Lake George Open Water Swims

Lake George Open Water Swims is a swimming race on August 15, 2026 in Hague, NY, with entry fees from $100 to $112.

Date
August 15, 2026 (23 days to go)
Price
$100–$112
Sport
Swimming
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From the Organizer

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The 2.5k, 5k, 10k course will consist of a 2.5k out-and-back style loop, marked by large buoys on the corners and sighting buoys in between. The start is in-water, waist deep, and the finish takes place on the beach. There is a floating dock near the start/lap buoy where those in the 5k and 10k may place fuel.

Events

10k OWS$112
2.5k OWS$100
5k OWS$105

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

82°

Typical Low

60°

Chance of Rain

35%

Based on US Climate Normals data from Whitehall, 15 mi from the venue.

Sunrise 5:58 AMSunset 7:57 PMDaylight 13h 59m

Host City

About Hague, NY

City Elevation

1,016 ft

Nearest Airport

RUT

Rutland - Southern Vermont Regional Airport · 33 mi

Major Hub

ALB

Albany International Airport · 70 mi

Time Zone

Eastern Time

From Endurance Grid

Line up lodging and travel early to lock in your race weekend.

Race Location

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What Are You
Waiting For?

Every finish line starts with a single decision. Claim your spot at Lake George Open Water Swims, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.

23

Days to train

Race
Lake George Open Water Swims
Date
August 15, 2026

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From Endurance Grid

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.

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Open Water Swimming

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.

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Make it a Racecation

Coming from out of town? There's more to Hague 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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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

What is the Lake George Open Water Swims?+
Lake George Open Water Swims is a swimming race held in Hague, New York on August 15, 2026. It is one of the many endurance events listed on Endurance Grid, a multi-sport endurance event calendar covering running races, triathlons, HYROX, and more endurance sports across the United States. Find more swimming races near you or explore our sports guides to learn what race day actually feels like.
When and where is the Lake George Open Water Swims?+
Saturday, August 15, 2026 in Hague, New York at Hague Town Beach Park. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
How do I register for the Lake George Open Water Swims?+
Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.

Lake George Open Water Swims

Aug 15, 2026

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