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RTC Open Water Swim - Wednesday, 7/22/26 - Members Only!

RTC Open Water Swim - Wednesday, 7/22/26 - Members Only! is a swimming and paddle race on July 22, 2026 in Midlothian, VA, VA, featuring the 1500m distance.

Date
July 22, 2026 (22 days to go)
Distance
1500m
Sports
SwimmingPaddle
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From the Organizer

Open water swims are hosted seasonally on Mondays and Wednesdays, weather and river permitting, at Robious Landing. Registration is open until 3pm the day of the swim.

 ** Please select the final “COMPLETE REGISTRATION” to submit your registration and receive a confirmation email. We need to have an accurate head count for our water safety crew. Similarly, if you are unable to attend after registering, we ask that you cancel your registration before 3pm by asking for a “refund.” 

 1. Please arrive by 5:45 to hear the safety briefing, sign in, and get yourself ready to go. All swimmers take off at 6:05 pm from the dock.  Late arrivals may swim at their own risk without signing in.

2. Swim buoys and bright swim caps are required. We have a limited number of swim buoys and caps available to borrow if necessary.  No Buoy = No Swim! Other items to bring are a towel, goggles, sandals, bathing suit and sometimes a wetsuit.

3. New open water swimmers may request a swim angel, however, we can't guarantee one as it's dependent on another member offering to take that role. The swim angel will swim with you and keep an eye on you. See role description for more information.

4. After swimming, please SIGN OUT. The Swim Lead will call the emergency contact if the swimmer does not sign out. 

5. Please consider giving back to our program by volunteering at least monthly either by signing up to kayak, SUP, or as a swim angel! We also have a volunteer reward program called RTC TRISTARS. Read more about it here: RTC TRISTARS.  You are also welcome to sign up a volunteer kayaker in your place.  Must be 18 years or older and comfortable kayaking with swimmers holding on to front and back of the kayak.  RTC provides kayaks, paddles, PFD's and a lifeguard tube.

6. All swimmers and volunteers must be at least 18 years of age. We allow non-members to swim with us twice before membership becomes required. You don't have to be a member to volunteer for water support, but membership is encouraged! If you have not signed up online you are required to sign a waiver on paper at the river.

7. All participants are encouraged to sign up for Rained Out text notifications here.

Events

Trailer Driver-James River HS Lot
Swim Lead Coordinator
Volunteer Kayaker with Own Kayak
Volunteer SUP
Volunteer Kayaker
SWIM ANGEL
Swimmers
OWS - Wave 2 NEW - Would like a Swim Angel, if available

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

87°

Typical Low

66°

Chance of Rain

30%

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

Sunrise 6:06 AMSunset 8:27 PMDaylight 14h 21m

Host City

About Midlothian, VA, VA

City Elevation

288 ft

Nearest Airport

RIC

Richmond International Airport · 18 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 RTC Open Water Swim - Wednesday, 7/22/26 - Members Only!, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.

22

Days to train

Race
RTC Open Water Swim - Wednesday, 7/22/26 - Members Only!
Date
July 22, 2026

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About These Sports

This race spans more than one sport — here’s a guide to each, so you can understand what’s involved and decide if it’s the right fit. For course distances, logistics, and race-day specifics, always defer to the race organizer’s event page.

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.

Paddle Sports

Kayak, canoe, SUP, and outrigger races on rivers, lakes, and ocean. Sprints to marathon distances, split by craft.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

What is the RTC Open Water Swim - Wednesday, 7/22/26 - Members Only!?+
RTC Open Water Swim - Wednesday, 7/22/26 - Members Only! is a swimming and paddle race held in Midlothian, VA, Virginia on July 22, 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 RTC Open Water Swim - Wednesday, 7/22/26 - Members Only!?+
Wednesday, July 22, 2026 in Midlothian, VA, Virginia at 3800 James River Road. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
How do I register for the RTC Open Water Swim - Wednesday, 7/22/26 - Members Only!?+
Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.

RTC Open Water Swim - Wednesday, 7/22/26 - Members Only!

Jul 22, 2026

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