WaveOne Open Water Races
WaveOne Open Water offers a variety of races that appeal to and challenge all open water swimmers. Every event includes an entry level swimmer option and is open to athletes of all ages and abilities. We feature one of the few 10K races in the eastern US, as well as a variety of races that are particularly suited for triathletes.
WASHINGTON'S CROSSING: SWIM ACROSS THE POTOMAC
Jenny M. leads a pod on her way as the first Special Olympics swimmer to swim across the Potomac River.
The 14th annual Washington's Crossing is the only open water race in Washington DC, Maryland, and Virginia that celebrates our Nation’s River, the Potomac River. We swim from National Harbor into the center of the Potomac River along the Wilson Bridge, and back to National Harbor for a 1.25 or 2.5 mile swim. Make history and register now!
14th Annual Washington's Crossing is Sunday June 1, 2025.
SWIM FOR THE POTOMAC
Saturday September 20, 2025
Swim for the Potomac offers the perfect swim experience for new and accomplished open water swimmers and triathletes. Swim events are open to all ages and swimming abilities. We dedicate this event to awareness for Washington DC's grandest natural resources, the Potomac and Anacostia Rivers.
National Harbor’s serene waters call home for Swim for the Potomac’s for the past 15 years. WaveOne employs their experience from national level competitions to create a swimmer, family and spectator friendly festival atmosphere.
Saturday September 20, 2025: 10K, 3K, 5K, 500/1000/1500 meter Splash - 1.2 & 2.4miles
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HarborFest Open Water Festival - See you in TBD 2025
Location: North Cove/Commercial Pier at National Harbor, MD 20745
All ages and abilities are welcome.
HarborFest Open Water Festival is a relaxed atmosphere to gauge your mid-summer training, mental awareness or go for a leisurely Sunday Sunrise Swim. We expand the swim course options to give you distances to meet you goals: 375, 750, 1500 or 5000 meters or 1.2 or 2.4 miles.
In addition, before the swims begin, we will conduct an optional Open Water Swim Clinic that emphasizes swim preparation, sighting, anxiety management for endurance swimming.
How HarborFest works:
1. Set your swim goals and prepare.
2. Choose your distance and familiarize yourself with the swim course.
3. Attend the Swim Clinic for last minute swimming secrets and pointers. Clinic begins at 7:15AM
4. Be ready to swim by 8:30 for an optional mass in-water start. (5K swimmers may start at 8:00AM) You may choose to enter and begin at your own pace.
5. Enjoy your swim!!
6. We will clear the water by 10:15AM
HarborFest is the perfect opportunity to practice and measure the progress your open water swimming, particular for a race day without the pressure of a full tri.
Location: North Cove/Commercial Pier at National Harbor, MD 20745
Check-in opens at 7AM
Clinic begins at 7:10AM
Safety Briefing begins at 7:50AM
Swims begin staging at 8:00AM
Location: North Cove/Commercial Pier at National Harbor, MD 20745
