NOTICE: Due to the ongoing coronavirus situation, the 2020 Washington DC Sharkfest Swim has been postponed until 2021 (exact date TBD). All registered participants have been notified via email.
The Washington DC Sharkfest Swim benefiting Special Olympics International and the Potomac Riverkeeper will be hosted at the National Harbor. This amazing venue is the perfect spot for your first open water swim, or your hundredth. The course is just right for first time and novice open water swimmers as the National Harbor provides a very calm and protected swim area. There will be three distances: 1Km, 2Km and 4Km. All three distances will start and finish off the Pier at the National Harbor. We will be staggering the starts so that you can swim BOTH the 4Km & 1Km, or BOTH the 2Km & 1Km. Athlete check-in, race day registration and awards ceremony will take place at National Harbor Plaza. National Harbor is a unique waterfront wonderland with the Capital Wheel and The Awakening (art sculpture) and will be a fun spot to bring the whole family to enjoy time together after the swim.
PLEASE NOTE: The 1K or 2K are great swims for novices and first timers. The 4K is not a swim for novices or those unprepared to spend up to 120 minutes in 75-degree water. We also recommend that you be able to swim a mile in a pool (72 lengths or 36 laps in a 25-yard pool) in 40 minutes or less.
Registration fees
Prices are inclusive of mandatory charges, items, and fees
4K - Adult Closed
Online registration closed-
(18 & Up)
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$81.13Nov 1 – Sep 20
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$97.10Sep 21 – Sep 27
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2K - Adult Closed
Online registration closed-
(18 & Up)
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$81.13Nov 1 – Sep 20
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$97.10Sep 21 – Sep 27
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1K - Adult Closed
Online registration closed-
(18 & Up)
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$54.50Nov 1 – Sep 20
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$70.48Sep 21 – Sep 27
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4K - Youth Closed
Online registration closed-
(17 & Under)
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$27.88Nov 1 – Sep 26
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$33.20Sep 27 – Sep 27
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2K - Youth Closed
Online registration closed-
(17 & Under)
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$27.88Nov 1 – Sep 26
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$33.20Sep 27 – Sep 27
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1K - Youth Closed
Online registration closed-
(17 & Under)
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$27.88Nov 1 – Sep 26
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$33.20Sep 27 – Sep 27
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4K & 1K - Adult Closed
Online registration closed-
(18 & up) You will be participating in BOTH the 4K and 1K races.
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$102.43Nov 1 – Sep 20
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$107.75Sep 21 – Sep 27
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2K & 1K - Adult Closed
Online registration closed-
(18 & Up) You will be participating in BOTH the 2K & 1K races
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$102.43Nov 1 – Sep 20
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$107.75Sep 21 – Sep 27
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4K & 1K - Youth Closed
Online registration closed-
(Youth 17 & Under) You will be participating in BOTH the 4K & 1K races
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$49.18Nov 1 – Sep 26
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$54.50Sep 27 – Sep 27
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2K & 1K - Youth Closed
Online registration closed-
(Youth 17 & Under) You will be participating in BOTH the 2K & 1K races
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$49.18Nov 1 – Sep 26
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$54.50Sep 27 – Sep 27
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Course Map
DISTANCE: 1Km, 2Km and 4Km
Event Details
ATHLETE CHECK-IN: 6:30-7:40AM for 2Km & 4Km, 9:30-10:00AM for 1Km, at the National Harbor Plaza, where you will have your hands numbered with your race number and pick up your swim cap.
WATER TEMP: ~75-80° F
COURSE CUT-OFF TIMES: 25 minutes for 1Km, 60 minutes for 2Km, 2 hours for 4Km
INCENTIVES: T-Shirts for all participants. Sharkfest Swim Medals for top three finishers in each age group. Personalized award plaques will also be mailed to the first place overall male & female finishers in each distance.
AGE GROUP BREAKDOWN: Male and Female: 9-10, 11-12, 13-14, 15-17, 18-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75-79, 80-84.
ENTRANT LETTER: An entrant letter with all the race day details will be emailed to all registered participants and posted online here 1-2 weeks prior to event day. Please check back for any updates and the full race day itinerary.
PARKING: There are paid parking garages at the National Harbor.
CANCELLATIONS: Registrations are non-refundable. If you can no longer participate in this event, you may receive a rollover credit (minus a $20 processing fee) toward a future event as long as you let us know by August 27 2020. After that date, a doctor's note is required to receive a credit.
Travel & Accommodations
The Westin Washington National Harbor 301-567-3999, 171 Waterfront St., National Harbor, MD 20745
Event Partners
Event Beneficiaries Special Olympics and Potomac Riverkeeper
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Event schedule
- Sun, September 27, 2020 6:30 AM - Athlete Check-in
- Sun, September 27, 2020 8:00 AM - 4Km Race Starts
- Sun, September 27, 2020 8:00 AM - 2Km Race Starts
- Sun, September 27, 2020 10:15 AM - 1Km Race Starts
- Sun, September 27, 2020 11:00 AM - Awards Ceremony
Contact information
- Event contact
- Enviro-Sports
- info@envirosports.com
- Website
- Visit website
