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Sat, Aug 01, 2026 at 8:00 AM
Location:
141 Lake Road
Brookfield, Massachusetts
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Wild Bill Swim & Paddle Challenges

SATURDAY, AUGUST 1st, 2026 | BROOKFIELD, MASSACHUSETTS

Come join us for fun, fitness and philanthropy!

New, experienced, young, old, and adaptive* swimmers and volunteers welcome

The Wild Bill Swim & Paddle Challenge includes:

Open Water Swim distances: 3 mile | 2 mile | 1 mile | 1/2 mile | 1 Mile Paddlers loop | 400 yd. fun swim and more!

This is an anchor event for the WaterWise Foundation, which raises money to help children learn basic water safety skills and to swim. Your support is much appreciated. Learn more about the organization and its mission at www.wildbillswim.org

The swim challenge is in honor and remembrance of

Dr. 'Wild Bill' Yorzyk, Olympic gold medalist, butterfly Learn more,

EVENT PRICING*

EVENT DESCRIPTION General Pricing Student Pricing Team Discount (5+ people)

Three (3) Mile Open Water Swim (2h 30 max time) $75 $65 15%

Two (2) Mile Open Water Swim $70 $60 15%

One (1) Mile Open Water Swim $65 $50 15%

One (1) Mile Open Water Paddlers Loop $40 -- --

Half (1/2) Mile Open Water Swim $30

400 yd Fun Swim - with or without flotation device $25 -- --

  • Adaptive swimmers need to bring their own support

Bring Friends and Family!

Food, Raffle prizes, Children's activities, Flotilla, Music and Fun at event.

For detailed start times and activities please visit www.wilbbillswim.org

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