Quassapaug Sailing Center Open Water Swim
- Date
- September 5, 2026
- Location
- 30 W Lake Rd, Middlebury, CT
- Distance
- 3 Mile · 1.5 Mile · 1/2 Mile & more
From the Organizer
20th ANNUAL QUASSAPAUG SAILING CENTER OPEN WATER SWIMMING FESTIVAL
Sponsored by and to Benefit the Quassapaug Sailing Center
3 Mile
$40.00 Postmarked before 5/1/26
$45.00 Postmarked before 7/1/26
$50.00 After 7/1/26
$55.00 Day of Race
Awards Categories:
Male and Female Awards by 10-year age groups 1st, 2nd, 3rd places
5 Mile Swimmers Awards- 1st, 2nd, 3rd Male and Female
Wetsuit Competitors- 35 & Under and 36 & Over- 1st, 2nd, 3rd Male and Female
1 1⁄2 Mile Race
$35.00 Postmarked before 5/1/26
$40.00 Postmarked before 7/1/26
$45.00 After 7/1/26
$50.00 Day of Race
1⁄2 Mile Race
$30.00 Postmarked before 5/1/26
$35.00 Postmarked before 7/1/26
$40.00 After 7/1/26
$45.00 Day of Race
Five Miles of Open Water Swimming Water
Entry Fee for All 3 Races
$80.00 Postmarked before 5/1/26
$90.00 Postmarked before 7/1/26
$95.00 After 7/1/26
100.00 Day of Race
Swimmers will be removed from the water based upon the following time limits:
3 Mile Swim – 2 1⁄2 Hours
1 1⁄2 Mile Swim – 1 1⁄2 Hours
1⁄2 Mile Swim – 1 Hour
Tickets for Post Race Food for Family, Relatives & Friends are on sale for $10.00 and can be Purchased at QSC on Day of Race Only.
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
80°
Typical Low
58°
Chance of Rain
25%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Ansonia 1 Ne, 13 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Middlebury, CT
Elevation
643 ft
Nearest Airport
HVN
Tweed New Haven Airport · 22 mi
Major Hub
BDL
Bradley International Airport · 36 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
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Days to train
- Race
- Quassapaug Sailing Center Open Water Swim
- Date
- September 5, 2026
- Location
- 30 W Lake Rd, Middlebury, CT
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- What is the Quassapaug Sailing Center Open Water Swim?
- Quassapaug Sailing Center Open Water Swim is a swimming race held in Middlebury, Connecticut on September 5, 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 Quassapaug Sailing Center Open Water Swim?
- Saturday, September 5, 2026 in Middlebury, Connecticut at 30 W Lake Rd, Middlebury, CT. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for the Quassapaug Sailing Center Open Water Swim?
- Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.
Quassapaug Sailing Center Open Water Swim
Sep 5, 2026