Open Water Wednesdays

About the Event

Open Water Wednesdays at Lake Meridian Park

Kent, WA

6:30-7:30PM

June 3 - September 9, 2026

Meet at the Picnic tables on the west side of the Lake Meridian boat launch parking lot.

Special edition: Open Water Wednesdays at Lake Tapps - Allan York Park on August 26th - 6:30-7:30PM

(No swims 6/24 or 8/12)

Open Water Wednesdays (OWW) are one of the coolest traditions in the PNW triathlon community—coached open water swim workouts held at Lake Meridian Park in Kent, WA since 2006!

Each session features a 300-yard buoy loop where you'll swim with others at your pace. A coach in a kayak leads the workout from the start buoy, guiding you through an open water-style interval session—think pool training meets real-world swim skills.

On some nights, a second coach paddles near shore to work with newer swimmers. They’ll help you get comfortable in the water and confident with open water skills so you can join the main group on the course in no time.

Whether you're training for your next triathlon or just looking to level up your open water game, OWW is the perfect mix of fun, fitness, and skill-building!

Open Water Wednesdays are a great workout for any open water swimmer - you'll get valuable fitness training and can practice open water skills like sighting, turning at buoys, and swimming close to others. This workout has the full spectrum of swimmers - from newbies to some of the fastest swimmers in the area. You'll fit right in!

Flexible Sign-Up. Big Savings.

You can register for just one workout at a time—but you’ll save money if you sign up for 3 or more.
In fact, if you sign up for 9, 10, or 11 workouts, each one is half the price!

Plans change? No problem.
If you can’t make a workout you registered for, just come to a different one. We’ll transfer your registration when you arrive—no need to tell us ahead of time.

Not sure of your summer schedule?
Pick the number of workouts you think you’ll attend. You’ll still get the discount, and the flexibility to shift dates as needed.

Note: This training is USA Triathlon (USAT) sanctioned. If you’re not a USAT annual member, you’ll need a one-day pass—but that pass covers all your workouts, not each one.

See more about pricing on the "Pricing" page.

Wetsuits are mandatory If you don't own a swim-specific wetsuit yet, take a look at the blueseventy line that you can find at Northwest Tri & Bike. Swim-specific wetsuits are far superior over the general watersports wetsuits, that can actually make open water swimming harder! Northwest Tri & Bike will have blueseventy wetsuits available for you to try at the workouts. These are the best suits on the market and are produced right here in Seattle, WA. Learn more on the 'Wetsuits" page.

Join us for a fun summer of Wednesday evening swims!

Races Offered

June 3

Jun 03, 2026

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Distance — June 3

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Type — Water sports

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18:30

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$25.00

June 10

Jun 10, 2026

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Distance — June 10

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Type — Water sports

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18:30

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$25.00

June 17

Jun 17, 2026

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Distance — June 17

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Type — Water sports

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18:30

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$25.00

June 24th

Jun 24, 2026

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Distance — June 24th

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Type — Water sports

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18:30

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$25.00

July 1 - Transition Night

Jul 01, 2026

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Distance — July 1 - Transition Night

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Type — Water sports

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18:30

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$25.00

July 8

Jul 08, 2026

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Distance — July 8

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Type — Water sports

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18:30

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$25.00

July 15

Jul 15, 2026

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Distance — July 15

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Type — Water sports

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18:30

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$25.00

July 22

Jul 22, 2026

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Distance — July 22

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Type — Water sports

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18:30

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$25.00

July 29

Jul 29, 2026

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Distance — July 29

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Type — Water sports

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18:30

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$25.00

August 5

Aug 05, 2026

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Distance — August 5

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Type — Water sports

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18:30

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$25.00

August 19

Aug 19, 2026

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Distance — August 19

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Type — Water sports

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18:30

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$25.00

August 26 - Lake Tapps

Aug 26, 2026

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Distance — August 26 - Lake Tapps

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Type — Water sports

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18:30

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$25.00

September 2

Sep 02, 2026

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Distance — September 2

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Type — Water sports

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18:30

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$25.00

September 9

Sep 09, 2026

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Distance — September 9

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Type — Water sports

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18:30

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$25.00

Weather Overview

These values represent the 3-year monthly averages for June in Kent.

Temp (°C)

Feels Like (°C)

thermostat 10.8° / 22.5°

wb_sunny 9.0° / 20.6°

Wind (km/h)

Humidity (%)

air 9.4 /

water_drop 67.1%

Temp (°C)

Feels Like (°C)

Wind (km/h)

Humidity (%)

thermostat 10.8° / 22.5°

wb_sunny 9.0° / 20.6°

air 9.4 km/h

water_drop 67.1%

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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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About the Event

Open Water Wednesdays at Lake Meridian Park

Kent, WA

6:30-7:30PM

June 3 - September 9, 2026

Special edition: Open Water Wednesdays at Lake Tapps - Allan York Park on August 26th - 6:30-7:30PM

(No swims 6/24 or 8/12)

Open Water Wednesdays (OWW) are one of the coolest traditions in the PNW triathlon community—coached open water swim workouts held at Lake Meridian Park in Kent, WA since 2006!

Each session features a 300-yard buoy loop where you'll swim with others at your pace. A coach in a kayak leads the workout from the start buoy, guiding you through an open water-style interval session—think pool training meets real-world swim skills.

On some nights, a second coach paddles near shore to work with newer swimmers. They’ll help you get comfortable in the water and confident with open water skills so you can join the main group on the course in no time.

Whether you're training for your next triathlon or just looking to level up your open water game, OWW is the perfect mix of fun, fitness, and skill-building!

Flexible Sign-Up. Big Savings.

You can register for just one workout at a time—but you’ll save money if you sign up for 3 or more.In fact, if you sign up for 9, 10, or 11 workouts, each one is half the price!

Plans change? No problem.If you can’t make a workout you registered for, just come to a different one. We’ll transfer your registration when you arrive—no need to tell us ahead of time.

Not sure of your summer schedule?Pick the number of workouts you think you’ll attend. You’ll still get the discount, and the flexibility to shift dates as needed.

Note: This training is USA Triathlon (USAT) sanctioned. If you’re not a USAT annual member, you’ll need a one-day pass—but that pass covers all your workouts, not each one.

See more about pricing on the "Pricing" page.

Join us for a fun summer of Wednesday evening swims!

Races Offered

June 3

June 10

June 17

June 24th

July 1 - Transition Night

July 8

July 15

July 22

July 29

August 5

August 19

August 26 - Lake Tapps

September 2

September 9

Weather Overview

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You can register for just one workout at a time—but you’ll save money if you sign up for 3 or more.
In fact, if you sign up for 9, 10, or 11 workouts, each one is half the price!

Plans change? No problem.
If you can’t make a workout you registered for, just come to a different one. We’ll transfer your registration when you arrive—no need to tell us ahead of time.

Not sure of your summer schedule?
Pick the number of workouts you think you’ll attend. You’ll still get the discount, and the flexibility to shift dates as needed.