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Central Maryland SwimFest

Name: Central Maryland SwimFest
Start: 2026-05-09
End: 2026-05-09
Location: Thurmont

Thurmont, Maryland, United States

calendar_today 09 May, 2026

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sell $45.00 – $55.00

About the Event

Welcome to the 2026 Central MD SwimFest brought to you by French Creek Racing!

This SwimFest event at Cunningham Falls State Park in Thurmont, MD has three distances (plus options to combine events for longer distance) including:
800 meter swim (1 loop)
1600 meter swim (2 loops)
2400 meter swim (3 loops)

For an extra challenge, race in all 3! Get 30% off your 2nd race and 45% off your 3rd race.

Check-in is available from 7:30AM to 10:30AM on Saturday May 9. All racers should check in when they arrive.

NO REFUNDS and no rain date. In the event of inclement weather, entries will roll into next year's race, or you may defer to another FCR event. A registered athlete may request a deferral to next year's event if they do so at least 14 days prior to the event. A nominal fee shall apply.

Historical water temperature varies, but we expect water temperature to be between 62-70F for this date. Wetsuits will be allowed with water temps below 78.0 degrees.

We always need volunteers, lifeguards, and other helpers to run successful events. To volunteer, please check out our volunteer link at www.frenchcreekracing.com/volunteer

Races Offered

800 Meter

May 09, 2026

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Distance — 800m

terrain

Type — Water sports

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09:00

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$45.00

1600 Meter

May 09, 2026

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Distance — 1600m

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Type — Water sports

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09:45

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$50.00

2400 Meter

May 09, 2026

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Distance — 2400m

terrain

Type — Water sports

timer

10:45

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$55.00

Weather History

These values represent the 3-year monthly averages for May in Thurmont.

thermostat Temperature

11.4° / 21.9°

wb_sunny Feels like

9.7° / 20.2°

light_mode Avg sunshine hours

9h 53m

water_drop Avg rainfall

4.3 mm

ac_unit Avg snowfall

—

air Avg wind speed

9.1 km/h (Light breeze)

opacity Sweat loss rate

Moderate

terrain Course conditions

Firm and slightly soft

sunny Max UV Index

High (6.0)

humidity_mid Humidity

71.6%

wb_twilight Sunrise

05:54

nightlight Sunset

20:17

About Thurmont

Learn more about the host city, Thurmont.

Thurmont is a small town in Frederick County, Maryland. It hosts the Catoctin Colorfest, an arts and crafts festival that draws in about 125,000 people each autumn.