Each year Rogue Valley Masters hosts an open water swim series at beautiful Applegate Lake in Southern Oregon.

The 2026 event will include the USMS Marathon Distance Open Water National Championship (10K)!

The 10k, 5k and 2.5k events take place on Saturday, July 18, 2026. The 1500m and 3x500m Pursuit Sprint Relay are on Sunday, July 19th, 2026.

We are looking forward to seeing you there!

Registration will open in early 2026.

Water temperature is usually perfect (in the mid-70s) and the scenery is unbelievable! Please join us for an incredible weekend in the beautiful mountains of Southern Oregon.

The registration link is also posted on the Oregon Masters Swimming website.

Follow the below link for directions to Applegate Lake from Medford:
Directions to Applegate Lake from Medford

This event is authorized under a special use permit by the Rogue River-Siskiyou National Forest.