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14800 SE 272nd St, Kent WA

Saturday, September 19th, 2026

🏊‍♂️ Last Splash of Summer

Last Splash of Summer is a family event! We have events for adults and kids.

✨ Highlights

First 100 entries: The first 100 entries will receive a beach towel.
Entry Fee: 500 Yard entry fee for 9 - 12 year olds is $35.00.
Lake Temperatures: Expected to be in the mid 60's.
T-Shirts: Sold until September 7th. Register early if you would like a T-Shirt.

📍 Place

Lake Meridian 14800 SE 272nd St Kent, WA 98042

📝 Registration

Early Bird Registration Saturday, April 11th - Saturday, April 26th $65.00
Regular Registration Sunday, April 27th - Thursday, September 17th $75.00
Day of Race Registration, Saturday, September 19th $85.00
500 Yard Swim, open to 9 - 12 year olds, is $35.00 registration fee.

🏅 Events

500 Yards: for 9 - 12 year olds.
1 Mile: Wetsuit / No-Wetsuit.
1 Mile FIN: Wetsuit / No-Wetsuit.
2 Mile: Wetsuit / No-Wetsuit.

👪 Parental Guardian

Those 18 and under must be supervised by a parent or guardian and approval of parent or guardian supplied with entry.

📜 Rules

Last Splash of Summer is not a USMS sanctioned event. We will follow the open water rules of USMS. The use of neoprene wetsuits and other nonporous attire is allowed in the wetsuit events. Fins are allowed in the 1 mile FIN events. Fins must be no longer than 12" and no mono fins allowed. Pull buoys, snorkels, mp3 players are examples of items that are not allowed.

10 and unders MUST swim the 500 yards.

10 - 12 year olds that want to swim the mile need to submit the name of their coach and swim club as well as submit records (proof) they have swum a 500 in a USA swim meet in a time of 7:30 or faster including the name of the meet and date. Photo of results would be great. Please send information to Wendy Neely at wendy@bluewave-aquatics.com.

👶 Age Groups

12 & under, 13-14, 15 & Over, 18-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75-79, 80-84, 85-89, etc.

Ages determined by date of birth as of December 31st.

⏰ Timeline

7:30 AM: Registration Check-In - This is 1 Hour Earlier than last year.
8:30 AM: Mandatory Safety Meeting.
9:00 AM: Event Start: 2 Mile.
9:10 AM: Event Start: 1 Mile.
9:20 AM: Event Start: 1 Mile FIN.
Event Start: 500 Yards - usually when the course is cleared.

👕 Merchandise

Long sleeved hoodies are for sale this year! Hoodies will be sold during registration for a limited time period. We will not have hoodies available for purchase at the event. Hoodies are 50% cotton, 48% poly fleece, super soft premium materials.

Hoodies will be available for purchase until September 7th. Images of the t-shirt are available in the store at www.runsignup.com/Race/Store/WA/Kent/LastSplashOfSummer, or on our website at www.lastsplashofsummer.com/eventinformation.aspx.

$50.00: SM, MD, LG, XLG.
$55.00: 2XL, 3XL, 4XL.

🔒 Race Insurance

Race / Event insurance is available for purchase during registration from REGShield. If you are interested please read the information provided to understand what is covered and what is not covered. Any claims should be directed to REGShield. Blue Wave Aquatics is not affiliated with REGShield.