100-Mile Aqua Challenge

100-Mile Aqua Challenge

Challenge yourself to swim or aqua jog 100 miles!

Brought to you by your Y, City of Eugene Rec, Willamalane and River Road Park Recreation District

Let’s make waves together in 2026! This year, we’re challenging our community to swim or aquajog 100 miles— a distance equivalent to traveling from Vacouver, WA to Cannon Beach, OR! 

Participants will track their miles, yards or laps, and take part in a friendly competition. Swim or aqua jog in a pool, lake, ocean, river or whatever suits you. 

Users of the Y's pool must either be an active member or buy a Day Pass.

Registration for 2026 is open now!

Who: Anyone ages 12 and older
What: Swim or aqua jog 100 miles
When: From Jan. 1, 2026 to Dec. 31, 2026
How: Participants will keep track of their individual mileage through the Y app (details to come!)
Cost: Participation is free! Optional T-shirts are available for $20—fun new design coming for 2026!

REGISTER FOR THE 2026 AQUA CHALLENGE  

How far is a mile in the Y pool?

Pool length = 25 yards
Pool lap = 50 yards
1 mile = 35 laps or 70 lengths
1 mile = 1,750 yards
3,500 laps = 100 miles

If you are swimming in a meter-length pool (Echo Hollow or Amazon):

Pool length = 25 meters 
Pool lap = 50 meters 
1 mile = 1,600 meters or 32 laps 
3,200 laps = 100 Mile 

Note: Amazon Pool sometimes has lane lines set up as long-course, which is 50-meter lengths or 100-meter laps!