Sylvan Lake Open Water Swim | RnR Premier Events

July 17th, 2027

Sylvan Lake Park

(Sylvan Lake, AB)

6km, 4km, 2km, 500m

What You Get

official chip timing
a SLOWS microfiber towel poncho
- guaranteed towel deadline June 1st, 2027
a SLOWS silicone swim cap
a finisher's medal
post-race drinks and snacks

Race Fees

There are no refunds however, you can roll over your registration to 2028 for a fee of $50 BEFORE June 1st, 2027 or transfer your entry to another racer for a fee of $20.

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After June 1st, there are no rollovers including injuries or illnesses.You may however, transfer your registration to another racer for a fee of $20.

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You may transfer to another category within the Sylvan Lake Open Water Swim to a shorter distance for free, or to a longer distance for a charge of the difference of what you paid and the current price of entry up to July 16th, 2026. If you decide during the race that you want to swim shorter than registered, please report to the timing booth upon crossing the finish line to report the change.

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NOTE: By registering you take responsibility that you understand and agree to this statement.

AGE DISCOUNT: 10% off ages 55+ and those under 18 years.

*this discount will AUTOMATICALLY be applied at checkout.

6km (ages 16+)

Register by December 31st, 2026 (by 11pm) = $135 (plus taxes and fees)
Register between January 1st - June 30th (by 11pm) = $145 (plus taxes and fees)
Register between July 1st - July 14th (by 11pm) = $155 (plus taxes and fees)
July 15th and 16th (by 8pm) = $165 (plus taxes and fees)

4km (ages 14+)

Register by December 31st, 2026 (by 11pm) = $125 (plus taxes and fees)
Register between January 1st - June 30th (by 11pm) = $135 (plus taxes and fees)
Register between July 1st - July 14th (by 11pm) = $145 (plus taxes and fees)
July 15th and 16th (by 8pm) = $155 (plus taxes and fees)

2km (ages 12+)

Register by December 31st, 2026 (by 11pm) = $115 (plus taxes and fees)
Register between January 1st - June 30th (by 11pm) = $125 (plus taxes and fees)
Register between July 1st - July 14th (by 11pm) = $135 (plus taxes and fees)
July 15th and 16th (by 8pm) = $145 (plus taxes and fees)

500m (ages 10+)

Register by December 31st, 2026 (by 11pm) = $95 (plus taxes and fees)
Register between January 1st - June 30th (by 11pm) = $105 (plus taxes and fees)
Register between July 1st - July 14th (by 11pm) = $115 (plus taxes and fees)
July 15th and 16th (by 8pm) = $125 (plus taxes and fees)

Race Details

Sylvan Lake is a town in central Alberta, Canada. It is located 25 kilometers west of the City of Red Deer along Highway 11 or Highway 11A. It is situated on the southeast edge of Sylvan Lake, a 15-kilometre-long freshwater lake, in Red Deer County.

It is just over a 90-minute drive from Calgary to Sylvan Lake, and about an hour and 45 minutes from Edmonton.

The race starts and ends from Sylvan Lake Park (beside the beach volleyball courts).

Race Course

The race starts and ends from Sylvan Lake Park (beside the beach volleyball courts).

2km swim = 1 lap

4km swim = 2 laps

6km swim = 3 laps

Laps are CLOCKWISE keeping the buoys on their RIGHT shoulder, except before turning into shore, athletes must go around the Start/Finish buoy keeping it to their LEFT shoulder and then swimming towards shore.

Athletes must then run up onto shore to cross the timing mat under the finisher's arch.

500m swimmers:

The out and back loop is CLOCKWISE keeping the buoys on their RIGHT shoulder, except before turning into shore, athletes must go around the Start/Finish buoy keeping it to their LEFT shoulder and then swimming towards shore.

Schedule

Friday, July 16th

Nexsource Centre (4823 49 Ave, Sylvan Lake)

5:30pm - 7:30pm - Package Pick Up

Saturday, July 17th

Sylvan Lake Park (4403 Lakeshore Drive, Sylvan Lake)

6:00am - 6:30am - 6km and 4km Package Pick Up and Timing Chip Pick Up

6:30am - 7:00am - 2km Package Pick Up and Timing Chip Pick Up

7:00am - Pre-Race Meeting for 6km, 4km and 2km Events

7:05am - 6km Swim Start

*must start final lap by 8:40am

**if you do not meet the cut-off you will be timed for the 4km event

7:15 - 4km Swim Start

*must start final lap by 8:40am

**if you do not meet the cut-off you will be timed for the 2km event

7:25 - 2km Swim Start

9:30am - Overall Swim Cut-Off for 6km, 4km and 2km Event

9:00am - Awards Ceremony - 2km and 4km Events

9:00am - 9:30am - 500m Package Pick Up and Timing Chip Pick Up

9:30am - Pre-Race Meeting for 500m

9:35am - 500m Rolling Start

10:15am - Swim Cut-Off for 500m Event

10:15am - 500m Awards Ceremony

Rules

you must wear the designated swim cap you are given
you must start in your designated wave start
you may do any stroke you choose or a combination of strokes
no intentional grabbing, blocking, or impeding another swimmer
drafting off other swimmers is allowed
no snorkels, fins, paddles, pull buoys, or flotation devices allowed
you have the option/personal choice to wear a wetsuit or not
spectators may NOT be in kayaks/paddle boards and be alongside you as you swim
- we will have paddle boards and kayaks on the water, you may grab on to them as long as you need however, they may not move your forward
if you decide to stop and get out of the water (on your own or rescued by watercraft) you must come to the timing tent to give your timing chip and speak to them to let them know you stopped
NO NUDITY ALLOWED on beach or in water. Please change prior to arriving and after you are finished in one of the washrooms near by
organizers may delay, shorten, or cancel the swim due to weather, water conditions, or safety concerns

Parking is all around except right in front of the main beach area as the road is closed during the summer. Please park in the areas and around and walk (approximately a 2 minute walk).

Parking is your responsibility (ie. please read the signs).

Results

There will be awards for the fastest swimmer in each age group for men and women in the follow categories: