The 2021 Lake Tahoe Sharkfest Swim has been postponed due to fires affecting the air quality at the lake. All registered participants have been emailed this notice.
Sharks in Lake Tahoe? Card Sharks maybe, although you may see other aquatic species in the crystalline clear waters of Lake Tahoe. Sand Harbor State Park located on the northeast shore of the lake offers both comfortable water and air temperatures this time of year, making it a perfect swim venue. The 1-mile swim will start at the beach next to the boat ramp, swim out through the unique rock formations and finish at the south end of the park’s Main Beach. This swim is particularly special, as it takes place at the most stunningly beautiful, boulder-strewn area of Lake Tahoe. The event is limited to 400 participants, so don’t wait to register!
PLEASE NOTE: This swim is not for novices. This event is for experienced open-water swimmers only. You should be able to swim one mile comfortably in a pool in under 40 minutes.
Registration fees
Course Map
DISTANCE: 1 Mile
Event Details
WATER TEMP: ~65-70° F
COURSE CUT-OFF TIME: 45 minutes
INCENTIVES: T-Shirts for all participants. Sharkfest Swim Medals for top three finishers in each age group (wetsuit & non-wetsuit combined). Personalized award plaques will also be mailed to the first place finishers in each age group (wetsuit & non-wetsuit combined).
AGE GROUP BREAKDOWN: Male and Female: 5-6, 7-8, 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, 85-89, 90-94, 95-100!
RACE DAY DETAILS: An email with all the race day details will be sent 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: Parking is available in Sand Harbor State Park for $10 per vehicle. All cars must park in the South Beach Parking Lot. You will be directed by signs to this lot which is where the swim check-in and finish area are located. There will be a short walk from there to the swim start. FYI dogs are NOT allowed in the park during the summer months.
CANCELLATIONS: Registrations are non-refundable, unless you purchased the opt-in refund protection during check-out, in which case you can file a claim online here. If you did not purchase the refund protection and 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 July 8 2021. After that date, a doctor's note is required to receive a credit.
Travel & Accommodations
Event Partners
Event schedule
- Sun, August 8, 2021 8:30 AM - Race Start
Contact information
- Event contact
- Enviro-Sports
- info@envirosports.com
- Phone
- +1 415-868-1829
- Website
- Visit website
