The April Fool's Open Water Swim

The April Fool's Open Water Swim

Join us at Lake Longhorn for a fun open water race! It’s the next race in the Shark Attack series! Whether you're an open water newbie, or a seasoned triathlete or open water swimmer looking for a challenge, this event is perfect for youth and adult athletes looking to train for the next race...in a race, gain experience, or just enjoy a great swim.

🗺️ Click here for the Course Map and Race Instructions

Race with us!

✔️ Train for your next big race...how about that next Ironman?

✔️ Enjoy a fun, safe, and well-organized open water experience!

Race Details:

🏊 Distances:

• 1.25K & 2.5K – Choose one or swim both for the same entry fee!

• 500m (Ages 12 & Under) – A great race for younger swimmers. (Not included in the bundled option)

• Extra swim practice time available before the race!

🚨 USAT Sanctioned Event – Single-event passes available during registration.

🏊 USA Swimming Teams & Coaches – Contact us for event files and details.

The Event:

Planned by Chris Sustala, an experienced USA Swimming & Triathlon coach, open water swimmer, and Ironman triathlete, this race is designed to be both challenging and fun. 

If you’re a USA Swimming athlete or team competing in the Gulf Open Water All-Star Team Qualifier, this is your chance to train on a similar course, try it out ahead of time, and compete against future competitors!

For USA Swimming event files and details, contact us directly:

📩 Chris Sustala – csustala@gmail.com

📩 Amanda Hoover – ahoover@alumni.utexas.net

Estimated Race Timeline:

6:30 – Park Opens and Check-in Begins

7:30 – Open Water Practice Starts

8:25 – Open Water Practice Ends

8:30 - Call for 1.25KM swim – Men and Women

8:35 – Race Instructions 1.2KM swim – Check-in - Males and Females

8:45 – Event 1 Men 1.25KM Start 

          Wave 1: US Swim Team Members

          Wave 2: USAT Swimmers

8:50 – Event 2 - Women 1.25KM Start

           Wave 3: US Swim Team Members

           Wave 4: USAT Swimmers

9:15 - Call for 2.5KM swim – Men and Women

9:20 – Race Instructions 2.5KM swim – Check-in - Males and Females

9:30 – Event 3 Men 2.5KM Start

          Wave 5: US Swim Team Members

          Wave 6: USAT Swimmers

9:35 – Event 4 Women 2.5KM Start

          Wave 7: US Swim Team Members

          Wave 8: USAT Swimmers

10:45 – Call for 500M – Boys and Girls

10:50 – Race instructions 500M – Check-in - Boys and Girls

11:00 – Event 5 – Wave 9 All Boys 500M Start

11:15 – Event 6 Wave 10 All Girls 500M Start

🚀 Don’t miss this chance to race, train, and have fun in open water! Sign up now!