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Emerald City Classic-Annual World Graded Championships

East Troy, Wisconsin, United States

calendar_today 22 Aug, 2026

sell $85.00

About the Event

By the power vested in Shark Free Swimming by absolutely no governing body whatsoever, you are hereby invited to compete in the totally self proclaimed World Open Water Swimming Graded Championships-that we decided is the most prestigious open water swim event on this side of the galaxy. This once-in-lifetime (and also annual, if we feel like it) event will determine World Champions by Age and Gender, ensuring maximum inclusivity and a statistically impressive number of champions. Odds of winning a "world title" have never been better.

Come out and celebrate open water swimmers of all ages and genders through age-graded and gender-based results. While proudly self-declared, this event is designed to showcase performances across age- and gender-based categories, giving every swimmer a chance to compete for "world championship" bragging rights. The goal is to recognize outstanding performances across the entire swimming community, not just elite competitors.

Whether you're racing for glory, personal best, or just a great swim experience, this event is all about strong swims, good company, and a bit of fun competition.

Hope to see you at the "Championships"!

Registration Includes: Swim cap, lightweight hoodie w/logo, awards for each distance (age, gender and overall), and timed results.

Races Offered

1.2 Mile Swim-Non Wetsuit

Aug 22, 2026

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Distance — 1.2 Miles

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Type — Water sports

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08:00

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$85.00

1.2 Mile Swim-Wetsuit

Aug 22, 2026

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Distance — 1.2 Miles

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Type — Water sports

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08:00

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$85.00

2.4 Mile Swim-Wetsuit

Aug 22, 2026

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Distance — 2.4 Miles

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Type — Water sports

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08:00

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$85.00

2.4 mile Swim-Non Wetsuit

Aug 22, 2026

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Distance — 2.4 Miles

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Type — Water sports

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08:00

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$85.00

Weather History

These values represent the 3-year monthly averages for August in East Troy.

thermostat Temperature

16.4° / 26.0°

wb_sunny Feels like

16.2° / 26.2°

light_mode Avg sunshine hours

11h 39m

water_drop Avg rainfall

3.0 mm

ac_unit Avg snowfall

—

air Avg wind speed

10.2 km/h (Light breeze)

opacity Sweat loss rate

High

terrain Course conditions

Hard and dry surface

sunny Max UV Index

High (7.0)

humidity_mid Humidity

75.5%

wb_twilight Sunrise

06:01

nightlight Sunset

19:52

About East Troy

Learn more about the host city, East Troy.

East Troy is a village in Walworth County, Wisconsin, United States. The population was 5,673 at the 2020 census. The village is surrounded by the Town of East Troy, with a small portion extending into the adjacent Town of Troy.