From the Organizer
SUNDAY FEBRUARY 15, 2026 MORNING AT Exact Location TBA –
Events 7 & 8 – The 5 Kilometer Challenge
Both Masters and USA Swimming sanctions
Fees $75 Early Bird until 12/31 $95 Jan 1-Feb 14 $150 Race Day
Events 9 & 10 – The One Kilometer Encounter
Fees $50 Early Birth until 12/31 $70 Jan 1-Feb 14 $100 Race Day
Events 11 & 12 – The 500 Meter Splash – 14 & Under
Fees $40 Early Bird until 12/31 $60 Jan 1-Feb 13 $80 Race Day
Event T-shirts to all
Events
Weather
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
78°
Typical Low
62°
Chance of Rain
24%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Pompano Beach Airpark, 7 mi from the venue.
Host City
Population
98,833
as of 2023
City Elevation
11 ft
Nearest Airport
FLL
Fort Lauderdale Hollywood International Airport · 20 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
From Endurance Grid
A mid-size host city. Enough lodging and amenities to keep race weekend easy, without big-city sprawl.
Race Location
Your Next Start Line
Every finish line starts with a single decision. Claim your spot at Sid Cassidy Open Water Weekend 2026 - Sunday Salt Water Events, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.
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Days to train
Coming Up
Mermaid Open Water Swim
59 miles away
Swim for Alligator Lighthouse
106 miles away
Unity Beach Swim - Aquathlon & Run Training Races (October)
195 miles away
Live Wildly Open Water Team Challenge, Celebrating Worlds Swim Day
188 miles away
From Endurance Grid
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.
Open water races from 1 mile to marathon distance. Just you, the water, and whatever you've got left.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Sid Cassidy Open Water Weekend 2026 - Sunday Salt Water Events
Feb 14, 2027