The Long Bridge Swim, in beautiful Sandpoint, Idaho, is the Northwest's premier open-water event. The swim is 1.76 miles across Lake Pend Oreille.
IT'S A FUN EVENT!
Our next swim is August 4, 2018 ... get it on your calendar now! Join us as a participant, volunteer or spectator! This event is great for any fitness level!
Online registration closes Thursday, August 2, 2018 at 11:59 PM
24th Annual Long Bridge Swim
DATE: Saturday, August 4, 2018
TIME: Check-in is from 6:30 to 7:30 a.m. There will be NO RACE DAY REGISTRATION available. Mandatory pre-swim meeting 8 a.m. • Swim start approximately 9 a.m. following conclusion of mandatory safety meeting.
We will shuttle all swimmers to the south end of the bridge where the swim starts.
Early Packet Pick Up and Last Chance to Register are on Friday, August 3, 2018 from 5:30 PM-7 PM at Sandpoint High School (410 S. Division Ave.,Sandpoint)
SAFETY: Safety is our #1 priority. Qualifed safety personnel have the authority to pull any swimmer out of the event for safety reasons. All swimmers must proceed under their own power - no “towing” of other swimmers permitted and
no flotation devices allowed (i.e. kick boards, life jackets, noodles etc). Swimmers under 8 years old must be approved by director (208-946-7533). The swim will proceed in all but lightning and severe wind/cold.
REFUNDS WILL NOT BE GIVEN IF CANCELLED DUE TO WEATHER OR ANY OTHER REASON.
Wet suits are recommended, but not required. It will make you safer and swim faster!
Participants wearing fins will not qualify for “speed” awards. •
Keokee of Sandpoint, Idaho