All events are fat & gluten free, no high fructose and no GMO's . . . but, loads of swimming FUN!

Because . . . WINNING ISN'T NORMAL™

Innovative • Progressive • Unique • Fun
Events conducted with integrity​

17th Annual
​Cap 2k Open Water Race
​April 28, 2019

The only "downhill swimming race in Texas”

​Austin's signature open water swimming event, the Cap 2k, is a 2000+ meter, straightaway course in Lady Bird Lake, which runs right down the middle of the city.

​Rated in the TOP 10 "Recreational Events in Austin," and in the TOP 50 Open Water Races in the U.S. Enjoy a beautiful swim, some live music here and there, and a post-race picnic catered by Austin favorites.  

17th Annual
​Deep Eddy Mile
​August 11, 2018

Austin Chronicle’s "Best Splash!" 

This classic event takes place in the cool waters of historic Deep Eddy Pool, the oldest outdoor pool in Texas.  A 1766 2/3 yards (or, 53 laps) mile is contested by age divisions: 18-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70-74, 75-79, 80-84 . . .

​Each swimmer gets his own lane. Competition is open to adults 18 and over.  Heats are seeded according to age group and time.  

15th Annual
​Lake Travis Relay
​October 20, 2018
​Cancelled due to historic flooding

​Fun is unavoidable

​A 12-mile open water swimming, 6-person relay beginning at Emerald Point and finishing with awards at finish-site restaurant.  

​Six swimmers per team will each complete a 20-minute leg, then a 15-minute leg, then 10-minute legs until their team has completed the designated course in the specified time.

12th Annual
​Highland Lakes Challenge
October 31 - November 4, 2018
Cancelled due to historic flooding

​The World's first-ever open water swimming stage race . . . and, pie.

Swim 5 lakes in 5 days! Held in the beautiful Highland Lakes hill country, just outside of Austin, Texas. Each day offers different challenges. Swim the 5-day "Monster Challenge" or  3-day "Weekend Warrior" or choose a day here or there.  Daily "Monster" distances between 2+ to 4+ miles. Mile swim offered on some days.​

Join swim mates afterwards for lunch and camaraderie over a free piece of pie from the landmark Bluebonnet Cafe.  After all, it's all about the pie!