The 11th Annual Horsetooth Open Water Swim will take place August 16, 2009. www.horsetoothswim.com
10k, 2.4 mile (with and without wetsuit) and 1 mile races will be held in Horsetooth Reservoir, Fort Collins, Colorado.
Registration is on Active.com and closes on August 7, 2009. No race-day registration.
Come join the fun of fresh-water, high-altitude swimming surrounded by the Rocky Mountains!
This event benefits TEAM Fort Collins, a non-profit group dedicated to preventing the abuse and illegal use of alcohol, tobacco, and drugs, especially among youth and families, by promoting healthy lifestyles through community mobilization, educational programs, and interactive events.
I was seriously considering this event; however, after looking at the event site, I'm very concerned about the cold water temp. Not sure how I could acclimate as I'm here in the south.
I was seriously considering this event; however, after looking at the event site, I'm very concerned about the cold water temp. Not sure how I could acclimate as I'm here in the south.