Tahoe Swimming Truckee Swimming Sierra Swimming
The SIERRA features some of the world’s clearest and purest freshwater lakes. Each year, we host open water swimming events at Lake Tahoe and Donner Lake.
Tahoe City Swim
Saturday, July 11, 2026
Lake Tahoe is renowned as one of the world’s premier recreational destinations. The region offers an incredible variety of mountain biking trails, adventurous hiking opportunities, and a range of water activities on Lake Tahoe, known as the “Big Blue.” This lake is one of the largest, deepest, and purest alpine lakes on Earth. One popular event in the area is the Tahoe City Swim, which takes place in historic Tahoe City and showcases the lake’s beautiful, clear, and clean waters. Participants can choose from three course distances: 1/2 mile, 1.2 miles, and 2.4 miles, all set up just off Commons Beach, where spectators can enjoy the action firsthand.
Donner Lake Alpine 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 great and unique mountain town with many fun and rewarding experiences for you. Plan to stay for the weekend and give the Donner Lake Triathlon a TRI as it happens concurrently.
Lake Tahoe Open Water Swim
Sunday, August 30, 2026
The Lake Tahoe Open Water Swim is held annually concurrently with the Lake Tahoe Triathlon on one of the last Sundays in August.
Sand Harbor Shark Fest Swim
2026 date TBA
The Sand Harbor Open Water Swim is part of the Sierra Open Water Swimming Series and takes place at one of Tahoe’s best sandy beaches. Sand Harbor, a highlight of the Nevada State Parks, features 55 acres of sandy shores, rocky coves, shaded forests, and stunning lake views. It provides visitors with exceptional opportunities to experience Lake Tahoe. Sand Harbor is located three miles south of Incline Village on State Route 28.
