Sunday, September 24, 2023

Walmart OZ Mile Swim

<p>The Walmart OZ Mile Swim is an open water race that welcomes swimmers of all levels, from elite to novice. The event takes place at Beaver Lake Dam Site Park in Eureka Springs, Arkansas, and offers participants and spectators a full weekend of festivities centered around swimming. The weekend kicks off with an Expo at The Red Barn in Bentonville on Friday, followed by a pre-swim opportunity at the race venue on Saturday afternoon. On Sunday morning, it's race day! The course is a triangle shape with complete viewing for the spectators to see their swimmer the entire race. </p><p>The Walmart OZ Mile Swim has been fashioned after the Midmar Mile, the world's largest open water race, and the fastest female and male swimmers from the OZ Mile Swim will earn a trip to Midmar in 2023. The course is a triangle shape with complete viewing for the spectators to see their swimmer the entire race. There are four distinct waves of competition, and awards for first, second, and third male and female overall, and each race wave, including 5-year brackets for the age group wave. </p><p>The event also features two team divisions, Youth Teams for our 18 and under (USA Swimming Registered), and Adult Teams for our 18 and over (USMS Registered), each winning team to leave with a traveling trophy and a permanent trophy. For your team to participate, you must have at least 10 participants register under your team’s name to be eligible. </p><p>This year’s event will consist of music, food and beverages, and family and team friendly areas to spectate the action. The Walmart OZ Mile Swim has some amazing sponsors and partners, including Arvest as the presenting sponsor, Deloitte, UAMS, and the Ozark Outdoor Foundation as main sponsors. </p><p>The event is a great opportunity to showcase the natural beauty of the Ozark region and offer an opportunity for swimmers of all levels to compete locally. The waters at Beaver Lake Dam are spectacular; crystal clear, with more than 10 feet of visibility. For participants coming in from out of state who have never seen the Ozarks, this is the best excuse to visit. </p><p>So why not join us for a great day on the lake? Register today and be a part of the biggest swim in the US in the beautiful Ozarks!</p>