2020 Washington's Crossing
Swim Across the Potomac River
Secure Online Registration
REGISTRATION IS CLOSED!!
Washington's Crossing is the premiere open water swimming race in the greater Washington DC area!
PLEASE NOTE: DUE TO THE COVID-19 SITUATION THE RACE IS MODIFIED TO REFLECT REGULATION COMPLIANCE. SEE INFORMATION BELOW.
The race begins from National Harbor to Jones Point, where Alexandria, Virginia, Maryland and Washington DC intersect, and back to National Harbor. Swimmers experience the beauty and grace of the Potomac River during a 2-Way crossing or a swim to mid point and back. Make history and register now!
Prices increase as race approaches. Make history and register now!
SUMMARY
Sunday, August 23, 2020 at National Harbor, MD; Commercial Pier/North Cove
Swim Distance: 2.1K (1.25 Miles) and 4.2K (2.5 Miles)
Timeline (tentative):
2-Way Crossing Check-in 7:00AM; Safety Briefing on the pier 7:25AM; Enter water and start 7:40AM
Single Crossing Wave A Check-in 7:40AM; Safety Briefing on the pier 7:55AM; Enter water and start 8:00AM;
Single Crossing Wave B Check-in 8:00AM; Safety Briefing on the pier 8:15AM; Enter water and start 8:20AM
2020 Washington’s Crossing will be divided into three events: 2-Way Crossing, Single Distance Wave A, and Single Distance Wave B. The maximum participants in each event will be 45 swimmers. All events will start in-water at the pier/dock, like our weekly swims. First will be the 2-Way Crossing swimmers, approximately 20 minutes later Single Distance Wave A will start, and 20 minutes later Single Distance Wave B will start.
ARRIVE READY TO SWIM.
FOR RACE DETAILS SEE WWW.WASHINGTONSCROSSINGSWIM.COM
WaveOne Open Water Swimming Disclosure:
Open water swimming involves variable conditions. Every day is different. Every swim is different. Please see our website for schedule and weather updates particularly prior to event date for confirmation of start time. Cancellations due to weather shall be determined in the best interest of the swimmers and no refunds will be given for weather cancellations. All swimmers swim at their own risk. Risks may include potential injury and death. Be safe. For safety considerations, we operate in exclusive restricted areas. We reserve the exclusive right to prohibit or restrict the entry of any swimmer or person to the water or staging area, for any reason, at the sole discretion of WaveOne Open Water, its coaches, and/or safety personnel. We reserve the right to require swimmers to wear or employ additional safety devices or measures. Failure to follow these recommendations or restrictions constitutes permission for removal from the event premises. Prices and event times subject to change without notice. No refunds or transfers. Park, parking, or entrance fees are not included in the swim/clinic or event fee, unless indicated in the checkout item.
Washington's Crossing Registration
August 23, 2020. Check in by 7:00AM.
August 23, 2020.
August 23, 2020. Check in by 7:00AM. and be ready to swim. Must be able to swim 1 mile in 40 minutes or less. Entries limited to first 25 swimmers. Waitlist entries accepted.
