Mudskipper U.S. Individual SwimRun Championships
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Mudskipper U.S. Individual SwimRun Championships : Deam Lake, Indiana
The Mudskipper U.S. Individual SwimRun Championships take place at Deam Lake State Recreation Area in Borden, Indiana on September 27, 2026. The event is organized by Mudskipper Events, powered by Canaqua Sports, and is presented as the U.S. stop in the Mudskipper Championship Series of longer swimrun races.
The program combines swimrun courses and open water swims on Deam Lake. The site is described as a 1,300 acre state recreation area with clean water and trail runs. Event materials note swimrun characteristics and equipment guidance, including that wetsuits are optional for most events and that the organizer provides swim caps which are mandatory for participants.
Distances listed for the event program include:
- 23.6 km Mudskipper U.S. SwimRun Championships
- 6.8 km Mudskipper U.S. SwimRun Indiana Short Course
- 14.48 km Indiana 9 Mile Ultraswim
- 4.8 km Mudskipper Open Water Swim (3 mi)
The championship series description indicates a focus on longer swimrun formats, with championship events ranging from roughly 20 km up to about 30 km where applicable. The organizer provides guidance on common swimrun equipment such as wetsuits, shoes, paddles, pull buoys, and goggles. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
