Race Weekend Details

​Schedule of events: 
​SUBJECT TO CHANGE

6:30- 7:40 AM packet/chip pick-up  
                   SOUTH SHORE - White Birch shelter
7:30-7:45 AM warm up 
8am first swimmers start
Start will be rolling within each pre-assigned corral. 


This is a 1.2 mile loop, well marked with large buoys, patrolled by lifeguards and volunteers in a variety of watercraft. The water temperatures for Devil's Lake will likely be in the mid 60's. Wetsuits encouraged. 
 
 

HUGE Thank You to everyone that helped make the 2022, 8th Annual Big Swell Swim a big success!
2022: 316 finishers (date moved to June)
2021: 390 finishers, youth race cancelled
2020: Canceled due to covid
2019: 436 finishers, 15 in youth race
2018: 429 finishers, 19 in youth race
2017: 400 finishers, 19 in youth race
2016: 405 finishers
​2015: 254 finishers
​2014: 187 finishers

Directions to race start:  
​South Shore, Devil's Lake State Park
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​From HWY 12 heading north, Right on Hwy 78 (through Sauk and Prairie Du Sac), Left on Hwy 113, Left on South Lake Rd.  This will take you to the park entry.  Pass through there and head to the parking lot to the left or straight ahead. Make sure to display your park sticker or one day pass (which you get when you pick up your packet).  

​We are meeting at the tables near the beach! There are bathrooms, changing rooms and showers are nearby at the Red Oak Shelter.

Big Swell Swim Devil's Lake, Past Results: