Name: Last Splash of Summer
Start: 2026-09-19
End: 2026-09-19
Location: Kent

About the Event

Last Splash of Summer is a family event! We have events for adults and kids.

HIGHLIGHTS:

The first 100 entries will receive a beach towel
500 Yard entry fee for 9 - 12 year olds is $35.00
Lake temperatures are expected to be in the mid 60's
T-Shirts will be sold until September 7th. Register early if you would like a T-Shirt.

PLACE: Lake Meridian 14800 SE 272nd St Kent, WA 98042

REGISTRATION:

Early Bird Registration Saturday, April 11th - Saturday, April 26th $65.00
Regular Registration Sunday, April 27th - Thursday, September 17th $75.00
Day of Race Registration, Saturday, September 19th $85.00
500 Yard Swim, open to 9 - 12 year olds, is $35.00 registration fee

EVENTS:

500 Yards for 9 - 12 year olds
1 Mile Wetsuit / No-Wetsuit
1 Mile FIN Wetsuit / No-Wetsuit
2 Mile Wetsuit / No-Wetsuit

PARENTAL GUARDIAN: Those 18 and under must be supervised by a parent or guardian and approval of parent or guardian supplied with entry.

RULES: Last Splash of Summer is not a USMS sanctioned event. We will follow the open water rules of USMS. The use of neoprene wetsuits and other nonporous attire is allowed in the wetsuit events. Fins are allowed in the 1 mile FIN events. Fins must be no longer than 12" and no mono fins allowed. Pull buoys, snorkels, mp3 players are examples of items that are not allowed.

10 and unders MUST swim the 500 yards

10 - 12 year olds that want to swim the mile need to submit the name of their coach and swim club as well as submit records (proof) they have swum a 500 in a USA swim meet in a time of 7:30 or faster including the name of the meet and date. Photo of results would be great. Please send information to Wendy Neely at wendy@bluewave-aquatics.com.

AGE GROUPS: 12 & under, 13-14, 15 & Over, 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, etc.)

Ages determined by date of birth as of December 31st.

TIMELINE:

7:30 AM Registration Check-In - This is 1 Hour Earlier than last year
8:30 AM Mandatory Safety Meeting
9:00 AM Event Start: 2 Mile
9:10 AM Event Start: 1 Mile
9:20 AM Event Start: 1 Mile FIN
Event Start: 500 Yards - usually when the course is cleared

MERCHANDISE:

Long sleeved hoodies are for sale this year! Hoodies will be sold during registration for a limited time period. We will not have hoodies available for purchase at the event. Hoodies are 50% cotton, 48% poly fleece, super soft premium materials.

Hoodies will be available for purchase until September 7th. Images of the t-shirt are available in the store at www.runsignup.com/Race/Store/WA/Kent/LastSplashOfSummer, or on our website at www.lastsplashofsummer.com/eventinformation.aspx

$50.00 SM, MD,LG, XLG
$55.00 2XL, 3XL, 4XL

RACE INSURANCE: Race / Event insurance is available for purchase during registration from REGShield. If you are interested please read the information provided to understand what is covered and what is not covered. Any claims should be directed to REGShield. Blue Wave Aquatics is not affiliated with REGShield.

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2.1 mm

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7.7 km/h (Light breeze)

opacity Sweat loss rate

Moderate

terrain Course conditions

Firm and slightly soft

sunny Max UV Index

Moderate (3.5)

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77.1%

wb_twilight Sunrise

06:47

nightlight Sunset

19:19

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Kent is the fourth largest city in King County in the Puget Sound region of Washington State, between Seattle and Tacoma.

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Last Splash of Summer

About the Event

Last Splash of Summer is a family event! We have events for adults and kids.

HIGHLIGHTS:

PLACE: Lake Meridian 14800 SE 272nd St Kent, WA 98042

EVENTS:

AGE GROUPS: 12 & under, 13-14, 15 & Over, 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, etc.)

Ages determined by date of birth as of December 31st.

TIMELINE:

7:30 AM Registration Check-In - This is 1 Hour Earlier than last year

8:30 AM Mandatory Safety Meeting

9:00 AM Event Start: 2 Mile

9:10 AM Event Start: 1 Mile

9:20 AM Event Start: 1 Mile FIN

Event Start: 500 Yards - usually when the course is cleared

MERCHANDISE:

Long sleeved hoodies are for sale this year! Hoodies will be sold during registration for a limited time period. We will not have hoodies available for purchase at the event. Hoodies are 50% cotton, 48% poly fleece, super soft premium materials.

Hoodies will be available for purchase until September 7th. Images of the t-shirt are available in the store at www.runsignup.com/Race/Store/WA/Kent/LastSplashOfSummer, or on our website at www.lastsplashofsummer.com/eventinformation.aspx

$50.00 SM, MD,LG, XLG

$55.00 2XL, 3XL, 4XL

Races Offered

2 Mile No-Wetsuit (3,520 Yards)

2 Mile Wetsuit (3,520 Yards)

1 Mile No-Wetsuit (1760 Yards)

1 Mile Wetsuit (1760 Yards)

1 Mile FIN No-Wetsuit (1,760 Yards)

1 Mile FIN Wetsuit (1,760 Yards)

500 Yards

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