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Quassapaug Sailing Center Open Water Swim

Quassapaug Sailing Center Open Water Swim is a swimming race on September 5, 2026 in Middlebury, CT, with entry fees from $35 to $90.

Date
September 5, 2026 (44 days to go)
Price
$35–$90
Sport
Swimming
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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

1/2 Mile$35
1.5 Mile$40
3 Mile$45
1.5 Mile and 1/2 Mile$70
3 Mile and 1/2 Mile$75
3 Mile and 1.5 Mile$80
5 Mile$90

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.

Sunrise 6:22 AMSunset 7:18 PMDaylight 12h 56m

Host City

About Middlebury, CT

City 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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Race Location

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Waiting For?

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

44

Days to train

Race
Quassapaug Sailing Center Open Water Swim
Date
September 5, 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 Middlebury 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 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. 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

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