Charlotte Open Water Swim Series

05/05/2024

Hey, all! We had an amazing O'CRUD event yesterday - thanks to everyone who participated or volunteered. Record turnout!

Registration is open for 2025!

EARLY BIRD DISCOUNT:

10k discount code: OCRUD10K - $20 OFF
2.4-mile discount code: OCRUD2425 - $10 OFF

*Discount codes expire at noon tomorrow (Mon., May 6) and they ain't comin back 🙂

Sign up now!

O'CRUD 2025 724 Elm Avenue, Mount Holly, NC, USA - O'CRUD Saturday, May 3, 2025The O'CRUD (Open-water Catawba… - May 3, 2025

12/22/2023

This is a super program to prep for our races or whatever open water/triathlons on your ‘24 calendar!

12/08/2023

'24 registration pages are live!

08/16/2023

Gratifying to see the positive reviews rolling in for our O'CRUD marathon swim! This is a new effort by the Marathon Swimmers Federation to bring accountability to the world of marathon swimming. Thanks to those who took the time to review our event. All feedback is welcome as we continue to improve the race experience every year. See you next May!

O Crud Swim results, 2019-2022

08/08/2023

Come join us! Two options - the 2-mile main event or an 800-yard Fun Swim.

Charlotte Open Water Championship 2023 724 Elm Avenue, Mount Holly, NC, USA - Charlotte Open Water ChampionshipsSeptember 30, 2023Don't… - September 30, 2023

07/17/2023

We need 3 more entries to reach our goal of 50 participants for Saturday's multi-sport race! Come join us!

TriVenture Race 1500 River Drive, Belmont, NC - $10 off for the next ten people to register starting NOW… - July 22, 2023

06/13/2023

Hey, everyone! Come join us for the next race in our open water series! It's the short, fast one :) We also have the 800m fun swim. come join us...

Mt Holly Mile 2023 724 Elm Avenue, Mount Holly, NC, USA - The Mt. Holly Mile& 800m Fun SwimSaturday, July 8, 2023 The… - July 8, 2023

04/23/2023

Come join us!

O'CRUD 2023 724 Elm Avenue, Mount Holly, NC, USA - O'CRUD Saturday, May 6, 2023The O'CRUD (Open-water Catawba… - May 6, 2023

01/08/2023

Registration is open for the 2023 Charlotte Open Water Swim Series!

Charlotte's only open water series keeps growing each year. We work hard to create a safe, competitive and inclusive environment. Our commitment is to promote open water swimming, healthy living and community.

- O'CRUD (Catawba River Up and Down)
10K and 2.4 Mile Swim
May 6, 2023

- Mt. Holly Mile
1 Mile
800 yard fun swim
July 8, 2023

- Charlotte Open Water Championships
2 mile out and back swim
800 yard fun swim
September 30, 2023

Come join us!

Event is hosted by Aquatic Adventures, with race management by Go Ahead Events. Sponsorship opportunities available, DM for more information on packages.

Charlotte Open Water Swim Series 2023 724 Elm Avenue, Mount Holly, NC, USA - O'CRUD (Catawba River Up and Down)10K and 2.4 Mile SwimMay…

09/18/2022

Volunteers needed for the final race of our series! Kayak and land support is much appreciated. There's a free t-shirt in it for ya...

Support open water swimming in Charlotte! We're looking for volunteers who can help on water or land the Charlotte Open Water Champs on Sat., Oct. 8. You'll need to arrive at 7 a.m. Race starts at 8 a.m, with the first finishers taking about one hour to swim the course. We'll take care of equipping....

01/16/2022

Registration is OPEN for our 2022 Charlotte Open Water Swim Series. Let's go!

Charlotte Open Water Swim Series 724 Elm Avenue, Mount Holly, NC, USA - O'CRUD (Catawba River Up and Down)10K and 2.4 Mile SwimMay…

12/28/2021

Happy Holidays!

I wanted to express my gratitude to everyone who made our 2021 events such a success. This was the first year of the full, three-race schedule that I had envisioned for Charlotte - and for all of us who love open water swimming so much.

I'm excited to share our event schedule for 2022. Registration sites will be up by Jan. 1. But I wanted to share with you so you can pencil us in on your 2021 race calendar!

2022 Charlotte Open Water Swim Series:

- O’CRUD (10k) Sat., May 7
- Mt. Holly Mile! (1 mile) Sat., July 9
- Charlotte Open Water Championships (2.7 mile) Sat., Oct. 1

Thanks so much for your support!