The Aqua Dash returns for 2026! The Aqua Dash is a 20-minute indoor swim followed by a 20-minute run on treadmills. For the experienced triathlete, the Aqua Dash is a great complement to your off-season triathlon training, providing you with an opportunity to test your skills. It is also the perfect event for those new to multi-sport events; offering an exciting, encouraging, and non-intimidating environment. THE RACE The event will be organized in waves of 6 participants. The first wave will begin at 7:30 am, with the following waves beginning every 25 minutes. At your designated start time, you will begin with a 20-minute swim in our indoor pool. After the swim, run to the finish line with 20 minutes on the treadmills. THE TRANSITION You are allowed 5 minutes to transition from the pool to the treadmill. POST RACE Enjoy a pancake breakfast in the Games Room after the event! The awards ceremony will begin as soon as the final wave has been completed. WHAT TO BRING Swim: swimming suit, goggles, swim cap, towel Run: run apparel, socks, running shoes Optional: shower items and/or change of clothes for after the event OTHER Registered participants of the Aqua Dash receive an event t-shirt, post-event Pancake Breakfast, and use of the Sherman Lake YMCA on the day of the event. Event t-shirts can only be guaranteed for those who register by February 22, 2026.
Wave 0 (7:05am): T-Shirt
Wave 1 (7:30 am): T-Shirt
Wave 2 (7:55 am): T-Shirt
Wave 3 (8:20 am): T-Shirt
Wave 4 (8:45 am): T-Shirt
Wave 5 (9:10 am): T-Shirt
Wave 6 (9:35 am): T-Shirt
Sherman Lake YMCA Aqua Dash: T-Shirt
Sherman Lake YMCA Aquadash: T-Shirt
| Distance | Price | Opens | Closes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wave 0 (7:05am) | $25.00 | Jan 7 | Mar 14 |
| Wave 1 (7:30 am) | $25.00 | Nov 19 | Mar 13 |
| Wave 2 (7:55 am) | $25.00 | Nov 19 | Mar 13 |
| Wave 3 (8:20 am) | $25.00 | Nov 19 | Mar 13 |
| Wave 4 (8:45 am) | $25.00 | Nov 19 | Mar 13 |
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| Wave 5 (9:10 am) |
| $25.00 |
| Nov 19 |
| Mar 13 |
| Wave 6 (9:35 am) | $25.00 | Nov 19 | Mar 13 |
| Sherman Lake YMCA Aqua Dash | $25.00 | Nov 15 | Mar 22 |
| Sherman Lake YMCA Aquadash | $25.00 | Jan 25 | Mar 23 |