2026 SwimRVA Down River Rip
Date: Sat May 9, 2026
Location: Midlothian, VA 23113 US
Description: Ready for a fast swim? Swimmers start from Watkins Landing and swim straight down river, with the current, to Robious Landing Park for an in-water finish. What a great way to start the open water season off fast.
Events:
- 4.4 Mile River Swim
- Price: $129
- Time: 7:00AM EDT - 11:00AM EDT
- Registration Opens December 1, 2025 at 12:01am EST
- WETSUIT 4.4 Mile River Swim
- Price: $129
- Time: 7:00AM EDT - 11:00AM EDT
- Registration Opens December 1, 2025 at 12:01am EST
Place:
Robious Landing Park
3800 James River Rd
Midlothian, VA US 23113
Athlete and Volunteer Information:
The 2025 Race Packet is posted below. The 2025 event will have wetsuit and non-wetsuit categories. PLEASE NOTE: for safety reasons, wetsuits will be prohibited if the water temperature is 82-degrees or warmer.
Get your extra brunch wristbands ordered by May 5th.
You can find up to date water temperature as well as search for historic water temperatures here: WATE R TEMP
You can find up to date river height and flow here: RIVER CONDITIONS (above 5ft is a fast current, above 7ft is very fast and may require course changes due to safety issues)
2025 Race Information Packet Click the icon below to download the attached PDF.
