Quassapaug Sailing Center Open Water Swim 2026

The race.

The Quassapaug Sailing Center Open Water Swimming Festival takes place on September 5, 2026, in Middlebury, Connecticut. Seven distances are offered: 0.5 miles, 1.5 miles, 2 miles, 3 miles, 3.5 miles, 4.5 miles, and 5 miles. Registration fees vary by distance and deadline, ranging from $30 to $100. Time limits are enforced: 1 hour for the 0.5-mile swim, 1.5 hours for the 1.5-mile swim, and 2.5 hours for the 3-mile swim. Awards are given by age group and gender in the 3-mile and 5-mile races; the 5-mile race also has separate categories for wetsuit competitors. Proceeds benefit the Quassapaug Sailing Center.