When does the Reston Masters' Jim McDonnell Lake Swims sell out?

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Reston Masters' Jim McDonnell Lake Swims

Q: How hard is the Reston Masters' Jim McDonnell Lake Swims 1 Mile?

Reston Masters' Jim McDonnell Lake Swims is a 1 Mile on a road course in Reston, Virginia. We don't have a verified elevation profile yet — check the organizer's course map for the climb breakdown.

Q: What should I wear for the Reston Masters' Jim McDonnell Lake Swims?

Race-day weather in Reston can swing year over year, so dress for the forecast on the day. As a rule of thumb, dress for ~10°F warmer than the standing temperature once you start running. Layer with a throwaway long-sleeve at the start, gloves and a hat for sub-50°F mornings, and a singlet plus a visor when it climbs above 60°F. The published start time is 8:00 AM. Check the race-day weather forecast on this page closer to the date for a specific recommendation.

May 24, 2026

Reston, Virginia

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About the Race

Reston Masters Swim Team is pleased to announce the 38th edition of the Jim McDonnell Lake Swims. Sanctioned by Potomac Valley LMSC for US Masters Swimming, Sanction#: 106-W001 The swims will be held on Sunday, May 24, 2026 at Lake Audubon in Reston, VA. (Directions)

Course Profile

Course profile data unavailable for this race.

Course features

Terrain

road

Surface

Road

Elevation gain

Not measured

Course type

Not stated

Field size

Unknown

Boston qualifier

Course map

Not yet published

Elevation profile

Not measured

Accessibility & inclusion

Walker-friendly

Stroller-friendly

Dog-friendly

Kids race

Vibe & community

scenic

No charity partner listed.

History & past results

Years running

Unknown — claim to add

Recurrence

Annual (assumed)

Past finisher times and year-over-year participation will appear here once the organizer publishes them.

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Common questions

How hard is the Reston Masters' Jim McDonnell Lake Swims 1 Mile?

We don't have a verified elevation profile yet — check the organizer's course map for the climb breakdown.

What should I wear?

Dress for ~10°F warmer than the standing temperature once you start running. Throwaway long-sleeve at the start, gloves and a hat for sub-50°F mornings, singlet plus visor when it climbs above 60°F. The race-day forecast above is the source of truth closer to the date.