Wild Fish Swim Festival

USMS MEMBERS WILL RECEIVE A $20 DISCOUNT ON ENTRY AT CHECKOUT.

THE POSTED ENTRY FEE OF $85 INCLUDES A ONE-DAY USMS MEMBERSHIP.

FIFTEENTH CHARLES RIVER ONE-MILE SWIM

Race Details

Distance: 1 mile

Date: Saturday, June 6, 2026. No rain date.

Start: 8 am

Check-in: 6:45am – 7:20am

Location: The River Dock (near the Arthur Fiedler statue by the Hatch Shell on Esplanade)

Description: One-mile loop course between Harvard and Longfellow Bridge along the Charles River Esplanade. Water start and finish. Chip timing.

WHAT:

Start your day with purpose and energy at our beautiful 6-lane, 25-yard outdoor pool. Whether you're new to Masters swimming or a former collegiate athlete, every workout is designed to challenge and support you. Come swim with a great group of people and get stronger in the water!

WHEN:

June through September

Every Tuesday & Thursday morning

6:00 AM – 7:15 AM

WHO IT’S FOR:

Swimmers age 18 and up who can swim 100 yards freestyle (4 lengths) in 1:50 or faster.

WHAT TO EXPECT:

Each practice includes a warm-up followed by two to three sets focused on building fitness, speed, and endurance. Most workouts average around 3,000 yards.

COACH BILL BURNETT:

Bill became Head Coach of the Masters Team in 2022, taking over from longtime coach and team founder Jim Zotz. Under Bill’s leadership, the team has grown, consistently filling all 45+ spots each summer. Bill is a DIII All-American swimmer from Ohio Wesleyan University, owner of Goldfish Swim School in Rockland, and Founder of the Cohasset Triathlon.

COST:

Full Season (28 practices): $250

Half Season (14 practices): $175

QUESTIONS?

Email Coach Bill at [email protected]

The DAM sprint triathlon is in its 16th year of existence and the DAM duathlon in its 7th year at Lake Gardner in Amesbury, MA. Both events are USAT sanctioned events and managed by a USAT Certified Race Director. This annual race is a local favorite, just 45 minutes North of Boston it’s the perfect race for any athlete from beginner to elite!

Pricing

Triathlon & Duathlon & Aquabike:

Now - Feb 28: $110, Mar 1 - Apr 30: $125, May 1 - May 31: $145, Jun 1 - Jul 6: $165, Jul 7 - Jul 12: $185, Race Day: $200

TRI/DU Relay's:

Now - Feb 28: $160, Mar 1 - Apr 30: $175, May 1 - May 31: $200, Jun 1 - Jul 6: $225, Jul 7 - Jul 12: $250, Race Day: $275

Youth Tri and Youth DU and Youth Aquabike:

Now - Feb 28: $75, Mar 1 - Apr 30: $80, May 1 - May 31: $85, Jun 1 - Jul 6: $90, Jul 7 - Jul 13: $100