Welcome to
Year two of
Mudskipper Seneca - Dresden
Canaqua Sports event in New York State
Featuring Open Water Swim and SwimRun races in Seneca Lake and its surrounding trails
DATE
June 28, 2026
Thanks to the proximity of many of our participants from Canada, and the interest shown by many of our Canadian participants, we have created a dedicated Canadian registration page for this event. All pricing on this page is listed in Canadian Dollars.
Come and join us on June 28, 2026, and enjoy the beauty of the Finger Lakes region of New York. We are very excited to be growing our events across the United States, and we look forward to having a great Canadian contingent for this event.
Dresden, New York, is a beautiful town about halfway down Seneca Lake.
Come and join us at the town of Torrey Public Beach, located at 75 Charles Street in Dresden New York.
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Events
Mudskipper Swimrun Seneca Lake - Mini
A 9.5K event for those looking for a shorter event or who are interested in trying swimrun for the first time.
Mudskipper Swimrun Seneca Lake - Basic
2 laps of our 9.5K course for those looking for a greater challenge.
Mudskipper Seneca Lake Open Water Swim
Using our famous 1K swim course, participants can sign up for distances of 1K, 2K, or 3K, giving you the opportunity of an early-season swim that is right for you!
Registration fees
Prices are inclusive of mandatory charges, items, and fees
Mudskipper Seneca - Dresden - SwimRun Mini
Price changes in 3 months 12 days-
This 7-stage event is a great entry into the world of swimrun.
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$119.68Nov 19 – Dec 15
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Register for Mudskipper Seneca - Dresden - SwimRun Mini$130.38Now registering Dec 16 – Mar 30
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$141.08Mar 31 – Jun 24
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Mudskipper Seneca - Dresden - SwimRun Basic
Price changes in 2 months 25 days-
For those looking for a longer event the Basic distance includes 2 laps of our 9.50 course
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$130.38Nov 19 – Dec 15
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Register for Mudskipper Seneca - Dresden - SwimRun Basic$141.08Now registering Dec 16 – Mar 15
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$151.78Mar 16 – Jun 24
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Mudskipper Seneca - Dresden Open Water Swim
Price changes in 2 months 25 days-
1 lap of our 1K loop
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$82.23Nov 19 – Dec 15
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Register for Mudskipper Seneca - Dresden Open Water Swim$87.58Now registering Dec 16 – Mar 15
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$92.93Mar 16 – Jun 24
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Mudskipper Seneca - Dresden Open Water Swim 2K
Price changes in 2 months 25 days-
2 laps of our 1K loop
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$87.58Nov 19 – Dec 15
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Register for Mudskipper Seneca - Dresden Open Water Swim 2K$92.93Now registering Dec 16 – Mar 15
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$98.28Mar 16 – Jun 24
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Mudskipper Seneca - Dresden Open Water Swim 3K
Price changes in 2 months 25 days-
Our longest swim of the day. 3laps of our 1K course
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$92.93Nov 19 – Dec 15
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Register for Mudskipper Seneca - Dresden Open Water Swim 3K$98.28Now registering Dec 16 – Mar 15
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$103.63Mar 16 – Jun 24
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What a beautiful place to race!
Welcome to Dresden, New York in the beautiful Finger Lakes Region, and on the shores of Seneca Lake.
We are excited to be back for our second season in the beautiful location, and look forawrd to a great day of swimming and swimrun.
Race Info
Location:Torrey Public Beach
75 Charles Street,
Dresden, NY, 14441
Check-in: 7:00 AM - 8:30 AM
Facilities & Food:
- Washrooms will be available
- Food will be provided
Race Details:
- Swim caps will be provided for each swimmer and MUST BE WORN for identification purposes during the race
- A number will be inked on upper back/shoulder of each participant
- Water temperature at this time of year ranges between 68 – 72 degrees Fahrenheit
- There will not be a "rain date" and a delay (or cancellation) would only occur in the event of lightning
SwimRun Characteristics
For those of you who are new to the sport of SwimRun, we understand that it may seem like a very daunting sport. Swimming with Paddles and with your shoes on, Running in a wetsuit. Yes, this is all very different and has helped to make SwimRun a very unique sport. Here are some of the basics that you will need to know about SwimRun. If you have any questions please feel free to email us at info@canaquasports.com and we will be happy to give you tips to get started
Equipment
Wetsuit
Wearing wetsuits is optional for most SwimRun Challenge events. For those who prefer to wear a wetsuit, you don’t need to have a SwimRun-specific model to take part – any swimming (Tri) wetsuit will do so long as you can move freely enough in it to run and it will keep you warm enough on long swims.
Shoes
The shoes you wear for SwimRun not only need to be comfortable for the long distances of technical trail running that you’ll be doing in your race but also need to be suitable for use in the water. Make sure they are a snug fit so they don’t come off when swimming and that they don’t soak up much water and drain well. Running with wet shoes on slippery rocks requires good traction so Good grip soles are essential!
Swim cap
In many SwimRun competitions the organizer provides a swimming cap (we will be providing Canaqua Sports swim caps). These are mandatory for all participants
Accessories
Goggles
Goggles are essential to avoid getting water in your eyes. You will need to have clear vision for sighting in open water. Cold water can also be quite uncomfortable on the face and eyes so covering up helps a lot! Goggles come in all shapes and sizes so try lots on and select a pair that fits your face well. Test them well in open water before hand – there is nothing more irritating than leaky goggles! It might be worth having a couple of pairs at the ready with different lenses. On dull days clear lenses will be best but on bright sunny days a tinted or polarised pair will help stop glare from the water. Some participants carry a second pair of spare goggles incase they lose them whilst running. Think about how you are going to carry them if you take them off your head to run.
Hand paddles
Many people use hand paddles for SwimRun. These add some extra power to your strokes by increasing the ‘catch’ are of your hand. There are many different types of paddles on the market, but you’ll need some that have straps to hold it on your hand or they can easily come off and be lost in open water. You’ll also need to think about how you are going to carry them on your runs and practice your transitions – getting out on rocky ground is hard when your have paddles on your hands!
If you decide to use paddles you must train with them a lot! Using paddles takes good technique and puts a lot of strain on your shoulders and back muscles. You need to build up the strength to be able to use them over long distances. If you don’t you will soon find you get very tired and worse you can injure yourself!
Pull buoy
SwimRun rules state that you can use any flotation aids so long as they are no bigger than 100 cm x 60 cm! Most people use a pull buoy.This float, which you hold between your legs instead of kicking, gives you extra buoyancy and allows you to save your legs during the swims. You’ll appreciate this when it is time to run! Using a pull buoy is generally why people decide to use the hand paddles as the extra propulsion makes up for the loss of the power from the kick. Pull buoys come in different shapes and sizes – what you use depends really on how much lift you need in your legs. For example, if you have a short wetsuit and heavy trainers you’ll need a bigger float.
Sumarpo Wetsuits - Official Sponsor of Canaqua Sports
Canaqua Sports is happy to announce Sumarpo Wetsuits as the sponsor of Canaqua Sports and our Open-Water Swim and SwimRun events.
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Event Maps
Mudskipper Seneca - Dresden
Map
Mudskipper Seneca Lake - Dresden
Swim 1 | 0.55 mi / 1000 yards | Enter water from beach. Swim will be counter-clockwise |
Run 2 | 1.5 mi | Exit park and turn left onto Charles St. Turn right onto Bogart St Turn right onto Anthony dr Turn right onto David Downey Rd Entrance to lake is down ramp at end of Downey St. |
Swim 2 | 0.68 mi (1200 yards) | Enter water and swim out and around docks on your right. Continue swimming South along end of docks until swim exit. |
Run 2 | 3.0 mi 1.6 to turn-around 1.4 to lake | Exit park and turn left onto Charles St Stay on Charles St and turn right onto Seneca St Cross railroad tracks and turn left into Keuka Outlet Trail Parking. Continue on outlet trail until turn-around Return along outlet trail to Seneca St. Entrance to lake is at end of Seneca St |
Swim 3 | 0.4 mi (700 yards) | Enter water and turn left Continue swimming around barge until swim exit |
Run 3 | 0.02 mi | Finish for all single loop participant |
Single Loop: Total distance 6.1 mi Double Loop: Total Distance 11.2 mi
Mudskipper Seneca Lake Open Water Swim
Single Lap | 0.55 mi / 1000 yards | Enter water from beach. Swim will be counter-clockwise Exit water after each loop and reenter |
Other notes:
Please be respectful of the residents and their property. Stay on the route - Do not cut through the lawns Do not litter
Water will be available near the swim 2 entrance and at turn turnaround on run 2 (roughly 1.5 miles into the run)
Event schedule
- Sun, June 28, 2026 7:00 a.m. - Onsite Registration and check-in
- Sun, June 28, 2026 8:30 a.m. - Mandatory Meeting
- Sun, June 28, 2026 9:00 a.m. - Start of race
Contact information
- Event contact
- leah Murray
- Phone
- 585-704-8461
- Website
- Visit website
