Donner Lake Alpine Swim

Truckee Donner Lake Open Water Swim

Sunday, July 26, 2026

Welcome to the Donner Lake Alpine Swim. Held in Donner Lake a beautiful clean and clear Alpine lake in Truckee CA.

The Town of Truckee is a unique mountain town with many fun and rewarding experiences.

The Donner Lake Alpine Swim takes place concurrently with the Donner Lake Triathlon. Click here or on the logo for information on the DLT where you could also participate in a Triathlon, Aquabike, and have the kids enter in the DLT Kids Triathlon.

Registration

Donner Lake Alpine Swim	By 7/25	On-site if Available
1/2 mile	$55	$70
1/2 mile youth/senior	$50	$65
1.2 mile	$70	$80
1.2 mile youth/senior	$65	$75
2.4 mile	$80	$90
2.4 mile youth/senior	$75	$85

Processing fees not included.

Senior is 65+ Youth is 18 and under

Included with registration:

Finishing Medal
Swim Cap
T-shirt
Recovery Food
Meal
Age Group and Overall Awards
- 10 year age groups, wetsuit and non-wetsuit categories
Water Safety
Advance Live Support onsite

Saturday, July 25	Function	Location
3:00-5:00 PM	Athlete check-in and registration	West End Beach, Donner Lake
Sunday, July 26	Function	Location
6:30-7:30 AM	Athlete check-in and registration	West End Beach, Donner Lake
7:45 AM	Race Briefing	West End Beach, Donner Lake
8:00 AM	Half Mile Start	West End Beach, Donner Lake
8:10 AM	1.2 and 2.4 Start, after Half Mile is complete	West End Beach, Donner Lake
8:15 AM	First finishers	West End Beach, Donner Lake
11:00:00	Awards	West End Beach, Donner Lake

Swim Cap Colors

TBA

Course Distance Options

All courses start just off the beach. You’ll stand shin deep looking due east across the 3 miles of Donner Lake. Large buoys mark your route.

All course distances qualify for the Championship
1/2 mile course is two left turns and back to the finish
1.2 mile course is two left turns and back to the finish
2.4 mile course is two left turns, short beach run, then a second lap, and back to the finish

Bring your friends and family as the course are easily viewed from the shore.

Wetsuits

Water temperature should be mid 60’s
Wetsuits are allowed but not required
Results, we score in the Wetsuit and Non Wetsuit division
Need a Wetsuit? Let us know, we can help you out.

Registration Policy

A big thank you to our sponsors and partners!

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2026 Swim Registration