The Huntington Mile: Open Water Swim Series & Race
The Huntington Mile is a one-mile and two-mile USMS-sanctioned open water swim race held at Lake Clare, a 65+ acre recreational lake in Huntington, Indiana. This event is designed for experienced open water swimmers and is presented and organized by L4L Community Studios, a volunteer-operated 501(c)(3) nonprofit. The Huntington Mile Open Water Swim Series & Race serves as a fundraiser for L4L Aquatics programming and helps bring awareness to open water swimming, water safety, and community-based endurance sport. Throughout the season and on race day, swimmers are supported by the L4L Aquatics Safety Team both on land and in the water.
Host & Affiliation: Join USMS Swim Club L4L Aquatics (L4LA) and our host organization, L4L Community Studios, for the 2026 Huntington Mile Open Water Swim Series & Race at Lake Clare.
2026 Race Date: Sunday, September 13, 2026, 9:00 AM Start
Summer Sundays — Open Water Practices: In addition to race day, the L4L Aquatics Team returns for its 7th season offering weekly open water swim practices at Lake Clare. Dates: May 17 – September 27, 2026. Times: Sundays | 1:00–3:00 PM. These sessions provide a 300–500 yard triangular open water practice course and serve as race-course familiarization. Eligibility: Experienced swimmers 14 years and older (practices only - must be 18+ for race).
Venue: Lake Clare, 1005 N Broadway Ave, Huntington, IN 46750.
Courses:
- Two-Mile Open Water Swim
- Huntington Mile (Olympic Mile)
All races begin and finish on the beach using a running beach start and finish. Courses are configured as out-and-back triangular loops.
Registration & Packet Pickup: Race Day Packet Pickup: 7:00–7:45 AM. Race Day In-Person Registration: 6:45–7:45 AM.
Entry Fees: Entry fees support safety & rescue operations, course equipment, sanctioning & insurance, officials, swim caps, awards, timing, and select pre/post-race food & drink. T-shirts are optional and not guaranteed after August 31, 2026.
Refund Policy: No refunds or deferrals. In the event of cancellation, shortened race, or inclement weather, no refunds will be issued.
Awards: Top 3 Male & Female in each distance and age division.
