Event Details
Change Your Latitude is a combined 10k/6k/3k/1k open water swim located in beautiful Sitka, Alaska. The race is organized by Baranof Barracuda Swim Club and includes solo or relay 10k (6.2 miles), 6.6K (4.1 miles), and 3.3k (2 miles) swims in Sitka Sound. Swim alongside the picturesque shoreline of Sitka National Historical Park.
Course Distances and Pricing:
- 10k: $125 (Early), $150 (After June 1st), $175 (After July 1st)
- 6.6k: $125 (Early), $150 (After June 1st), $175 (After July 1st)
- 3.3k: $125 (Early), $150 (After June 1st), $175 (After July 1st)
- 1k: $50 (Entries accepted up to race day)
The 10k will loop the course three times, the 6k completing two laps, and the 3k completing one turn of the course. The 1k distance will follow the main course with a designated turn around buoy.
Registration and Event Schedule
Registration is open for all ages and must be completed by July 21. A MANDATORY pre-race meeting will take place on August 2, 2025, with fun activities leading up to the race day.
Race Day on August 3, 2025:
- 7:30 AM: Final Course Review
- 8:00 AM: 10K Start
- 9:00 AM: 6K Start
- 9:45 AM: 3K Start
- 11:00 AM: 1K Start
Swimmers must submit proof of a continuous one-hour swim in conditions similar to event temperatures, and wetsuits are recommended.
