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Open Water Swimming

 

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General Information

DATE: July 19, 2025

SITE: Branched Oak Lake (12000 W Branched Oak Rd, Raymond, NE). Area 1 picnic shelter and beach area.

TIMES: Check-in begins 6:30 a.m. for 10K swim. Check in begins at 7 a.m. for all other events.

See timeline below for specific race start times.

COURSE: Swim course measurements are approximate and may be altered due to water depth and/or weather conditions in a manner that will not conflict with other ongoing lake activities.

COMPETITION FORMAT: All events are swum in a circular loop or repeated loops. The swim course will be well-marked and patrolled.

RULES: USA Swimming Long Distance rules will apply. No wet suits allowed.

AWARDS: Custom Cornhusker State Games gold, silver and bronze medals will be awarded to the top three finishers in each division.

SAFETY: Race Director has authority to stop any competitor at any time if their participation is deemed dangerous to themselves or any of the volunteer safety staff.

TIMELINE OF EVENTS

The 10K will start together at 7 a.m.
The 1 mile will start at 7:30 a.m.
The 5K will start at 8:30 a.m.
The 100M will start at 9:30 a.m.

All 10K swimmers are required to have a kayaker escort. If you have questions, please email the race director Dustin Walsh at walshdu@hotmail.com.

Male Events

Event Name

Male 100 Meter
14 & Under
15-19 Years
20-24 Years
25-29 Years
30-34 Years
35-39 Years
40-44 Years
45-49 Years
50-54 Years
55-59 Years
60-64 Years
65-69 Years
70-74 Years
75-79 Years
80-84 Years
85 & Over

Male 1 Mile
14 & Under
15-19 Years
20-24 Years
25-29 Years
30-34 Years
35-39 Years
40-44 Years
45-49 Years
50-54 Years
55-59 Years
60-64 Years
65-69 Years
70-74 Years
75-79 Years
80-84 Years
85 & Over

Male 5 Kilometer
14 & Under
15-19 Years
20-24 Years
25-29 Years
30-34 Years
35-39 Years
40-44 Years
45-49 Years
50-54 Years
55-59 Years
60-64 Years
65-69 Years
70-74 Years
75-79 Years
80-84 Years
85 & Over

Male 10 Kilometer
14 & Under
15-19 Years
20-24 Years
25-29 Years
30-34 Years
35-39 Years
40-44 Years
45-49 Years
50-54 Years
55-59 Years
60-64 Years
65-69 Years
70-74 Years
75-79 Years
80-84 Years
85 & Over

Female Events

Event Name

Female 100 Meter
14 & Under
15-19 Years
20-24 Years
25-29 Years
30-34 Years
35-39 Years
40-44 Years
45-49 Years
50-54 Years
55-59 Years
60-64 Years
65-69 Years
70-74 Years
75-79 Years
80-84 Years
85 & Over

Female 1 Mile
14 & Under
15-19 Years
20-24 Years
25-29 Years
30-34 Years
35-39 Years
40-44 Years
45-49 Years
50-54 Years
55-59 Years
60-64 Years
65-69 Years
70-74 Years
75-79 Years
80-84 Years
85 & Over

Female 5 Kilometer
14 & Under
15-19 Years
20-24 Years
25-29 Years
30-34 Years
35-39 Years
40-44 Years
45-49 Years
50-54 Years
55-59 Years
60-64 Years
65-69 Years
70-74 Years
75-79 Years
80-84 Years
85 & Over

Female 10 Kilometer
14 & Under
15-19 Years
20-24 Years
25-29 Years
30-34 Years
35-39 Years
40-44 Years
45-49 Years
50-54 Years
55-59 Years
60-64 Years
65-69 Years
70-74 Years
75-79 Years
80-84 Years
85 & Over

Registration Fees & Deadlines

Exciting News for 2025! Exclusive Online Apparel Store!

  • Purchase official gear for the 2025 Cornhusker State Games via the online apparel shop HERE.
  • All apparel will be shipped directly to you, so you can rock your official gear in style!
  • No packet pickup required – competition info and items will be available onsite or online with details sent straight to your inbox.

Get ready to gear up and represent the 2025 Cornhusker State Games!

PRICING DEADLINES:
10K Swimmers
$70 for first event until February 19
$75 for first event until April 23
$80 for first event until FINAL DEADLINE on July 2

5K Swimmers
$55 for first event until February 19
$60 for first event until April 23
$65 for first event until FINAL DEADLINE on July 2

1 Mile Swimmers
$35 for first event until February 19
$40 for first event until April 23
$45 for first event until FINAL DEADLINE on July 2

100 Meter Swimmers
$10 for first event until FINAL DEADLINE on July 2

*Additional Events-$10

ENTRY FEE INCLUDES:  Competition and Summer Fun Freebies (coming soon) courtesy of our sponsors.

PAPER ENTRY FORMS: Paper entry forms will be accepted with a $5 processing fee. Registering online saves time, money and trees.

Further Information

Sport Specific Questions: Contact Open Water Swimming Director Dustin Walsh at walshdu@hotmail.com.

Online Registration/Website Questions: Contact the Cornhusker State Games office at 402-471-2544 or info@nebraskasportscouncil.com.

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