
The Roaring Fork Splash for Cash, a fundraiser for the Aspen Swim Club is a swimming race on October 10, 2026 in Aspen, CO, with an entry fee of $75.
From the Organizer
Support the swimmers of the Aspen Swim Club in the 4th edition of our charity swim race! Take off from the blocks in a timed 50 yard freestyle swim. New for this year is a 200 freestyle relay option. Swim with your friends or make new friends to swim with. All are welcome to participate, no swimming skill required!
Think you are fast? The fastest individual male and female competitors will qualify for the Fastest Swimmer on the Roaring Fork, a head-to-head elimination competition. Entry pricing varies based upon age. There will also be prizes for the top finishers in each age-group--ages 13-19, 20-39, 40-59, & 60+.
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
58°
Typical Low
32°
Chance of Rain
30%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Aspen 1sw, 1 mi from the venue.
Host City
Population
6,862
as of 2023
City Elevation
7,813 ft
Nearest Airport
ASE
Aspen-Pitkin County Airport (Sardy Field) · 1 mi
Major Hub
COS
City of Colorado Springs Municipal Airport · 119 mi
Time Zone
Mountain Time
From Endurance Grid
A small town race. Lodging near the start could be limited, so book early.
Race Location
Your Next Start Line
Every finish line starts with a single decision. Claim your spot at The Roaring Fork Splash for Cash, a fundraiser for the Aspen Swim Club, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.
43
Days to train
Enter your email and we'll send more your way.
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 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.
Coming Up
Tulsa Area Triathletes Tulsa Tri 2026
611 miles away
2026 Cal Tri DFW - 9.27.26
673 miles away
Runtastic FRIGID
266 miles away
FarOut 1000
707 miles away
The Roaring Fork Splash for Cash, a fundraiser for the Aspen Swim Club
Oct 10, 2026