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Last Splash of Summer

calendar_today 19 Sep, 2026

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sell $35.00 – $65.00

Last Splash of Summer

About the Event

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

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:
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
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. 

REFUNDS: Open water registrations are non-refundable and non-transferable.

Races Offered

2 Mile No-Wetsuit (3,520 Yards)

Sep 19, 2026

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Distance — 2 Miles

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09:00

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$65.00

2 Mile Wetsuit (3,520 Yards)

Sep 19, 2026

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Distance — 2 Miles

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09:00

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$65.00

1 Mile No-Wetsuit (1760 Yards)

Sep 19, 2026

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Distance — 1 Miles

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09:10

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$65.00

1 Mile Wetsuit (1760 Yards)

Sep 19, 2026

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Distance — 1 Miles

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09:10

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$65.00

1 Mile FIN No-Wetsuit (1,760 Yards)

Sep 19, 2026

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Distance — 1 Miles

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09:20

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$65.00

1 Mile FIN Wetsuit (1,760 Yards)

Sep 19, 2026

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Distance — 1 Miles

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09:20

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$65.00

500 Yards

Sep 19, 2026

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Distance — 0.31 Miles

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10:00

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$35.00

Weather History

These values represent the 3-year monthly averages for September in Kent.

thermostat Temperature
11.7° / 21.7°
wb_sunny Feels like
10.6° / 20.5°
light_mode Avg sunshine hours
9h 23m
water_drop Avg rainfall
2.1 mm
ac_unit Avg snowfall
air Avg wind speed
7.7 km/h (Light breeze)
opacity Sweat loss rate
Moderate
terrain Course conditions
Firm and slightly soft
sunny Max UV Index
Moderate (3.5)
humidity_mid Humidity
77.1%
wb_twilight Sunrise
06:47
nightlight Sunset
19:19

About Kent

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Kent is the fourth largest city in King County in the Puget Sound region of Washington State, between Seattle and Tacoma.

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