Roy Webster Columbia River Cross-Channel Swim takes place on Sat, Sep 5, 2026 in Cascade Locks, United States. The main route is 1.8 km.
- Date
- Sat, Sep 5, 2026
- Start
- Cascade Locks 🇺🇸
- Distance
- 1.8 km
- Level
- Open to all
Swimmers board a historic sternwheeler paddleboat and are ferried across the Columbia River before leaping into the water to complete an approximately 1.1-mile open-water swim back to the Oregon shore.
Official event pageWhat this race demands
This 1.8-kilometer open-water swim demands sustained upper-body endurance and comfort with natural water conditions. Athletes must manage a point-to-point crossing of the Columbia River.
Open-water navigation
Because the course takes place across the Columbia River following a ferry ride, swimmers must maintain a straight line and sight effectively without lane lines.
Sustained endurance
Covering 1.8 kilometers entirely in open water requires continuous freestyle stroke efficiency and cardiovascular stamina without rest walls.
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