Youth Swims

Register for youth swims here

All youth races will be out-and-back from the South Bay swim beach. The course will start on the beach, go out to a buoy and return finishing out of the water, on the beach.

Eligibility

  • 1000 Meter Swim: Swimmers at least 9 years old and not older than 18 years as of race day.
  • 250 Meter Swim: Swimmers at least 8 years old and not older than 12 years as of race day.

Race rules

  1. No wet suits are allowed for either the 1000 meters or 250 meters swims.  
  2. WOWSA Marathon and Channel Rules state swim suits shall not go beyond the end of the groin or shoulders. The Horsetooth Open Water Swim allows the swimsuit to extend to the knees.

Awards

First, second and third place swimmers will receive a ribbon.