ABOUT THE EVENT:
What: Open Water Swim- 1/2 mile and 1 mile
Date: Saturday, July 25th 2026
Time: 9:00 AM start for all swimmers
Arrive BY 8:30 AM (mandatory safety meeting at 8:45)
FINAL CALL AT 8:45 AM
Location: Fort Pond in Lancaster, MA
Address: 132 Fort Pond Inn Road
Lancaster, MA 01523 (Exit 35 off route 2)
Cost: $30 Registration Fee (USMS members), $50 (*non-USMS members to include $20 one day pass)
We are officially a sanctioned open water swim! All swimmers must be 18+, must sign up by 7/24 (no day-of sign-ups) and there will be an official timing system.
Food and drinks to follow the swim along with free massages by Compassion Massage. Feel free to bring/donate breakfast items (not required).
If you would like to volunteer for the event or donate a raffle basket, email Alyssa. Any prized donation for the raffle is appreciated.
*There will be free massages available post-race by Compassion Massage Therapeutic clinic. Cathrine Thibault and other therapists are located out of Main St. in Leominster. To learn more about them click here: www.compassionmassage.com
How to Register
1. Submit the registration form
2. Proceed to payment options
*For liability reasons, swimmers under the age of 18 are no longer allowed to participate in event.
Non-USMS members
**We are also looking for volunteers! If you would like to help out on the day of the event or prior, please contact Alyssa.
***If you do not wish to participate in the event but still want to donate or sponsor a swimmer, please feel free to proceed to the payment page and click Donate.
2. Proceed to payment options
*For liability reasons, swimmers under the age of 18 are no longer allowed to participate in event.
Non-USMS members
**We are also looking for volunteers! If you would like to help out on the day of the event or prior, please contact Alyssa.
***If you do not wish to participate in the event but still want to donate or sponsor a swimmer, please feel free to proceed to the payment page and click Donate.
Directions
Masters and College Swim organized by Worcester Area Masters (WAM). Check out their website: www.wam-swimming.org
