June 18 2016, Grand Forks, ND
Race Summary:
The Extreme North Dakota Watersports Endurance Test (END-WET) is a down-river swim ultra-marathon (27 miles in 2012-13, 36 miles starting in 2014) where solo or relay swimmers will travel from rural ND into East Grand Forks, MN, on the mighty Red River of the North. The longest swim race in North America!
Pleased to welcome Jeff Utsch as our 2016 guest swimmer!
Details:
Date: June 18, 2016
Cap: Race limited to 40 solo swimmers and 10 teams.
Categories:
- Solo swim (traditional, OWS rules apply)
- Solo swim (non-traditional - wetsuits are allowed)
- Relay swim (doubles)
- Relay swim (recreational, 3-5 team members)
Category must be declared when you check in before the race.
Location/Schedule: Race start will be at Belmont Park, ND, near Climax (MN) and finish in downtown Grand Forks, ND/East Grand Forks, MN.
Entry includes: A great race, ENDracing swag (latex caps and t-shirts for swimmers), post race meal, shuttle services from/to the finish line, finisher tags for all solo swimmers. Prizes for top finishers.
More Details: Course Book
Registration |
Dec 1-Feb 1 | Feb 2-Jun 17 | ||
Own Supprt | ENDracing Support | Own Support | ENDracing Support | |
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$200 | $300 | $250 |
$350 |
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$150 | NA | $150 | NA |
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$50 per person | NA | $50 per person | NA |
Online registration closes 23:59:59 Jun 16. No race-day registration. |
Past Races:
Year | Racers | Results | Photos | Videos | Race Reports | Press |
2015 |
27 solo |
Results | Wes | KVRR | OWS Daily News, Grand Forks Herald | |
2014 | 23 solo 1 relay team |
Results | Photos, Photo slideshow | Post and Courier | ||
2013 |
25 solo |
Results | Wes, Molly | Gr8 Outdoors piece, Tara | Lisa, Jen | |
2012 | 12 solo 3 teams 7 solo paddlers 4 doubles paddlers |
Results | Photos | Studio One | Racer Feedback |